Ezra Ukanwa

Education: Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mass Communication, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos. MSc, Development Communication, Bingham University, Nasarawa state. Nigerian Institute of Management (2022). Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Editor-in-Chief, Current Times Newspapers (2020); Anchor Sentinel (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, 2021); Vanguard Newspapers, (2024)

Awards: Best Campus Journalist (Anchor University Communications Award, 2019), Best Student in Journalism (Anchor University Convocation Award, 2021)

Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

2023 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Just in: EFCC arraigns 9 Chinese, reason, location, other details emerge

Just in: EFCC arraigns 9 Chinese, reason, location, other details emerge

2 months ago

One-year Saudi Arabia visa banned for 14 countries, full list announced

One-year Saudi Arabia visa banned for 14 countries, full list announced

2 months ago

Just in: NNPP rejects recently held national convention, inauguration of NWC, reasons emerge

Just in: NNPP rejects recently held national convention, inauguration of NWC, re...

2 months ago

Tales of depression, fear among people with HIV/AIDS in South Africa after Trump halted foreign aid

Tales of depression, fear among people with HIV/AIDS in South Africa after Trump...

2 months ago

Trump signs fresh executive order to fully prosecute those who are against Christians in his govt

Trump signs fresh executive order to fully prosecute those who are against Chris...

2 months ago

Shettima announces how 13 US citizens came to Nigeria for cheap kidney transplant, details emerge

Shettima announces how 13 US citizens came to Nigeria for cheap kidney transplan...

2 months ago

Trump mentions one thing that protected his life during multiple assassination attempts in US

Trump mentions one thing that protected his life during multiple assassination attempts in US

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reflected on his faith, crediting divine intervention for his survival of two failed assassination attempts last year.

Clearwater Farms Brings Expertise to Lagos Polo Tournament

Clearwater Farms Brings Expertise to Lagos Polo Tournament

Clearwater farms, a leading equestrian business based in Kaduna, is on a mission to enrich Nigeria’s equestrian landscape by providing world-class services and fostering opportunities for more people to connect with the beauty of horses and the sport of Polo.

2027: 'Why El-Rufai will woefully fail trying to defeat Tinubu', presidency blows hot, gives reasons

2027: 'Why El-Rufai will woefully fail trying to defeat Tinubu', presidency blows hot, gives reasons

The presidency has ruled out ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai as a threat to President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying he lacks the political strength to challenge him.

Report shows how much US has sent to Nigeria as foreign aid over the last 10 years, amount announced

Report shows how much US has sent to Nigeria as foreign aid over the last 10 years, amount announced

United States recently revealed that it has sent a total of $7.8 billion in foreign aid to Nigeria over the past decade, highlighting its support for the country.

Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment: Unemployed Nigerians drag FG, reasons, details emerge

Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment: Unemployed Nigerians drag FG, reasons, details emerge

Many unemployed Nigerians have expressed frustration over being unable to access the Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment portal, which opened on January 7.

Edo Election Tribunal: Okpebholo’s First Witness Admits to Over-Voting as Okpebholo Closes Case

Edo Election Tribunal: Okpebholo’s First Witness Admits to Over-Voting as Okpebholo Closes Case

The Edo Governorship Election Tribunal adjourned to February 10 after INEC decided not to present witnesses, shifting focus to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s defense.

Trump moves against homosexuals, to sign executive order barring transgender females from sports

Trump moves against homosexuals, to sign executive order barring transgender females from sports

President Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday to bar transgender women, assigned male at birth, from competing in women’s and girls’ sports.

Breaking: Tinubu to sack 3 INEC RECs, reasons and details released

Breaking: Tinubu to sack 3 INEC RECs, reasons and details released

Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the dismissal of three Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Abia, Adamawa, and Sokoto over alleged misconduct.

"Who's fooling who?": Nigerians react as Tinubu's minister claims US, UK citizens seek healthcare in Nigeria

"Who's fooling who?": Nigerians react as Tinubu's minister claims US, UK citizens seek healthcare in Nigeria

Ali Pate, Nigeria's health minister, claims citizens from the UK, US, and West Africa are increasingly seeking medical care in Nigeria for healthcare services.

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