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

2029 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

IGP vs Sowore: CSO back Egbetokun, says "Nigeria is not a playground for anarchists"

IGP vs Sowore: CSO back Egbetokun, says "Nigeria is not a playground for anarchi...

2 months ago

Trump reverses executive order on ban of emergency HIV treatment funding to poor countries

Trump reverses executive order on ban of emergency HIV treatment funding to poor...

2 months ago

Yusuf, Sowore's arrests: Atiku fires shot at APC, says Tinubu may "imprison every opposing voice"

Yusuf, Sowore's arrests: Atiku fires shot at APC, says Tinubu may "imprison ever...

2 months ago

Breaking: PDP governors in closed-door meeting in Delta, details emerge

Breaking: PDP governors in closed-door meeting in Delta, details emerge

2 months ago

Just in: Pandemonium as tanker offloading fuel at Jigawa filling station suddenly explodes

Just in: Pandemonium as tanker offloading fuel at Jigawa filling station suddenl...

2 months ago

Moment Remi Tinubu stops convoy to cheer and play with school kids in Kwara, video, photos emerge

Moment Remi Tinubu stops convoy to cheer and play with school kids in Kwara, vid...

2 months ago

Kano Hisbah arrest newlywed couple who got married at restaurant without consent of parents

Kano Hisbah arrest newlywed couple who got married at restaurant without consent of parents

Kano state Hisbah arrests newlyweds for holding an unapproved marriage ceremony at a restaurant, violating Shari’a law by not having parental consent.

JUST IN: Nigerian gov declares Sharia court illegal, lists only 8 courts responsible for settling issues

JUST IN: Nigerian gov declares Sharia court illegal, lists only 8 courts responsible for settling issues

Ogun state govt has warned against attempts to establish a Sharia Court, with Governor Dapo Abiodun stating such courts lack legal backing and cannot be constituted.

Actual amount Buhari, Tinubu spent on international travels from 2020 to 2025 is finally released

Actual amount Buhari, Tinubu spent on international travels from 2020 to 2025 is finally released

A report reveals the actual amounts Nigerian presidents spent on international travels, showing a sharp rise, especially under President Tinubu’s administration.

BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-NHIS boss, reasons emerge.

BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-NHIS boss, reasons emerge.

The EFCC has arrested Professor Usman Yusuf, ex-NHIS Executive Secretary, over alleged financial mismanagement, contract fraud, and abuse of office.

Atiku, Tambuwal, El-Rufai under fire for alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu

Atiku, Tambuwal, El-Rufai under fire for alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu

JAD raises concerns over a meeting attended by Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Tambuwal, El-Rufai, and Malami, alleging threats to democracy and calling for accountability.

"This is my position": Ekiti monarch orders immediate disbandment of Sharia panel, reasons emerge

"This is my position": Ekiti monarch orders immediate disbandment of Sharia panel, reasons emerge

Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adejugbe, has announced the disbandment of the Sharia panel at the Central Mosque, aiming to maintain peace and unity in the community.

ECOWAS takes 4 major actions as 3 top African countries finally exit from regional bloc

ECOWAS takes 4 major actions as 3 top African countries finally exit from regional bloc

ECOWAS has announced four key measures following the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc on January 29, 2025.

Did Peter Obi reject to join alliances to unseat Tinubu in 2027? Former presidential candidate speaks

Did Peter Obi reject to join alliances to unseat Tinubu in 2027? Former presidential candidate speaks

Obi dismisses claims that he rejected alliances to unseat Tinubu in 2027, clarifying that he supports coalitions only if they prioritize Nigeria’s progress.

Lagos: 2 people confirmed dead, many injured as building under construction collapses

Lagos: 2 people confirmed dead, many injured as building under construction collapses

A building collapse in Ikota, Lekki, Lagos, on January 28 killed two people and injured five workers. Some others remain trapped as NEMA continues rescue efforts.

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