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

1192 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"Why you must reject divisive voices in the Niger Delta": Tinubu's government told

"Why you must reject divisive voices in the Niger Delta": Tinubu's government to...

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Top senator fires major shot at Obasanjo over 'Nigeria is a failed state' statement

Top senator fires major shot at Obasanjo over 'Nigeria is a failed state' statem...

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"Why Nigeria has remained underdeveloped over the years": Enugu Gov Peter Mbah speaks

"Why Nigeria has remained underdeveloped over the years": Enugu Gov Peter Mbah s...

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PDP's Agboola Ajayi breaks silence after defeat in Ondo election, shares next action

PDP's Agboola Ajayi breaks silence after defeat in Ondo election, shares next ac...

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FCT highway 105: Jubilation as Wike approves N1.1bn compensation for affected property owners

FCT highway 105: Jubilation as Wike approves N1.1bn compensation for affected pr...

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BREAKING: 5 killed, several houses burnt down as terrorists brutally attack Zamfara community

BREAKING: 5 killed, several houses burnt down as terrorists brutally attack Zamf...

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Cholera outbreak: Sokoto govt reacts as 25 confirmed dead, 15 hospitalized, details emerge

Cholera outbreak: Sokoto govt reacts as 25 confirmed dead, 15 hospitalized, details emerge

Tension mounts in Sokoto state over cholera outbreak that has caused 25 deaths and 15 active cases reported across multiple local government areas

Reactions as Tinubu suddenly switches Bwala’s role, “Broom used on Ajuri Ngelale's being applied”

Reactions as Tinubu suddenly switches Bwala’s role, “Broom used on Ajuri Ngelale's being applied”

As Bola Ahmed Tinubu restructures the State House media communications team, Paul Ibe, an aide to ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has taunted Daneil Bwala.

"I served for 6 months without pay": Durotoye reacts to alleged appointment under President Tinubu

"I served for 6 months without pay": Durotoye reacts to alleged appointment under President Tinubu

Fela Durotoye, a Nigerian public speaker, has clarified misconceptions about claims of his alleged current appointment as an aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Fuel crisis: Amid NNPCL shake up, Buhari’s appointee, 1 other named as alleged major problems

Fuel crisis: Amid NNPCL shake up, Buhari’s appointee, 1 other named as alleged major problems

Robinson Onuh, Executive Director of Energy Reforms Advocates of Nigeria (ERAN) said identified Mele Kyari, among others as major probelms causing fuel crisis.

Governor Adeleke blasts Ganduje over vow to reclaim Osun, Oyo for APC

Governor Adeleke blasts Ganduje over vow to reclaim Osun, Oyo for APC

Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje's vow to reclaim Osun and Oyo states, calling it undemocratic.

Apply Now: United Nations announces job vacancy in Nigeria

Apply Now: United Nations announces job vacancy in Nigeria

The UN seeks a Deputy Security Adviser in Nigeria’s UNDSS. Join a dynamic team contributing to peace, human rights, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

"Nobody can stop me": FCT minister Wike finally breaks silence over rumours of defecting to APC

"Nobody can stop me": FCT minister Wike finally breaks silence over rumours of defecting to APC

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dared critics over an allegation that he had secretly joined the All Progressives Congress after he received appointment from Tinubu.

VIDEO: Abuja landlord evicts ex-APC presidential aspirant from property, shares reasons

VIDEO: Abuja landlord evicts ex-APC presidential aspirant from property, shares reasons

Tunde Omosebi, the ex-presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 elections, has been evicted from his Abuja home over unpaid rent.

JUST IN: Bandits abduct 6, kill farmer in Taraba state

JUST IN: Bandits abduct 6, kill farmer in Taraba state

Suspected bandits have killed a prominent farmer, Alhaji Mai Wanda Maibultu, and abducted six others in Garbatau village, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.

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