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

2032 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Sanwo-Olu frees 52 inmates, changes death sentences of 6 prisoners to life in prison

Sanwo-Olu frees 52 inmates, changes death sentences of 6 prisoners to life in pr...

2 months ago

US President ends birthright citizenship: What does it mean for Nigerians?

US President ends birthright citizenship: What does it mean for Nigerians?

2 months ago

Expert reacts as Tinubu approves inland dry ports for Ijebu-Ode, Moniya for more job creation

Expert reacts as Tinubu approves inland dry ports for Ijebu-Ode, Moniya for more...

2 months ago

Hours after inauguration, Trump pardons over 1,000 individuals charged in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

Hours after inauguration, Trump pardons over 1,000 individuals charged in Jan. 6...

3 months ago

Seyi Tinubu: APC chieftain Balami fires Igbokwe over 'Lagos not for boys' statement

Seyi Tinubu: APC chieftain Balami fires Igbokwe over 'Lagos not for boys' statem...

3 months ago

Has Pastor Iluyomade truly started a new church in Lagos? RCCG source speaks

Has Pastor Iluyomade truly started a new church in Lagos? RCCG source speaks

3 months ago

"We're not Igbo": Rivers group declares, strips new president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of all titles

"We're not Igbo": Rivers group declares, strips new president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of all titles

Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation strips Senator John Azuta Mbata of all chieftaincy titles and recognitions in response to his emergence as Ohanaeze President.

Donald Trump's inauguration: Photos emerge as Nigerian Pastor Kumuyi arrives in the US

Donald Trump's inauguration: Photos emerge as Nigerian Pastor Kumuyi arrives in the US

Photos show Nigerian pastor and Deeper Life Bible Church General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, arriving in Washington, D.C for Donald Trump's inauguration.

N80,000 minimum wage: Workers celebrate as Akwa Ibom gov Eno gives fresh update

N80,000 minimum wage: Workers celebrate as Akwa Ibom gov Eno gives fresh update

Akwa Ibom state Government led by Umo Eno will implement the new N80,000 minimum wage for eligible workers starting from their January 2025 salaries.

Hardship: Tinubu moves to tackle widespread poverty with N75,000 each to 70 million Nigerians

Hardship: Tinubu moves to tackle widespread poverty with N75,000 each to 70 million Nigerians

The federal government will distribute N75,000 to 70 million Nigerians to ease economic hardships, according to Hon. Aliyu Audu, who announced it on January 19.

Tinubu's government gives fresh update as over 80 people die, many injured

Tinubu's government gives fresh update as over 80 people die, many injured

After the Suleja fuel tanker explosion that killed over 80 and injured many, President Tinubu ordered the swift transfer of victims to tertiary medical facilities.

Insecurity: Atiku’s aide slams Tinubu after terrorists kill 5 Nigerian soldiers

Insecurity: Atiku’s aide slams Tinubu after terrorists kill 5 Nigerian soldiers

Troops from the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade carried out a bold operation in Gudu, Sokoto State, eliminating six Lakurawa terrorists.

Police arraign 5 hackers for stealing N1.2bn from prominent bank server

Police arraign 5 hackers for stealing N1.2bn from prominent bank server

Five individuals have been arraigned by the Nigerian police in Lagos state for hacking into a prominent bank’s platform, resulting in the theft of over N1.2 billion.

Analyst reacts as Tinubu's government moves to include illegal activities in GDP calculation

Analyst reacts as Tinubu's government moves to include illegal activities in GDP calculation

The Federal Govt faces scrutiny as the NBS plans to include illicit activities like prostitution, others in GDP calculations, aiming for a better economic picture.

Trump’s inauguration: List of world leaders, others expected to attend

Trump’s inauguration: List of world leaders, others expected to attend

Donald Trump’s second inauguration will feature political figures, tech billionaires, global leaders, and celebrities, marking a star-studded and historic event.

Ezra Ukanwa