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

2034 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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...

3 months ago

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

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

3 months ago

Full list of American presidents as Trump set to succeed Biden

Full list of American presidents as Trump set to succeed Biden

3 months ago

"Where's my kids' father?": Anambra billionaire's wife decries foul amid search for missing husband

"Where's my kids' father?": Anambra billionaire's wife decries foul amid search...

3 months ago

List of accidental airstrikes in Nigeria that left many civilians dead, injured

List of accidental airstrikes in Nigeria that left many civilians dead, injured

3 months ago

EFCC reacts as 'yahoo boy' reportedly opens fire, kills top operative in Anambra

EFCC reacts as 'yahoo boy' reportedly opens fire, kills top operative in Anambra

3 months ago

Zamfara: Troops rain terror on terrorists, kill son of notorious bandit leader, destroy arms store

Zamfara: Troops rain terror on terrorists, kill son of notorious bandit leader, destroy arms store

Troops of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Fansan Yanma, have dealt a major blow to bandits in Zamfara, killing the son of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji.

Tinubu reacts as over 80 people die, many injured in Niger tanker explosion

Tinubu reacts as over 80 people die, many injured in Niger tanker explosion

President Bola Tinubu expresses deep sorrow over the tragic fuel tanker explosion in Niger that killed over 80 people and left many others injured.

How over 200 Nigerians recruited as UK prison officers sleep in cars, camp near jails, report says

How over 200 Nigerians recruited as UK prison officers sleep in cars, camp near jails, report says

Facing a staffing crisis, the UK is recruiting international prison officers, including Nigerians, under a 2023 policy allowing skilled worker visas for the role.

"Don't be deceived": Top political expert speaks on 'strongest' alliance to defeat Tinubu in 2027

"Don't be deceived": Top political expert speaks on 'strongest' alliance to defeat Tinubu in 2027

Hamma Hayatu, a political expert and strategist has said that Peter Obi and Abubakar Atiku alliance is strong enough to defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

APC floors PDP, LP, others, wins 16 of 18 Local Govt chairmanship seats in Ondo

APC floors PDP, LP, others, wins 16 of 18 Local Govt chairmanship seats in Ondo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a sweeping win in the Ondo State local government elections, clinching 16 of the 18 chairmanship seats.

Parliamentary group lauds PTAD boss over 2025 budget defence, others

Parliamentary group lauds PTAD boss over 2025 budget defence, others

The Parliamentary Support Group (PSG) has praised Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya, PTAD's Executive Secretary, for her exceptional leadership since November 2023.

"We're taking charge everywhere": Dunamis members drag 2 ex-senior pastors who dragged Paul Enenche

"We're taking charge everywhere": Dunamis members drag 2 ex-senior pastors who dragged Paul Enenche

Ex-Dunamis pastors Abraham Daniel and Prince Stephen Anyebe ignite online debate with criticisms of their experiences and leadership under Pastor Paul Enenche.

Sting operation: Police arrest notorious hitman in Delta, burst illegal weapon factory in Benue

Sting operation: Police arrest notorious hitman in Delta, burst illegal weapon factory in Benue

The Nigeria Police Force has carried out multiple successful operations across the country, leading to the arrest of suspects and the recovery of illegal firearms.

Nigerian senator walks out of session during IGP’s 2025 police budget defence, video emerges

Nigerian senator walks out of session during IGP’s 2025 police budget defence, video emerges

Drama unfolded during the 2025 police budget defence as Senator Onyekachi Nwoebonyi of Ebonyi North walked out of the Joint Committee meeting, citing discrepancies.

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