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

1211 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Flooding: "Crocodiles, snakes out there": Borno govt sends urgent warning to residents

Flooding: "Crocodiles, snakes out there": Borno govt sends urgent warning to res...

2 months ago

Northern scholars send warning to accusers of Matawalle, declare support for Tinubu banditry fight

Northern scholars send warning to accusers of Matawalle, declare support for Tin...

2 months ago

BREAKING: Heavy flooding in Maiduguri as Alau dambreaks down, Video emerges

BREAKING: Heavy flooding in Maiduguri as Alau dambreaks down, Video emerges

2 months ago

Fuel hike: Surge in school dropouts looms as PTA, NUT raise alarm over poor education patronage

Fuel hike: Surge in school dropouts looms as PTA, NUT raise alarm over poor educ...

2 months ago

LP crisis deepens: Peter Obi finally responds to Abure's move to strip him of 2027 ticket

LP crisis deepens: Peter Obi finally responds to Abure's move to strip him of 20...

2 months ago

Mango Foundation Moves to Empower Young Basketball Talent Across Nigeria

Mango Foundation Moves to Empower Young Basketball Talent Across Nigeria

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BREAKING: Outrage as LP takes fresh decision on 2027 presidential candidacy, details emerge

BREAKING: Outrage as LP takes fresh decision on 2027 presidential candidacy, details emerge

The Labour Party (LP) has withdrawn Peter Obi, its former 2023 presidential candidate, from being the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election.

"This intimidation must stop": NLC reacts as DSS reportedly arrests Joe Ajaero

"This intimidation must stop": NLC reacts as DSS reportedly arrests Joe Ajaero

Following the arrest of Joe Ajaero, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the union in a swift reacted has condemned the act, demanding for his immediate release.

JUST IN: Benue govt seals Ortom’s company, reasons, other details emerge

JUST IN: Benue govt seals Ortom’s company, reasons, other details emerge

The Benue State Government has shut down Oracle Business Limited and its subsidiaries due to allegations of tax evasion amounting to N130 million.

Former Senator Shehu Sani reacts as Ajuri Ngelale temporarily bows out as Tinubu's spokesman

Former Senator Shehu Sani reacts as Ajuri Ngelale temporarily bows out as Tinubu's spokesman

Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani, has commented on the temporary leave of Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity.

JUST IN: Tragedy as 48 passengers, 50 cows perish in devastating tanker fire in Niger

JUST IN: Tragedy as 48 passengers, 50 cows perish in devastating tanker fire in Niger

48 people have been completely razed to death and 50 cows burnt to ashes after a tanker explosion in Niger state. The victims have been laid to rest in the state.

NLC blows hot, speaks on possible increase of fuel price to N5,000 again

NLC blows hot, speaks on possible increase of fuel price to N5,000 again

The Nigerian Labour Congress has frowned to the recent increase of fuel price, noting that with the turn of things, Nigerians may soon buy fuel for N5000 per liter.

BREAKING: Kwankwaso spits fire amid political tensions: "PDP is dead in Nigeria"

BREAKING: Kwankwaso spits fire amid political tensions: "PDP is dead in Nigeria"

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, declared that the People's Democratic Party was no longer relevant in Nigeria.

NiMet sends warning over severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall across Nigeria for 72hrs

NiMet sends warning over severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall across Nigeria for 72hrs

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted rainy and thundery weather conditions across various parts of the country from Wednesday through Friday.

2027: Kalu dumps southern candidacy, lists 5 reasons why Atiku is best choice to defeat APC, details emerge

2027: Kalu dumps southern candidacy, lists 5 reasons why Atiku is best choice to defeat APC, details emerge

The Director General of Global Initiatives for Good Governance (GIGG), Dr. Emeka Kalu, has expressed strong support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

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