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

2037 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Sokoto airstrike: Security expert sends message to Nigerian Army, makes 2 demands

Sokoto airstrike: Security expert sends message to Nigerian Army, makes 2 demand...

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Abimbola Akeem Owoade: 10 facts about Alaafin of Oyo-elect as Makinde gives approval

Abimbola Akeem Owoade: 10 facts about Alaafin of Oyo-elect as Makinde gives appr...

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Former Nigerian senator reacts as President Tinubu bans homosexuality in military

Former Nigerian senator reacts as President Tinubu bans homosexuality in militar...

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Military airstrikes reportedly kill several people in Zamfara State, many injured

Military airstrikes reportedly kill several people in Zamfara State, many injure...

3 months ago

"Transforming lives": President hails Lagos top businessman Chief Rasaq Okoya at 85

"Transforming lives": President hails Lagos top businessman Chief Rasaq Okoya at...

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Jigawa: 3 judicial officers sacked, 3 Sharia court judges advised to urgently resign, reasons emerge

Jigawa: 3 judicial officers sacked, 3 Sharia court judges advised to urgently re...

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2027: 'Why Tinubu's son Seyi could be next Lagos State governor’: youth minister explains

2027: 'Why Tinubu's son Seyi could be next Lagos State governor’: youth minister explains

Youth Minister Ayodele Olawande has addressed speculation about Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, potentially becoming the next governor of Lagos State.

"How former American President Jimmy Carter saved my life from Abacha": Obasanjo speaks

"How former American President Jimmy Carter saved my life from Abacha": Obasanjo speaks

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo paid tribute to his late friend, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, describing him as a “titan and man of peace.”

Major shake-up as Nigerian Army redeploys GOCs, appoints new commander for MNJTF

Major shake-up as Nigerian Army redeploys GOCs, appoints new commander for MNJTF

COAS Olufemi Oluyede has approved the redeployment of senior officers in a shake-up to strengthen the Nigerian Army's operational capacity and tackle insecurity.

Dangote, Fubara, Top List at OurNigeria Awards 2024

Dangote, Fubara, Top List at OurNigeria Awards 2024

The highly anticipated 2024 OurNigeria Awards have been unveiled, recognizing individuals and institutions that have excelled in their fields and contributed to Nigeria’s development.

"Focus on taking your people out of poverty": Presidency slams Bauchi governor

"Focus on taking your people out of poverty": Presidency slams Bauchi governor

President Bola Tinubu has strongly responded to Governor Bala Mohammed's criticisms of his administration's reforms, particularly the ongoing tax reform initiatives.

Apply now: Tinubu's govt launches applications for free AI academy for youths

Apply now: Tinubu's govt launches applications for free AI academy for youths

The Federal Government, via the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has opened applications for a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy program.

Naira abuse: Police detain officer holding bundles of money for Okoya's sons to spray in viral video

Naira abuse: Police detain officer holding bundles of money for Okoya's sons to spray in viral video

The Nigerian Police have detained an officer seen holding bundles of money for the sons of Lagos businessman Chief Okoya to spray at an event in a viral video.

JUST IN: Several Imo communities under siege as gunmen kill 18 in coordinated attacks, Police react

JUST IN: Several Imo communities under siege as gunmen kill 18 in coordinated attacks, Police react

The Imo State Police have launched an investigation into the brutal and tragic killings of 18 people in Orsu Local Government Area on January 5 by notorious gunmen.

BREAKING: Senator Azuta-Mbata emerges president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

BREAKING: Senator Azuta-Mbata emerges president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Senator John Azuta-Mbata, ex-Rivers East lawmaker, has been elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the top Igbo socio-cultural group.

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