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

2038 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Alleged threats to Obi's life: Tinubu given 7-day ultimatum to act against APC national secretary

Alleged threats to Obi's life: Tinubu given 7-day ultimatum to act against APC n...

3 months ago

List of top 10 policies by Tinubu Nigerians should watch out for in 2025

List of top 10 policies by Tinubu Nigerians should watch out for in 2025

3 months ago

Cult clash: Ondo gov Aiyedatiwa takes major action as mother, baby, ex-youth leader, others killed

Cult clash: Ondo gov Aiyedatiwa takes major action as mother, baby, ex-youth lea...

3 months ago

VIDEO: Nigerians, Ghanaians react as Mahama mistakenly calls Tinubu 'president of Ghana'

VIDEO: Nigerians, Ghanaians react as Mahama mistakenly calls Tinubu 'president o...

3 months ago

VIDEO: APC's Okpebholo in Jerry Eze's church testifying about victory in Edo election, Nigerians react

VIDEO: APC's Okpebholo in Jerry Eze's church testifying about victory in Edo ele...

3 months ago

Trump suggests Canada’s merger with U.S. as Trudeau steps down as prime minister

Trump suggests Canada’s merger with U.S. as Trudeau steps down as prime minister

3 months ago

Zamfara under pressure as bandits demand over N172 million from 25 villages

Zamfara under pressure as bandits demand over N172 million from 25 villages

Armed bandits led by notorious kingpin Danisuhu have imposed a ₦172.7M levy on 25 villages in Tsafe West, Zamfara, causing fear, displacement, and hardship.

BREAKING: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns, reasons, other details emerge

BREAKING: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns, reasons, other details emerge

Under pressure from his party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently announced his decision to step down, ending his nine-year tenure.

Nigerians react as man accused of witchcraft is burnt to death in Ebonyi

Nigerians react as man accused of witchcraft is burnt to death in Ebonyi

Ebonyi State Police have arrested 17 individuals for allegedly burning a man to death over witchcraft accusations in Enohia Itim village on January 3.

INEC reacts to alleged plans to destroy over 6 million uncollected PVCs

INEC reacts to alleged plans to destroy over 6 million uncollected PVCs

INEC denies allegations of plans to destroy over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from past voter registration exercises, calling reports false.

How President Tinubu scattered many 'romantic' relationships in Nigeria, Atiku's aide explains

How President Tinubu scattered many 'romantic' relationships in Nigeria, Atiku's aide explains

Nigeria's economic challenges under Tinubu’s administration have reportedly gone beyond wallets and markets, significantly impacting romantic relationships.

NAHCON initiates reforms amid controversy over ₦90 billion subsidy mismanagement

NAHCON initiates reforms amid controversy over ₦90 billion subsidy mismanagement

NAHCON has earned praise for its recent progressive reforms, spearheaded by its new leader, Prof. Abdullahi Sale, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency.

Top PDP chieftain reacts as Tinubu claims Nigeria's experiencing better days

Top PDP chieftain reacts as Tinubu claims Nigeria's experiencing better days

A PDP chieftain David Itopa has criticized President Bola Tinubu for claiming that the current state of the nation is doing very well under his leadership.

Atiku's aide slams Tinubu as Nigerians hustle hard to survive in 2025: "Weapon fashioned against us"

Atiku's aide slams Tinubu as Nigerians hustle hard to survive in 2025: "Weapon fashioned against us"

Atiku’s aide Daramola Olarewaju criticized President Tinubu's administration, accusing it of worsening struggles for ordinary Nigerians economic hardship.

Atiku's aide mentions reason for PDP's prolonged crisis

Atiku's aide mentions reason for PDP's prolonged crisis

Atiku’s aide, Daramola Olarewaju, attributes the PDP’s prolonged crisis to internal sabotage, urging members to prioritize unity and resolve their differences.

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