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

1214 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Tensions escalate at Kano orientation camp as prospective corps members are left stranded

Tensions escalate at Kano orientation camp as prospective corps members are left...

2 months ago

"So long they're capable": Shekarau reacts to Tinubu’s appointment of security chiefs from southwest

"So long they're capable": Shekarau reacts to Tinubu’s appointment of security c...

2 months ago

Photos: 31million pills, bottles of opioid worth N17.9bn intercepted by NDLEA at Nigerian ports

Photos: 31million pills, bottles of opioid worth N17.9bn intercepted by NDLEA at...

2 months ago

Yoruba Council speaks on Seyi Tinubu's alleged involvement in father's govt amid backlash

Yoruba Council speaks on Seyi Tinubu's alleged involvement in father's govt amid...

2 months ago

Igbos vs Yorubas: Council lists 5 historical reasons for prolonged feud, proffers solutions

Igbos vs Yorubas: Council lists 5 historical reasons for prolonged feud, proffer...

2 months ago

Released presidential jets: "Amosun must be investigated": HEDA sends strong message to Tinubu

Released presidential jets: "Amosun must be investigated": HEDA sends strong mes...

2 months ago

ICPC alerted: HEDA indicts Abia poly, 3 top MDAs in Major Corruption Scandal, Details Emerge

ICPC alerted: HEDA indicts Abia poly, 3 top MDAs in Major Corruption Scandal, Details Emerge

HEDA has officially petitioned the ICPC, urging an investigation into several Nigerian Ministries, Departments, and Agencies accused of serious financial misconduct.

JUST IN: Shi'ites vow action against alleged 'blasphemous' action by police, details emerge

JUST IN: Shi'ites vow action against alleged 'blasphemous' action by police, details emerge

Shiites, has condemned the alleged forceful removal of Hijab by police officers in Abuja, describing it as a grave religious abuse and blasphemy.

BREAKING: Court takes final decision on Accord party's chairmanship, issues fresh order to INEC

BREAKING: Court takes final decision on Accord party's chairmanship, issues fresh order to INEC

The Federal High Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognize Prof. Chris Imumolen as the National Chairman of the Accord Party.

2027: "Your rants won't stop Tinubu": Northern group rubbishes Lukman over recent outbursts

2027: "Your rants won't stop Tinubu": Northern group rubbishes Lukman over recent outbursts

The Northern Youth Network on Peace (NYNP) has dismissed Dr. Salihu Lukman’s criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “absurd and unserious.

Jubilation as Oborevwori approves financial assistance for Delta indigenes in law school

Jubilation as Oborevwori approves financial assistance for Delta indigenes in law school

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved financial assistance for Delta State indigenes studying at the seven Nigerian Law Schools.

Edo Guber: Etsako youth movement rebukes Shaibu for criticizing Obaseki

Edo Guber: Etsako youth movement rebukes Shaibu for criticizing Obaseki

The Etsako Youth Movement (EYM) has condemned remarks made by Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, over his alleged plans to expose Governor Godwin Obaseki.

"Reject Tribalism": Obi reacts to woman in viral video threatening to poison Yoruba, Benin people

"Reject Tribalism": Obi reacts to woman in viral video threatening to poison Yoruba, Benin people

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned tribalism in response to a viral video featuring a woman threatening to poison Yoruba and Benin people.

Kidnapping crisis: Report uncovers how much Nigeria spent on ransoms in 1 year, details emerge

Kidnapping crisis: Report uncovers how much Nigeria spent on ransoms in 1 year, details emerge

Nigerians paid a staggering N1.048 billion in ransom to kidnappers between July 2023 and June 2024, according to a report released by SBM Intelligence.

BREAKING: President Bola Tinubu departs Nigeria for China, details emerge

BREAKING: President Bola Tinubu departs Nigeria for China, details emerge

President Bola Tinubu is to depart Abuja for an official visit to Beijing, China, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and Asia.

Ezra Ukanwa