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

1192 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Bwala reacts as Nigerians kick against his appointment

Bwala reacts as Nigerians kick against his appointment

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Falana sends message to CJN, IGP, others, makes crucial demand over NURTW presidency saga

Falana sends message to CJN, IGP, others, makes crucial demand over NURTW presid...

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Why greedy politicians select churches they attend, Onaiyekan speaks

Why greedy politicians select churches they attend, Onaiyekan speaks

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Tears as 60-year-old man drowns in abandoned Kano well

Tears as 60-year-old man drowns in abandoned Kano well

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"Now that elections are over": Aiyedatwa sends message to PDP, LP, others as Ajayi cries foul

"Now that elections are over": Aiyedatwa sends message to PDP, LP, others as Aja...

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JUST IN: Details emerge as Nigeria enters 3 crucial agreements with India, videos surface

JUST IN: Details emerge as Nigeria enters 3 crucial agreements with India, video...

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"Rejected by South Africa, accepted by Nigerians": NiDCOM reacts to Chidimma's Miss Universe win

"Rejected by South Africa, accepted by Nigerians": NiDCOM reacts to Chidimma's Miss Universe win

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO of NiDCOM, congratulated Chidimma Adetshina for securing the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe competition in Mexico.

BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa finally breaks silence after winning Ondo 2024 election, details emerge

BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa finally breaks silence after winning Ondo 2024 election, details emerge

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called his 2024 governorship election victory a renewed mandate to provide better services for the people.

Ondo election results: PDP chieftain congratulates Aiyedatiwa, sends message to Agboola Ajayi

Ondo election results: PDP chieftain congratulates Aiyedatiwa, sends message to Agboola Ajayi

PDP chieftain Dr. Segun Showunmi has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC on his decisive victory in the Ondo governorship election.

OndoDecides: Video shows moment Lucky Aiyedatiwa was declared winner

OndoDecides: Video shows moment Lucky Aiyedatiwa was declared winner

A video has emerged showing moment when Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other APC governors were jubilating over the final announcement of the winner of the Ondo guber poll.

Chidimma: Shehu Sani reacts to Ben Murray-Bruce’s role in Nigeria's Miss Universe success

Chidimma: Shehu Sani reacts to Ben Murray-Bruce’s role in Nigeria's Miss Universe success

After Chidimma’s success as first runner-up at the 2024 Miss Universe, ex-senator, Shehu Sani praised Ben Murray-Bruce for his key role in supporting her.

OndoDecides2024: Live local government results as INEC completes collation

OndoDecides2024: Live local government results as INEC completes collation

With voting, sorting, and counting concluded in the Ondo state 2024 governorship election, INEC begins the collation of the results. Follow Legit.ng's live updates.

Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu storms Ondo as APC jubilates over near victory

Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu storms Ondo as APC jubilates over near victory

The APC situation room in Akure buzzed with excitement on Monday night as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined jubilant party supporters in celebration.

OndoDecides 2024: APC situation room in massive celebration as victory nears, video trends

OndoDecides 2024: APC situation room in massive celebration as victory nears, video trends

All Progressives Congress situation room buzzed with excitement as early results from the Ondo governorship election pointed toward a likely victory Aiyedatiwa.

OndoDecides 2024: Aiyedatiwa leads massively as PDP's Ajayi cries foul

OndoDecides 2024: Aiyedatiwa leads massively as PDP's Ajayi cries foul

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised to secure a second term in office, as the Peoples Democratic Party, Ajayi cries foul.

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