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

Development expert mentions party responsible for driving the best policies in Nigeria's history

Development expert mentions party responsible for driving the best policies in N...

3 months ago

BREAKING: 5 dead, several banks destroyed in Delta tanker fire disaster

BREAKING: 5 dead, several banks destroyed in Delta tanker fire disaster

3 months ago

"He saved Nigeria's democracy": Tinubu hails Nnamani for quashing Obasanjo's third term bid

"He saved Nigeria's democracy": Tinubu hails Nnamani for quashing Obasanjo's thi...

3 months ago

President Tinubu to jet out of Nigeria to Ghana, reason, date, other details emerge

President Tinubu to jet out of Nigeria to Ghana, reason, date, other details eme...

3 months ago

BREAKING: Nigerian governor’s aide narrowly escapes assassination, details emerge

BREAKING: Nigerian governor’s aide narrowly escapes assassination, details emerg...

3 months ago

Popular bishop stabbed to death while mediating between fighting couple in Osun state, Police react

Popular bishop stabbed to death while mediating between fighting couple in Osun...

3 months ago

Did El-Rufai defect from APC? Former Kaduna governor clears air

Did El-Rufai defect from APC? Former Kaduna governor clears air

Ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has denied rumors of defecting from the ruling APC to the opposition PDP, calling the claims baseless and emphasizing his loyalty.

Gunmen kidnap Kogi University lecturer, make N10m demand for his release

Gunmen kidnap Kogi University lecturer, make N10m demand for his release

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Professor John Ebeh, a senior lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Prince Abubakar Audu University Kogi.

JUST IN: Police rescue kidnapped hostages, arrest 17 for killing woman accused of witchcraft in Ebonyi

JUST IN: Police rescue kidnapped hostages, arrest 17 for killing woman accused of witchcraft in Ebonyi

In a daring operation on January 4, 2025, Imo State police rescued four kidnapped hostages in Umuokanne, Ohaji LGA, showcasing swift action and bravery.

New Year: Lord's Chosen Muoka releases 'strange' prophecies about Nigeria in 2025

New Year: Lord's Chosen Muoka releases 'strange' prophecies about Nigeria in 2025

Pastor Lazarus Muoka, General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, has proclaimed 2025 as a year of divine restoration for Nigeria.

New Year disaster: One dead, groom hospitalized as bride allegedly poisons Jigawa wedding guests

New Year disaster: One dead, groom hospitalized as bride allegedly poisons Jigawa wedding guests

A joyous event turned tragic, Jigawa State, as a bride allegedly poisoned food at her wedding reception, leaving one guest dead and the groom critically ill.

APC fires back at Obi over "Nigeria is reversing, declining" New Year's message to Nigerians

APC fires back at Obi over "Nigeria is reversing, declining" New Year's message to Nigerians

The APC has strongly responded to Peter Obi’s gloomy New Year message, claiming Nigeria's political, economic, and security situations are worsening.

DSS launches major operations in Southeast, North, kills scores of IPOB/ESN members, bandits

DSS launches major operations in Southeast, North, kills scores of IPOB/ESN members, bandits

DSS operatives have killed several IPOB/ESN members and bandits in Niger State as part of a major crackdown on armed groups destabilizing various regions in Nigeria.

BREAKING: Nigerian governor bans street hawking, reasons emerge

BREAKING: Nigerian governor bans street hawking, reasons emerge

The BSUPDB has banned street hawking and other unauthorized activities in Maiduguri, aiming to create a cleaner, safer, and more organized urban environment.

Simon Ekpa: Nigerian Army provides major update on move to extradite Biafra separatist leader

Simon Ekpa: Nigerian Army provides major update on move to extradite Biafra separatist leader

The Nigerian Army has said all needed document for the extradition of Biafra separatist Simon Ekpa has been duly completed and awaiting legal actions.

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