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

2044 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"No govt can deny Muslims rights": Top Yoruba monarch fumes over moves against Sharia court in Oyo

"No govt can deny Muslims rights": Top Yoruba monarch fumes over moves against S...

3 months ago

JUST IN: Court takes action on alleged $49,700 bribe recovered from ex-INEC commissioner

JUST IN: Court takes action on alleged $49,700 bribe recovered from ex-INEC comm...

3 months ago

Political analyst explains how Kwankwaso, Obi, GEJ can form alliance against Tinubu in 2025

Political analyst explains how Kwankwaso, Obi, GEJ can form alliance against Tin...

3 months ago

Ex-president Obasanjo drops bombshell, blames Nigeria's woes on leaders, followers, reasons emerge

Ex-president Obasanjo drops bombshell, blames Nigeria's woes on leaders, followe...

3 months ago

Adeboye mentions only solution to save humanity, details emerge

Adeboye mentions only solution to save humanity, details emerge

3 months ago

Tinubu's government sends major message to South Korea as 179 die in plane crash

Tinubu's government sends major message to South Korea as 179 die in plane crash

3 months ago

BREAKING: Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100, details emerge

BREAKING: Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100, details emerge

Former US President Jimmy Carter, the longest-living president, has died at 100. The Carter Center confirmed his passing Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia.

Atiku's aide reacts as Nigerians reportedly queue in front of Tinubu’s Lagos house for palliatives

Atiku's aide reacts as Nigerians reportedly queue in front of Tinubu’s Lagos house for palliatives

Daramola Olarewaju, aide to former VP Atiku, criticized Nigerians queuing at President Tinubu’s Lagos home for small rice bags, calling it a failure of governance.

Media chat: Atiku's aide reacts to Tinubu's economic reform stance: "I was disappointed"

Media chat: Atiku's aide reacts to Tinubu's economic reform stance: "I was disappointed"

Daramola Olarewaju, a senior aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has commented on President Bola Tinubu’s recent chat with some selected journalists.

Ibadan, Abuja, Anambra stampedes: Falana blames police, gives major reasons

Ibadan, Abuja, Anambra stampedes: Falana blames police, gives major reasons

Femi Falana (SAN) criticized the Nigerian Police for failing to prevent food stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija, which tragically claimed numerous lives.

Rivers crisis: "I get stronger every day" Fubara makes bold statements amid ongoing battle with Wike

Rivers crisis: "I get stronger every day" Fubara makes bold statements amid ongoing battle with Wike

Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in his leadership, stating he draws strength from public support amid political rift with Nyesom Wike.

BREAKING:13 reportedly die in Ondo road crash, details emerge

BREAKING:13 reportedly die in Ondo road crash, details emerge

The FRSC Ondo Sector confirmed that 13 people died in a tragic road accident on the Owo-Ikare Akoko Expressway, near Abule Panu village, on Saturday, December 28.

Pastor, family kidnapped in Ondo, gunmen demand N75 million ransom

Pastor, family kidnapped in Ondo, gunmen demand N75 million ransom

Amotekun has confirmed the kidnapping of Anglican priest Canon Olowolagba, his wife, and two children in Ondo State last Sunday along the Ise Akoko-Iboropa road.

Full list: 5 top African countries with visa-free travel

Full list: 5 top African countries with visa-free travel

The push for visa-free travel in Africa is growing, with countries like Rwanda and Kenya recently opening their borders to all African citizens to boost growth.

CAN, other christians blow hot as move to adopt sharia court deepens in Oyo State

CAN, other christians blow hot as move to adopt sharia court deepens in Oyo State

Tension is rising in Oyo State after a viral post announced the inauguration of a Sharia court in Oyo town, sparking debates on its implications.

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