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

JUST IN: Tinubu's govt reverses appointment of top official, reasons, details emerge

JUST IN: Tinubu's govt reverses appointment of top official, reasons, details em...

4 months ago

Full list: Jubilation as Nigerian Army promotes 108 senior officers to next rank

Full list: Jubilation as Nigerian Army promotes 108 senior officers to next rank

4 months ago

Princess Osifo Joy: A Visionary Leader Redefining Global Empowerment And Transformation

Princess Osifo Joy: A Visionary Leader Redefining Global Empowerment And Transfo...

4 months ago

Full List: Wike takes bold action, revokes plots of land belonging to Buhari, govs, lawmaker, others

Full List: Wike takes bold action, revokes plots of land belonging to Buhari, go...

4 months ago

Court takes major decision on Yahaya Bello's alleged N110 billion fraud case

Court takes major decision on Yahaya Bello's alleged N110 billion fraud case

4 months ago

Ibadan carnival stampede: Police arrest Ooni’s ex-wife as death toll hits over 30

Ibadan carnival stampede: Police arrest Ooni’s ex-wife as death toll hits over 3...

4 months ago

Year in review: 5 most influential young politicians in 2024

Year in review: 5 most influential young politicians in 2024

The 2024 general elections saw the emergence of a new breed of leaders, ushering in a transformative wave with innovative viewpoints in Nigeria's politics.

Reps to present N704.91 million half-year salaries donation to Tinubu, reasons emerge

Reps to present N704.91 million half-year salaries donation to Tinubu, reasons emerge

The House of Reps will present N704.91 million to President Tinubu on December 31, 2024, to support vulnerable Nigerians affected by the petrol subsidy removal.

2025 budget: State House to spend N15 billion on new SUVs, car tyres, others

2025 budget: State House to spend N15 billion on new SUVs, car tyres, others

The State House has allocated N15.09 billion in the 2025 budget for tyres, vehicles, and office complex for Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants.

"Abuja almost looking like London": Akpabio drums praises on Tinubu's infrastructure projects

"Abuja almost looking like London": Akpabio drums praises on Tinubu's infrastructure projects

Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised President Tinubu’s govt for transforming Abuja, calling the capital’s development a step toward resembling London.

2025 budget: Group sends major message to President Tinubu: "It will restore hope to Nigerians"

2025 budget: Group sends major message to President Tinubu: "It will restore hope to Nigerians"

A group, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network (RHAN) strongly supports President Tinubu’s 2025 budget, calling it a "bold and visionary document."

Seyi Makinde reacts as many children feared dead at funfair in Ibadan

Seyi Makinde reacts as many children feared dead at funfair in Ibadan

A tragic stampede at a funfair in Islamic High School Basorun, Ibadan, claimed several lives and left many injured, turning a joyful event into a tragic one.

"If Tinubu fails, I fail," Delta gov declares after allegedly blasting Tinubu, Nigerians react

"If Tinubu fails, I fail," Delta gov declares after allegedly blasting Tinubu, Nigerians react

Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged Nigerians to support President Tinubu, stating Tinubu’s success directly affects his own governance in Delta State.

Kaduna govt takes fresh action over Abacha family's property seized by El-Rufai

Kaduna govt takes fresh action over Abacha family's property seized by El-Rufai

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani reinstates ownership of two properties previously revoked from the family of late military leader Gen. Sani Abacha under El-Rufai’s tenure.

"You didn’t fall from heaven": Secondus throws jibe at Wike as rift with Fubara escalates

"You didn’t fall from heaven": Secondus throws jibe at Wike as rift with Fubara escalates

Uche Secondus, former PDP chairman, criticized ex-Rivers governor Nyesom Wike during a political event on Tuesday, December 18, reigniting their ongoing feud.

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