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

Buhari's top aide explains why former president couldn't remove fuel subsidy, details emerge

Buhari's top aide explains why former president couldn't remove fuel subsidy, de...

4 months ago

Katsina govt takes surprising Action as woman returns N748,320, mistakenly credited to her account

Katsina govt takes surprising Action as woman returns N748,320, mistakenly credi...

4 months ago

Delta governor spits fire, blames Tinubu for widespread poverty, gives reasons

Delta governor spits fire, blames Tinubu for widespread poverty, gives reasons

4 months ago

Stakeholders take action as Nigeria's out-of-school children hits over 20 million

Stakeholders take action as Nigeria's out-of-school children hits over 20 millio...

4 months ago

EFCC arraigns bankers in Enugu over alleged currency racketeering

EFCC arraigns bankers in Enugu over alleged currency racketeering

4 months ago

ECOWAS ramps up efforts to launch regional single currency, shares 2 benefits

ECOWAS ramps up efforts to launch regional single currency, shares 2 benefits

4 months ago

Over 2000 NNPP members decamp to APC in Kano, details emerge

Over 2000 NNPP members decamp to APC in Kano, details emerge

Over 2,000 NNPP members have defected to the APC in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.

Jubilation as police get 11 new AIGs, 16 commissioners

Jubilation as police get 11 new AIGs, 16 commissioners

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted 27 senior officers, including 11 Commissioners to AIGs and 16 Deputy Commissioners to Commissioners of Police.

2027: North Central picks side as plot against Tinubu's presidency deepens

2027: North Central picks side as plot against Tinubu's presidency deepens

The North-Central APC Forum has endorsed Tinubu for a second term, highlighting improved infrastructure, security, and federal benefits since he took office in 2023.

Nigerian governor sets 1 major condition workers must fulfill to receive 80k minimum wage

Nigerian governor sets 1 major condition workers must fulfill to receive 80k minimum wage

Akwa Ibom Governor Dr. Umo Eno says the ₦80,000 minimum wage for civil servants will be implemented only after a thorough verification process is completed.

Ex-minister of Buhari opens cans of worms, explains how former president was "used and dumped"

Ex-minister of Buhari opens cans of worms, explains how former president was "used and dumped"

Solomon Dalung, ex-Minister under Buhari, reveals that the former president was "used and dumped" by the political elite after helping them secure power in 2015.

Tinubu's govt disowns reps, takes major decision on Oyedepo's airstrip license

Tinubu's govt disowns reps, takes major decision on Oyedepo's airstrip license

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo rejected House calls to revoke Winners’ Chapel's airstrip license, stating the church met all legal requirements for approval.

Shiloh 2024: Bishop Oyedepo reveals "who" bought private jets for church: "Not offering"

Shiloh 2024: Bishop Oyedepo reveals "who" bought private jets for church: "Not offering"

During Shiloh 2024, Bishop David Oyedepo shared how the church’s private jets were acquired, revealing they weren’t funded by offerings but is divine.

"Not Wike": Arewa forum uncovers who to be blamed over demolition of houses in FCT

"Not Wike": Arewa forum uncovers who to be blamed over demolition of houses in FCT

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has weighed in on the controversial house demolitions in the FCT, urging focus on regulatory failures rather than blaming Wike.

"Tinubu is not their mate": APC reacts to Obasanjo, Kwankwaso, Obi’s 2027 ploy

"Tinubu is not their mate": APC reacts to Obasanjo, Kwankwaso, Obi’s 2027 ploy

APC dismissed the weekend meeting between Obasanjo, Kwankwaso, and Duke, calling it inconsequential to its political dominance under President Tinubu.

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