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

2049 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Dele Farotimi: PDP bigwig reacts as Peter Obi's ally spends days in police detention

Dele Farotimi: PDP bigwig reacts as Peter Obi's ally spends days in police deten...

4 months ago

Police officers ‘reject $17,000 bribe’ from suspected fraudsters in Rivers, Nigerians react

Police officers ‘reject $17,000 bribe’ from suspected fraudsters in Rivers, Nige...

4 months ago

Tinubu reacts as Mahama wins Ghana presidential election

Tinubu reacts as Mahama wins Ghana presidential election

4 months ago

Female best-graduating student from Nigerian varsity receives ₦50 million gift from Tinubu's wife

Female best-graduating student from Nigerian varsity receives ₦50 million gift f...

4 months ago

Parents massively jubilate as 1,000 children get free circumcision in Sokoto state

Parents massively jubilate as 1,000 children get free circumcision in Sokoto sta...

4 months ago

2027: "We will take Nigeria back": Accord party dares Tinubu, sends major message to Nigerians

2027: "We will take Nigeria back": Accord party dares Tinubu, sends major messag...

4 months ago

2027: Northern plot against Tinubu deepens as youths flood Kano with ex-president Jonathan's posters

2027: Northern plot against Tinubu deepens as youths flood Kano with ex-president Jonathan's posters

Campaign posters of ex-President Jonathan have appeared in prominent locations across Kano state, sparking speculation about a possible 2027 presidential bid.

Obidients react as Lawmaker explains why he dumped Labour Party for APC

Obidients react as Lawmaker explains why he dumped Labour Party for APC

A Nigerian lawmaker has stirred controversy by leaving the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing leadership crises and instability.

After Tinubu's visit, Nigeria acquires 12 'second hand' Alpha jets from France

After Tinubu's visit, Nigeria acquires 12 'second hand' Alpha jets from France

Nigeria’s military fleet gets a boost with 12 second-hand Alpha jets from France, acquired after President Tinubu’s visit to France at President Macron’s invitation.

Confusion as thieves cart away harvested rice in Nasarawa, governor Sule reacts

Confusion as thieves cart away harvested rice in Nasarawa, governor Sule reacts

Nasarawa Governor, Abdullahi Sule, expressed deep disappointment over the theft of harvested rice from a government farm in Jangwa, Awe Local Government Area.

Labour party in disarray as diaspora chairman announces exit, shares next move

Labour party in disarray as diaspora chairman announces exit, shares next move

Hon. Chike Amadichi, Labour Party Diaspora Chairman, has resigned and joined the ruling APC, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape.

Navy, lawmakers, CSOs reject Nigerian coast guard, urge Senate to kill bill

Navy, lawmakers, CSOs reject Nigerian coast guard, urge Senate to kill bill

The Nigerian Navy, lawmakers, others have rejected a bill to create the Nigerian Coast Guard as an Armed Forces branch under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

Kaduna refinery: Arewa youths send message to Kyari: "Don't give us P'harcourt prototype"

Kaduna refinery: Arewa youths send message to Kyari: "Don't give us P'harcourt prototype"

Arewa Youths Initiative For Energy Reforms (AYIFER) urged NNPCL’s GCEO, Mallam Mele Kyari, to complete the Kaduna refinery on time and to high operational standards.

Police react as teacher's cane accidentally destroys pupil's eye in Ogun State

Police react as teacher's cane accidentally destroys pupil's eye in Ogun State

Police react as an 11-year-old pupil, Alao Idera, lost her right eye in a classroom accident at Owiwi Nursery and Primary School, Obada Oko, Ogun State.

Tax reform: Reno Omokri sends strong message to South as Northern leaders war against Tinubu's bills

Tax reform: Reno Omokri sends strong message to South as Northern leaders war against Tinubu's bills

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Jonathan, urges Nigerians to reject divisive rhetoric and maintain unity amid debates on President Tinubu's tax reform bill.

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