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

2056 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

2.8m dollars scam: FBI nabs notorious Nigerian fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago' in US, details emerge

2.8m dollars scam: FBI nabs notorious Nigerian fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago' in US, d...

4 months ago

"He's old enough to be your father": Tinubu's top aide under fire over comments against Obasanjo

"He's old enough to be your father": Tinubu's top aide under fire over comments...

4 months ago

Yahaya Bello: Drama as judge walks out of court, details emerge

Yahaya Bello: Drama as judge walks out of court, details emerge

4 months ago

LG autonomy: Nigerian governor issues restriction to council chair, gives reason

LG autonomy: Nigerian governor issues restriction to council chair, gives reason

4 months ago

BREAKING: Tinubu gives appointment to second child of late MKO Abiola, details emerge

BREAKING: Tinubu gives appointment to second child of late MKO Abiola, details e...

4 months ago

How PDP hired thugs to disrupt LG election in Ogun state, APC spokesperson Oladunjoye speaks

How PDP hired thugs to disrupt LG election in Ogun state, APC spokesperson Oladu...

4 months ago

Simon Ekpa: Igbo elders, leaders give 2 conditions for peace in southeast

Simon Ekpa: Igbo elders, leaders give 2 conditions for peace in southeast

Igbo elders and leaders insist that peace in the Southeast can only be attained by releasing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

2027: Okupe preaches against power returning to the North, Tinubu, gives major reasons

2027: Okupe preaches against power returning to the North, Tinubu, gives major reasons

Doyin Okupe, ex-DG of the Labour Party presidential campaign, has stressed that power should not shift back to the North or to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027.

FULL LIST: 5 newest countries in the world as map evolves

FULL LIST: 5 newest countries in the world as map evolves

The world map is constantly evolving, shaped by events like emerging countries, independence movements, the dissolution of larger nations, and global agreements.

Environmental abuse: Dangote asked to appear before Assembly, details emerge

Environmental abuse: Dangote asked to appear before Assembly, details emerge

The Ogun State House of Assembly has directed the management of Dangote Cement Company to submit the master plan for its Ibese plant in Yewa North LGA.

Reps deputy spokesman Agbese salutes UK-based cleric pastor Olawanle at 64

Reps deputy spokesman Agbese salutes UK-based cleric pastor Olawanle at 64

Rep. Philip Agbese, Honourable Member for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo, congratulated UK-based Pastor Dele Olawanle on his 64th birthday with warm wishes.

Lakurawa: Tinubu’s govt takes fresh action amid terrorists’ scourge in Kaduna, other northern states

Lakurawa: Tinubu’s govt takes fresh action amid terrorists’ scourge in Kaduna, other northern states

The Federal Government has announced the deployment of more military personnel and formations to intensify efforts against the Lakurawa sect in affected states.

BREAKING: Governor Uzodimma approves new minimum wage for workers, shares details

BREAKING: Governor Uzodimma approves new minimum wage for workers, shares details

Massive jubilation among Imo state workers as the state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 to cater for welfare of state workers.

‘I was quoted out of context’ - Sanwo-Olu's suspended aide speaks on controversial tweet

‘I was quoted out of context’ - Sanwo-Olu's suspended aide speaks on controversial tweet

Wale Ajetunmobi, an aide to the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cleared the air on an EndSARS comment which necessitated his suspension.

BREAKING: Former Governor Yahaya Bello presents self to EFCC

BREAKING: Former Governor Yahaya Bello presents self to EFCC

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office on Tuesday, November 26, with his legal team.

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