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

1224 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

US election 2024: Kamala Harris secures over $100 million donations after Biden withdraws

US election 2024: Kamala Harris secures over $100 million donations after Biden...

4 months ago

"It's political": FCT minister Wike speaks on planned nationwide protest

"It's political": FCT minister Wike speaks on planned nationwide protest

4 months ago

Ohanaeze Ndigbo explains why Nigeria is still struggling to achieve peace, development

Ohanaeze Ndigbo explains why Nigeria is still struggling to achieve peace, devel...

4 months ago

Police IG Egbetokun warns against planned nationwide protests, gives reasons

Police IG Egbetokun warns against planned nationwide protests, gives reasons

4 months ago

Centre applauds Reps’ appropriations chair, Bichi for rigorous review of supplementary budget

Centre applauds Reps’ appropriations chair, Bichi for rigorous review of supplem...

4 months ago

"Be patient": Tinubu, traditional chiefs send crucial message to Nigerians over planned protests

"Be patient": Tinubu, traditional chiefs send crucial message to Nigerians over...

4 months ago

Noble Laureate Soyinka speaks on why he will not review Tinubu's gov't after 1 year in office

Noble Laureate Soyinka speaks on why he will not review Tinubu's gov't after 1 year in office

Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has stated that he plans to remain silent for the time being regarding the performance of Bola Tinubu's administration.

Planned nationwide protest: Peter Obi reacts after Tinubu's aide said he should be held responsible

Planned nationwide protest: Peter Obi reacts after Tinubu's aide said he should be held responsible

The Labour Party's presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over plot to arrest him following different calls for protest over hardship.

"Distance yourselves from planned protest": Coalition sends crucial message to Nigerians

"Distance yourselves from planned protest": Coalition sends crucial message to Nigerians

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged Nigerians to avoid participating in the planned nationwide protest against Bola Tinubu's administration.

BREAKING: Police capture prison escapee linked to top general’s murder in Kano, details emerge

BREAKING: Police capture prison escapee linked to top general’s murder in Kano, details emerge

FCT Police Command operatives have apprehended Hashiru Baku, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of the late Brigadier General Harold Udokwere.

Photos: Sanwo-Olu celebrates Nigerian doctor Fola David's Guinness World Record achievement

Photos: Sanwo-Olu celebrates Nigerian doctor Fola David's Guinness World Record achievement

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu hailed Nigerian visual artist Dr. Fola David for setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest individual drawing.

Firm speaks on remarkable journey of digital asset market

Firm speaks on remarkable journey of digital asset market

Optima Trade+ team has disclosed their remarkable achievements and the innovations that have redefined the digital asset market and created notable change.

Hardship: Kano trader reportedly arrested for displaying “End Bad Governance” protest t-shirt

Hardship: Kano trader reportedly arrested for displaying “End Bad Governance” protest t-shirt

Security agents have detained Kano trader Bashir Yunusa for wearing T-shirts that promote upcoming nationwide protests against economic hardship in Nigeria.

Tension as angry youths tear down Tinubu’s billboards in Yobe, details emerge

Tension as angry youths tear down Tinubu’s billboards in Yobe, details emerge

Some angry youths in Damaturu, Yobe State, have torn down billboards set up to welcome President Bola Tinubu for launch of Agricultural Empowerment Programme.

Edo guber: Group sends message to Oshiomhole: "Stop the lies against Ighodalo"

Edo guber: Group sends message to Oshiomhole: "Stop the lies against Ighodalo"

Edo People for Good Governance has urged former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, to cease spreading falsehoods ahead of the state’s governorship election.

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