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

2057 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

BREAKING: Former Governor Yahaya Bello presents self to EFCC

BREAKING: Former Governor Yahaya Bello presents self to EFCC

4 months ago

Major terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu,114 others killed, as Nigerian Army launches fresh attacks

Major terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu,114 others killed, as Nigerian Army lau...

4 months ago

JAMB 2025: Optimism rises as officials meet prospective candidates ahead of UTME

JAMB 2025: Optimism rises as officials meet prospective candidates ahead of UTME

4 months ago

VIDEO: Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health emergency during service, medical expert unveils on cause

VIDEO: Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health emergency during service, medical expert...

5 months ago

Tears in Benue as herdsmen reportedly attack community, kill over 30

Tears in Benue as herdsmen reportedly attack community, kill over 30

5 months ago

Lake Chad: Terrorist stronghold crumbles as NAF airstrikes destroy food depot, kill many

Lake Chad: Terrorist stronghold crumbles as NAF airstrikes destroy food depot, k...

5 months ago

"Tinubu is failing": Emerging political party explains how they can tackle insecurity in 3 weeks

"Tinubu is failing": Emerging political party explains how they can tackle insecurity in 3 weeks

An emerging political party, the Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), has tackled Tinubu's approach to insecurity, promising three weeks to address concerns.

Wike under fire over rampant demolitions in Abuja, details emerge

Wike under fire over rampant demolitions in Abuja, details emerge

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sent a warning to Nyesom Wike, FCT minister over the rampant demolitions in the nation's capital.

CSO raises alarm over increasing GBV cases in Nigeria, sends urgent message to Tinubu's govt

CSO raises alarm over increasing GBV cases in Nigeria, sends urgent message to Tinubu's govt

FAME Foundation, as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, urgently called on the Nigerian government to act against the rising cases of GBV

JUST IN: Massive protest hits Cross River state, reason emerges

JUST IN: Massive protest hits Cross River state, reason emerges

Large protest broke out on Monday, November 25, at the PDP secretariat in Cross River, as members rallied against plans to reinstate ousted chairman Venatius Ikem.

Trouble ahead as reps clash over Tinubu’s $2.2 Billion fresh loan request

Trouble ahead as reps clash over Tinubu’s $2.2 Billion fresh loan request

The House of Representatives is gearing up for a contentious debate over President Bola Tinubu’s recent/ $2.2 billion (N1.77 trillion) loan proposal

"They want to pocket judiciary": Wike, Tinubu under intense scrutiny for building houses for Judges

"They want to pocket judiciary": Wike, Tinubu under intense scrutiny for building houses for Judges

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), David Itopa, has strongly slammed the FCT minister Nyesom Wike, over move to build houses for judges

Togo, Benin certificates: Tinubu's govt reacts as Shehu Sani speaks on alleged massive civil servants sack

Togo, Benin certificates: Tinubu's govt reacts as Shehu Sani speaks on alleged massive civil servants sack

Tinubu govt has denied claims by ex-lawmaker Shehu Sani about the mass dismissal of civil servants holding degrees from Benin Republic universities.

Atiku under fire for questioning Tinubu's $2.2 billion foreign loan request

Atiku under fire for questioning Tinubu's $2.2 billion foreign loan request

The Arewa professional group has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his remarks on President Tinubu's $2.2 billion loan request.

Middle belt group sets 2027 agenda for Seyi Tinubu: "come and continue your father’s Lagos legacy"

Middle belt group sets 2027 agenda for Seyi Tinubu: "come and continue your father’s Lagos legacy"

The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu for the 2027 governorship election, urging him to continue his father’s legacy in Lagos State.

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