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

1192 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

JUST IN: Gov Okpebholo makes another move, appoints new chief of staff, details emerge

JUST IN: Gov Okpebholo makes another move, appoints new chief of staff, details...

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Ondo guber 2024: Tinubu commends INEC, sends important message to politicians

Ondo guber 2024: Tinubu commends INEC, sends important message to politicians

8 days ago

Tinubu, NASS urged to urgently reject coastal guards bill, 5 CSOs give reasons

Tinubu, NASS urged to urgently reject coastal guards bill, 5 CSOs give reasons

8 days ago

Ondo 2024 governorship election: Key facts about Ajayi Agboola, PDP candidate

Ondo 2024 governorship election: Key facts about Ajayi Agboola, PDP candidate

9 days ago

BREAKING: Fuel-laden tanker explodes in Jigawa, details emerge

BREAKING: Fuel-laden tanker explodes in Jigawa, details emerge

9 days ago

Ondo guber: Shettima, Ganduje rally support for Aiyedatiwa as APC, PDP, LP, others lock horns Nov 16

Ondo guber: Shettima, Ganduje rally support for Aiyedatiwa as APC, PDP, LP, othe...

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JUST IN: Fear as Lokoja varsity sacks 4 top lecturers, lists reasons

JUST IN: Fear as Lokoja varsity sacks 4 top lecturers, lists reasons

The Governing Council of the Federal University, Lokoja, has dismissed four senior lecturers over allegations of examination misconduct and sexual harassment.

JUST IN: Ex-Ebonyi commissioner dumps PDP for APC, details emerge

JUST IN: Ex-Ebonyi commissioner dumps PDP for APC, details emerge

Abia Onyike, ex-Ebonyi state Commissioner, has formally announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

6 hospitalized as thugs launch attack against PDP members in Ondo, details emerge

6 hospitalized as thugs launch attack against PDP members in Ondo, details emerge

Six members of the People’s Democratic Party in Ondo State are undergoing medical treatment after an attack by suspected armed thugs in Idanre Local Government Area.

"Stop importation of fake fuel to Nigeria": Nigerians in Diaspora warn Tinubu

"Stop importation of fake fuel to Nigeria": Nigerians in Diaspora warn Tinubu

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has urgently warned about the continued importation of contaminated petroleum products into Nigeria.

Kogi: Hopes for improved electricity dashed as armed men attack Obajana transmission station

Kogi: Hopes for improved electricity dashed as armed men attack Obajana transmission station

Armed men have attacked the ongoing construction of the 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, dashing hopes for improved electricity in Kogi state.

Nigerians react as Obaseki embarks on post-tenure medical vacation

Nigerians react as Obaseki embarks on post-tenure medical vacation

Following the completion of his second term as Governor of Edo State on November 11, 2024, His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, has embarked on a restful vacation.

List: quick facts about the top 4 candidates contesting Ondo election

List: quick facts about the top 4 candidates contesting Ondo election

As the Ondo gubernatorial election heats up, key facts about the top 3 contenders: Lucky Aiyedatiwa (APC), Ajayi Agboola (PDP), Sola Ebiseni (LP), and others emerge.

"75, 69...": Candidates' age released as APC, PDP, LP, others battle for the soul of Ondo Nov 16

"75, 69...": Candidates' age released as APC, PDP, LP, others battle for the soul of Ondo Nov 16

As political parties kick-off massive campaigns ahead of Ondo 2024 gubernatorial election, the age of each candidates vying to be governor has emerged.

FULL LIST: 14 students bag first class as UI holds 76th convocation

FULL LIST: 14 students bag first class as UI holds 76th convocation

The University of Ibadan (UI) has revealed its Best Graduating Students (BGS) from each faculty during the institution’s 76th Convocation ceremony.

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