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

1226 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

APGA founder Chekwas accuses Soludo of trying to destroy party

APGA founder Chekwas accuses Soludo of trying to destroy party

4 months ago

Ohanaeze Ndigbo speaks on why Igbos will not participate in nationwide protest against Tinubu's govt

Ohanaeze Ndigbo speaks on why Igbos will not participate in nationwide protest a...

4 months ago

Kebbi first lady Nafisa Idris honored with 2024 Humanitarian awards

Kebbi first lady Nafisa Idris honored with 2024 Humanitarian awards

4 months ago

Just in: Court delivers judgement on suit seeking to sack Imo governor, Uzodimma

Just in: Court delivers judgement on suit seeking to sack Imo governor, Uzodimma

4 months ago

JUST IN: Fresh twist as Kano assembly approves bill establishing 3 new second-class emirates

JUST IN: Fresh twist as Kano assembly approves bill establishing 3 new second-cl...

4 months ago

Governor Makinde reacts to Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy: "It has created confusion"

Governor Makinde reacts to Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy: "It has created...

4 months ago

Kano Emirate Tussle: Sanusi Under Scrutiny as Danagundi makes fresh claims about his reinstatement

Kano Emirate Tussle: Sanusi Under Scrutiny as Danagundi makes fresh claims about his reinstatement

Prominent political figure Aminu Babba Danagundi, Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate has publicly challenged the legitimacy of former Emir Sanusi's appointment.

Tragedy as bandits attack Zamfara village, kill 4, abduct 150, residents recount ordeal

Tragedy as bandits attack Zamfara village, kill 4, abduct 150, residents recount ordeal

Bandits have killed four people and kidnapped 150 others, during an attack on Dan Isa village in Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State on Sunday, July 14.

Never knew I would live to be 90, Wole Soyinka says, opens up on alleged invasion of radio station

Never knew I would live to be 90, Wole Soyinka says, opens up on alleged invasion of radio station

Nobel Laureate, prof. Wole Soyinka, on Monday, July 15, expressed that he never anticipated reaching the age of 90, and also addressed some issues in Nigeria.

JUST IN: Kwara court reserves final decision on Offa robbery case

JUST IN: Kwara court reserves final decision on Offa robbery case

Justice Haleema Salman of the Kwara State High Court has postponed the ruling in the case related to the bank robbery that occurred on April 5, 2018, in Offa.

Just in: Tribunal sacks House of Reps member as INEC gets fresh directive

Just in: Tribunal sacks House of Reps member as INEC gets fresh directive

The House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Sokoto has annulled the election of Umar Yusuf Yabo, a member representing Yabo/Shagari federal constituency.

Ooni of Ife bans market associations in Osun state, gives reasons

Ooni of Ife bans market associations in Osun state, gives reasons

In an effort to hike of food commodities, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has banned market associations to combat profiteering and rising food prices.

Panic as gunmen shoot APC chieftain, abduct 5 people in Abuja, details emerge

Panic as gunmen shoot APC chieftain, abduct 5 people in Abuja, details emerge

Kidnappers have allegedly abducted five residents of Yangoji in the Kwali area council of the Federal Capital Territory, while shooting an APC Chieftain, Majaga

Abuja widow seeks Remi Tinubu’s intervention over farmland harassment

Abuja widow seeks Remi Tinubu’s intervention over farmland harassment

An Abuja-based widow, Ebere Mogbo, has appealed to Remi Tinubu for assistance after her aspirations of farming were allegedly thwarted by an estate management.

Deji Adeyanju reacts to Tinubu's govt creation of Livestock Ministry: "It makes no sense"

Deji Adeyanju reacts to Tinubu's govt creation of Livestock Ministry: "It makes no sense"

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has expressed strong disapproval of President Bola Tinubu's decision to establish a new Ministry of Livestock.

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