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

2069 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Simon Ekpa: Nigerians react over arrest of Biafran separatist leader in Finland

Simon Ekpa: Nigerians react over arrest of Biafran separatist leader in Finland

5 months ago

Accord Party factions do battle over sack of ex-presidential candidate Imumolen, 7 others

Accord Party factions do battle over sack of ex-presidential candidate Imumolen,...

5 months ago

FULL LIST: 10 countries with the best infrastructure and market access in Africa

FULL LIST: 10 countries with the best infrastructure and market access in Africa

5 months ago

"No Time": MC Oluomo declares as he resumes office despite court order

"No Time": MC Oluomo declares as he resumes office despite court order

5 months ago

Accord party expels ex-presidential candidate Imumolen, 7 others, reasons emerge

Accord party expels ex-presidential candidate Imumolen, 7 others, reasons emerge

5 months ago

“Not IPOB": Governor uncovers real 'sponsors' behind gunmen attacks in Abia

“Not IPOB": Governor uncovers real 'sponsors' behind gunmen attacks in Abia

5 months ago

Group sends major message to Tinubu, Keyamo as Nigeria's aviation sector int'l rating improves

Group sends major message to Tinubu, Keyamo as Nigeria's aviation sector int'l rating improves

The Good Governance Advocates of Nigeria have praised Festus Keyamo and President Tinubu for their leadership in enhancing Nigeria’s global aviation ratings.

Breaking: INEC presents certificates of return to Aiyedatiwa, deputy, as Ajayi declares legal war

Breaking: INEC presents certificates of return to Aiyedatiwa, deputy, as Ajayi declares legal war

INEC has presented certificates of return to Ondo Governor-elect Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Adelami Olayide, following their victory in the polls.

Massive protest in Osun as angry members of OSTMS question shooting of park manager Alowonle

Massive protest in Osun as angry members of OSTMS question shooting of park manager Alowonle

A massive protest erupted in Osogbo over the alleged shooting of OSTMS Chairman Wakeel Nurudeen Alowonle by the Osun Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad.

"Why you must reject divisive voices in the Niger Delta": Tinubu's government told

"Why you must reject divisive voices in the Niger Delta": Tinubu's government told

A group, the Niger Delta Renaissance Youth Network has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to distance himself from divisive figures in the region.

Top senator fires major shot at Obasanjo over 'Nigeria is a failed state' statement

Top senator fires major shot at Obasanjo over 'Nigeria is a failed state' statement

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South, has strongly criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo for labeling Nigeria as a "failed state."

"Why Nigeria has remained underdeveloped over the years": Enugu Gov Peter Mbah speaks

"Why Nigeria has remained underdeveloped over the years": Enugu Gov Peter Mbah speaks

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has pointed to the lack of productive skills in Nigeria’s education system as a major contributor to the nation’s underdevelopment.

PDP's Agboola Ajayi breaks silence after defeat in Ondo election, shares next action

PDP's Agboola Ajayi breaks silence after defeat in Ondo election, shares next action

Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 16 Ondo governorship election, has spoken out, firmly rejecting the election results.

FCT highway 105: Jubilation as Wike approves N1.1bn compensation for affected property owners

FCT highway 105: Jubilation as Wike approves N1.1bn compensation for affected property owners

Residents affected by the construction of FCT Highway 105, also known as the Kuje road corridor, will receive N1.1 billion in compensation approved by Nyesom Wike.

BREAKING: 5 killed, several houses burnt down as terrorists brutally attack Zamfara community

BREAKING: 5 killed, several houses burnt down as terrorists brutally attack Zamfara community

Five people were killed and several houses burned in a brutal attack on Dayau village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Zamfara State by terrorists.

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