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

1232 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Edo Guber: Fresh twist as Obidient movement drums support for APC candidate, Labour Party reacts

Edo Guber: Fresh twist as Obidient movement drums support for APC candidate, Lab...

4 months ago

"Nigerians not feeling the impact": LP probes Tinubu gov't's N4.3tn palliatives

"Nigerians not feeling the impact": LP probes Tinubu gov't's N4.3tn palliatives

4 months ago

Senator tells Nigerians when refineries will begin full operations: "We inspected everything"

Senator tells Nigerians when refineries will begin full operations: "We inspecte...

4 months ago

Anthony Joshua moves out of mum’s house as he prepares for Dubois fight

Anthony Joshua moves out of mum’s house as he prepares for Dubois fight

4 months ago

"For the missteps, I am deeply sorry," Rep visits Buhari, seeks pardon of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu

"For the missteps, I am deeply sorry," Rep visits Buhari, seeks pardon of IPOB l...

4 months ago

Timi Frank queries Akpabio over 'degrading' remarks: "Don’t provoke Kenyan-style revolt in Nigeria"

Timi Frank queries Akpabio over 'degrading' remarks: "Don’t provoke Kenyan-style...

4 months ago

Peter Obi explains why Tinubu's govt should release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

Peter Obi explains why Tinubu's govt should release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

Peter Obi, the LP candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has called on the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of IPOB

Aviation expert speaks on why Tinubu must begin probe of presidential fleet maintenance budget

Aviation expert speaks on why Tinubu must begin probe of presidential fleet maintenance budget

Aviation expert has urged president Bola Tinubu to initiate an in- investigation into the finances allocated for the maintenance of the presidential fleet.

2027: Deji Adeyanju speaks on alleged plot to unseat Tinubu, “It is a wonderful gang up"

2027: Deji Adeyanju speaks on alleged plot to unseat Tinubu, “It is a wonderful gang up"

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has made strong remarks regarding the alleged plot to unseat President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a “wonderful gang up.”

Economic hardship, insecurity: Former minister, Labaran Maku advises Tinubu on what to do

Economic hardship, insecurity: Former minister, Labaran Maku advises Tinubu on what to do

Ex-Minister of Information and Communication, Labaran Maku, has advised the Tinubu-led administration on how to tackle the current hardship and insecurity.

2027: Yoruba Council doubts LP’s winning chances: “Party's managed like a military garrison command”

2027: Yoruba Council doubts LP’s winning chances: “Party's managed like a military garrison command”

The Yoruba Council Worldwide led by Oladotun Hassan has raised serious doubts about the Labour Party's ability to succeed in the upcoming 2027 Presidential Election.

Adeyanju slams Tinubu over alleged sectionalism in appointments

Adeyanju slams Tinubu over alleged sectionalism in appointments

Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has voiced strong opinions regarding president Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments, saying it's worse than Buhari.

FG urged to implement graphic health warnings on tobacco products

FG urged to implement graphic health warnings on tobacco products

The Federal Government has been advised by a media consultant to make sure that Graphic Health Warnings are appropriately implemented on all tobacco products.

Anambra 2025: APC speaks on why zoning formula is not needed to field candidates

Anambra 2025: APC speaks on why zoning formula is not needed to field candidates

The All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has dismissed the zoning formula for the 2025 governorship election, saying it would adopt open candidacy.

Who won the Trump-Biden presidential debate? CNN flash poll shows results

Who won the Trump-Biden presidential debate? CNN flash poll shows results

There has been a CNN presidential debate organised by SSRS which indicated that former president Donald Trump outshined the current American president, Joe Biden.

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