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

2078 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Fubara goes spiritual, hints on why God allowed Rivers political crisis, details emerge

Fubara goes spiritual, hints on why God allowed Rivers political crisis, details...

5 months ago

6 cartels arrested as NDLEA busts cross-border drug trafficking rings

6 cartels arrested as NDLEA busts cross-border drug trafficking rings

5 months ago

IGP releases fresh orders against Amotekun, vigilante groups as Ondo election looms

IGP releases fresh orders against Amotekun, vigilante groups as Ondo election lo...

5 months ago

How 113 foreign hackers reportedly enjoyed police protection before final arrest, details emerge

How 113 foreign hackers reportedly enjoyed police protection before final arrest...

5 months ago

Tinubu told to take action as national grid collapses multiple times in 1 week, details emerge

Tinubu told to take action as national grid collapses multiple times in 1 week,...

5 months ago

"Tinubu's bothered about 2027, not security": PDP bigwig blows hot

"Tinubu's bothered about 2027, not security": PDP bigwig blows hot

5 months ago

PDP calls for immediate sack of power minister as Nigeria suffers multiple grid collapses

PDP calls for immediate sack of power minister as Nigeria suffers multiple grid collapses

PDP's chieftain, Dr. Gbe Orduen, has demanded the immediate dismissal of Power Minister, Adelabu after repeated grid collapses plunged the country into darkness.

Jonathan reacts as Trump wins US 2024 presidential election, details emerge

Jonathan reacts as Trump wins US 2024 presidential election, details emerge

After Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan sent a heartfelt congratulatory message to Trump.

"What my late wife did to secure my release from prison": Obasanjo speaks

"What my late wife did to secure my release from prison": Obasanjo speaks

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently reflected on his time in prison, recounting the pivotal role his late wife, Stella, played in securing his release.

Guru Mahara Ji sends strong warning to primate Ayodele over predictions against Tinubu, Nigeria

Guru Mahara Ji sends strong warning to primate Ayodele over predictions against Tinubu, Nigeria

Satguru Maharaj Ji, founder of the One Love Family, has warned Primate Ayodele to stop making negative prophecies about President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria's future.

Top Nigerian lawyer withdraws case against Abia lawmaker, cites integrity concerns

Top Nigerian lawyer withdraws case against Abia lawmaker, cites integrity concerns

Nigerian lawyer Deji Adeyanju has announced the withdrawal of his firm’s legal representation in a case involving alleged assault by an Abia State lawmaker.

Unlike Nigeria's Emefiele, US central bank boss says Trump can't sack him, gives reason

Unlike Nigeria's Emefiele, US central bank boss says Trump can't sack him, gives reason

Jerome Powell, Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, firmly dismissed speculation about his position as Donald Trump’s potential return to power looms.

PHOTOS: Sad end as policeman dies in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash

PHOTOS: Sad end as policeman dies in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash

A Nigerian police officer from the Mopol 20 Division tragically died on Thursday, October 7, in a multi-vehicle crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Video: Nigerians react as Abuja bolt driver makes u-turn, apologizes to Abia lawmaker, Ikwechegh

Video: Nigerians react as Abuja bolt driver makes u-turn, apologizes to Abia lawmaker, Ikwechegh

In an unexpected turn, Abuja-based Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya has offered an apology to Abia State House of Representatives member, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh.

Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea's first lady breaks silence on official caught in leaked tapes

Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea's first lady breaks silence on official caught in leaked tapes

Equatorial Guinea's First Lady, Constancia Mangue Obiang, has condemned the scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, after 400 explicit tapes leaked online.

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