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

2082 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Rivers judgement: Fubara under pressure as coalition demands refund of 'illegally spent funds'

Rivers judgement: Fubara under pressure as coalition demands refund of 'illegall...

5 months ago

Kano emirship battle: Court takes major decision in 4 key appeals, details emerge

Kano emirship battle: Court takes major decision in 4 key appeals, details emerg...

5 months ago

"PDP undergoing necessary resetting, not fractured," says party insider

"PDP undergoing necessary resetting, not fractured," says party insider

5 months ago

PDP chieftain mentions Tinubu's 2027 re-election strategy, reveals how he will be stopped

PDP chieftain mentions Tinubu's 2027 re-election strategy, reveals how he will b...

5 months ago

Prominent PDP chieftain mentions alleged reasons behind Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle

Prominent PDP chieftain mentions alleged reasons behind Tinubu's cabinet reshuff...

5 months ago

Carwash operator gets life sentence for molesting, impregnating neighbour’s granddaughter

Carwash operator gets life sentence for molesting, impregnating neighbour’s gran...

5 months ago

Mixed reactions as court sentences man to life imprisonment for assaulting Almajiris

Mixed reactions as court sentences man to life imprisonment for assaulting Almajiris

The Sokoto Court of Appeal has sentenced Sani Ibrahim to life imprisonment for the assault and sexual abuse of two Qur'anic school pupils referred to as Almajiris.

77k allawee: Nigerians react as Tinubu's govt drops October pay, details emerge

77k allawee: Nigerians react as Tinubu's govt drops October pay, details emerge

The Federal Government of Nigeria has sparked frustration among National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members by issuing the outdated N33,000 allowance for October.

CSOs knock Kyari over Warri refinery, plan 2-million-man match in Abuja

CSOs knock Kyari over Warri refinery, plan 2-million-man match in Abuja

A coalition of over 100 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has criticized NNPCL's CEO, Mele Kyari, for failing to rehabilitate the Warri Refinery.

Niger state: Military training grounds turn danger zones as bandits raid 23 villages

Niger state: Military training grounds turn danger zones as bandits raid 23 villages

Niger state's Kontagora LGA has experienced a troubling rise in bandit attacks, leaving around 23 communities deserted as residents flee for safety.

Jubilation as NDDC announces date for N50,000 monthly stipends payment, details emerge

Jubilation as NDDC announces date for N50,000 monthly stipends payment, details emerge

The NDDC will launch its Youth Internship Scheme in December, providing selected Niger Delta youths with N50,000 monthly stipends for skill development.

Reps give reasons top lawmaker who assaulted bolt driver may not be suspended, details emerge

Reps give reasons top lawmaker who assaulted bolt driver may not be suspended, details emerge

Members of the House of Representatives have rejected calls for the suspension of the Abia slawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh, stating that it would begin its investigation.

New Hospitality Firm Unveiled, Promises Topnotch Services, Details Emerge

New Hospitality Firm Unveiled, Promises Topnotch Services, Details Emerge

A hospitality firm, the Manor Hotel by Luckzi, has given insights on its game-changing luxury hospitality services in the South East, Imo state. Manor Hotel by Luckzi, which prepares to open its doors on December, commended the Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma, for ensuring the ease of doing business in the state.

Breaking: Suspended Lagos LG chairman writes assembly, seeks lawmakers' forgiveness

Breaking: Suspended Lagos LG chairman writes assembly, seeks lawmakers' forgiveness

The Suspended Alimosho Local Government (LG) Chairman Jelili Sulaimon has formally appealed to the Lagos State House of Assembly for forgiveness.

VIDEO: Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem unveiled as SGF, Akpabio others make over N750m donations

VIDEO: Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem unveiled as SGF, Akpabio others make over N750m donations

President Bola Tinubu launched Nigeria’s 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem at the Aso Rock Villa, reiterating his commitment to military personnel welfare.

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