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

1192 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Nigerian Army begins operation as new deadly group intensifies massacre in Sokoto, Kebbi

Nigerian Army begins operation as new deadly group intensifies massacre in Sokot...

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JUST IN: 3 dead as truck collides with tricycle in Lagos, video emerges

JUST IN: 3 dead as truck collides with tricycle in Lagos, video emerges

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BREAKING: Sensitive election materials for governorship poll arrive in OndO, photos emerge

BREAKING: Sensitive election materials for governorship poll arrive in OndO, pho...

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Lakurawa: New deadly terrorist group offers huge financial incentives to recruit youths in Sokoto

Lakurawa: New deadly terrorist group offers huge financial incentives to recruit...

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Okpebholo announces first appointment ahead of inauguration, details emerge

Okpebholo announces first appointment ahead of inauguration, details emerge

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Lakurawa: Key facts to know about "new" deadly group terrorising Nigeria’s northwest

Lakurawa: Key facts to know about "new" deadly group terrorising Nigeria’s north...

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Lakurawa: Arewa Forum scores Tinubu's security performance as new terrorist group emerges

Lakurawa: Arewa Forum scores Tinubu's security performance as new terrorist group emerges

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) reviewed President Bola Tinubu's security efforts, noting progress but raising concerns over new emerging threats.

Analyst highlights 2 weakest link in Nigeria's democracy, calls for reform

Analyst highlights 2 weakest link in Nigeria's democracy, calls for reform

Austin Aigbe, top official at Center for Democracy and Development, identifies Nigeria's leadership selection process as the key challenge to its democracy.

Nigeria’s democratic progress hindered by lack of electoral deterrence, says Sam Amadi

Nigeria’s democratic progress hindered by lack of electoral deterrence, says Sam Amadi

Nigeria’s democratic stagnation stems from inadequate deterrence against electoral manipulation, says Dr. Sam Amadi, a Nigerian legal scholar and politician said.

"Why Nigerians should not be concerned about Trump's re-election": Top PDP chieftain speaks

"Why Nigerians should not be concerned about Trump's re-election": Top PDP chieftain speaks

A prominent PDP chieftain, David Itopa, argued that Donald Trump's recent victory over Kamala Harris in the U.S. election holds little relevance for Nigerians.

FBI arrests top Nigerian politician in US over alleged $3.3m romance scam

FBI arrests top Nigerian politician in US over alleged $3.3m romance scam

Federal authorities have arrested a Nigerian man in United States, Houston, on Saturday, November 2, in connection with a multi-million dollar romance scam.

PMG lauds speaker Abbas' leadership, Reps commitment to nation-building

PMG lauds speaker Abbas' leadership, Reps commitment to nation-building

The Parliamentary Monitoring Group has praised Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the 10th National Assembly for their commitment to advancing national progress.

Nigerians react as new minister claims his 'appointment is mission to recapture Kano for APC'

Nigerians react as new minister claims his 'appointment is mission to recapture Kano for APC'

Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, newly appointed minister of state for housing and urban development, stated that his appointment was a strategy to reclaim Kano state for APC.

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 emerge

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, believes the state's turmoil is part of God's plan to bring political freedom and economic prosperity in the state.

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

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

NDLEA operatives have dismantled two major cross-border drug syndicates, arresting six leaders and seizing billions of naira in cocaine and opioids.

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