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

2813 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Arewa forum explains why Labour Party lawmakers defected to APC

Arewa forum explains why Labour Party lawmakers defected to APC

Politics

8 months ago

"He'll revoke illegitimate land of his wife, friends": aide cautions Nigerians against dragging Wike

"He'll revoke illegitimate land of his wife, friends": aide cautions Nigerians against dragging Wike

Nigeria

8 months ago

Mass defection: LP finally takes action against 5 lawmakers, makes 1 major demand from court

Mass defection: LP finally takes action against 5 lawmakers, makes 1 major demand from court

Nigeria

8 months ago

2027: Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction pitches camp with Tinubu as plot to field Atiku for presidency deepens

2027: Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction pitches camp with Tinubu as plot to field Atiku for presidency deepens

Politics

8 months ago

Tinubu's group uncovers those behind banditry attacks in the north, details emerge

Tinubu's group uncovers those behind banditry attacks in the north, details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

"No other tribes?": Northern youths knock Tinubu for appointing Ogunjimi as acting AGof

"No other tribes?": Northern youths knock Tinubu for appointing Ogunjimi as acting AGof

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu questioned over 'silence' on Wike’s 'illegal' demolition of houses in FCT

Tinubu questioned over 'silence' on Wike’s 'illegal' demolition of houses in FCT

Nigeria

8 months ago

Timi Frank, a former APC spokesperson, condemned President Tinubu’s silence over the mass demolitions of houses in the FCT by Minister Nyesom Wike.

Court to rule on Emefiele's $4.5bn fraud case, date, other details emerge

Court to rule on Emefiele's $4.5bn fraud case, date, other details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Lagos State Special Offences Court will rule on January 7, 2025, on an objection by ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele and Henry Omoile in a $4.5bn fraud case.

"We're seeing hell": NNPP sends message to INEC, accuses Tinubu's govt of 'killing' opposition

"We're seeing hell": NNPP sends message to INEC, accuses Tinubu's govt of 'killing' opposition

Politics

8 months ago

Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has expressed concerns over the federal government's alleged effort to weaken opposition parties in Nigeria.

JUST IN: INEC seeks legal backing for IReV, reasons emerge

JUST IN: INEC seeks legal backing for IReV, reasons emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

INEC plans to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to clarify issues around election result management, focusing on the manual transfer and electronic result transmission.

BREAKING: Tinubu set to present 2025 budget, date, other details emerge

BREAKING: Tinubu set to present 2025 budget, date, other details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 national budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, Senate President Akpabio announces.

Babatunde Samuel Obadawo's Impact on Vaccine Equity, Drug Discovery, and Infectious Disease Research

Babatunde Samuel Obadawo's Impact on Vaccine Equity, Drug Discovery, and Infectious Disease Research

Nigeria

8 months ago

In an exclusive interview with Legit News, Dr. Babatunde Obadawo, an internationally recognized researcher at the University of Toledo, delves into his groundbreaking work in vaccine equity, computational drug discovery, and infectious disease therapeutics.

JUST IN: Senate takes action on FCT demolitions, invites Minister Wike

JUST IN: Senate takes action on FCT demolitions, invites Minister Wike

Nigeria

9 months ago

On December 12, the Senate demanded FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's appearance to address concerns over recent demolitions in Abuja that displaced many residents.

Police nab 4 ‘terrorism financiers with military uniforms’ in Katsina

Police nab 4 ‘terrorism financiers with military uniforms’ in Katsina

Nigeria

9 months ago

Katsina State Police arrested Aminu Hassan for allegedly aiding armed bandits, marking a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in the region.

Dino Melaye 'sings new song' as Court remands Yahaya Bello over alleged N110bn fraud, video emerges

Dino Melaye 'sings new song' as Court remands Yahaya Bello over alleged N110bn fraud, video emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

Dino Melaye is rejoicing as an FCT High Court has ordered the remand of ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello in Kuje Prison over allegations of N110 billion fraud.

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