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

2816 articles published since 17 May 2024

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How PDP hired thugs to disrupt LG election in Ogun state, APC spokesperson Oladunjoye speaks

How PDP hired thugs to disrupt LG election in Ogun state, APC spokesperson Oladunjoye speaks

Politics

9 months ago

Simon Ekpa: Igbo elders, leaders give 2 conditions for peace in southeast

Simon Ekpa: Igbo elders, leaders give 2 conditions for peace in southeast

Nigeria

9 months ago

2027: Okupe preaches against power returning to the North, Tinubu, gives major reasons

2027: Okupe preaches against power returning to the North, Tinubu, gives major reasons

Politics

9 months ago

FULL LIST: 5 newest countries in the world as map evolves

FULL LIST: 5 newest countries in the world as map evolves

Nigeria

9 months ago

Environmental abuse: Dangote asked to appear before Assembly, details emerge

Environmental abuse: Dangote asked to appear before Assembly, details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

Reps deputy spokesman Agbese salutes UK-based cleric pastor Olawanle at 64

Reps deputy spokesman Agbese salutes UK-based cleric pastor Olawanle at 64

Nigeria

9 months ago

Lakurawa: Tinubu’s govt takes fresh action amid terrorists’ scourge in Kaduna, other northern states

Lakurawa: Tinubu’s govt takes fresh action amid terrorists’ scourge in Kaduna, other northern states

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Federal Government has announced the deployment of more military personnel and formations to intensify efforts against the Lakurawa sect in affected states.

BREAKING: Governor Uzodimma approves new minimum wage for workers, shares details

BREAKING: Governor Uzodimma approves new minimum wage for workers, shares details

Nigeria

9 months ago

Massive jubilation among Imo state workers as the state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 to cater for welfare of state workers.

‘I was quoted out of context’ - Sanwo-Olu's suspended aide speaks on controversial tweet

‘I was quoted out of context’ - Sanwo-Olu's suspended aide speaks on controversial tweet

Nigeria

9 months ago

Wale Ajetunmobi, an aide to the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cleared the air on an EndSARS comment which necessitated his suspension.

BREAKING: Former Governor Yahaya Bello presents self to EFCC

BREAKING: Former Governor Yahaya Bello presents self to EFCC

Nigeria

9 months ago

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office on Tuesday, November 26, with his legal team.

Major terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu,114 others killed, as Nigerian Army launches fresh attacks

Major terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu,114 others killed, as Nigerian Army launches fresh attacks

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Nigerian Armed Forces have confirmed the death of notorious terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu, with 114 other terrorists, in coordinated operations nationwide.

JAMB 2025: Optimism rises as officials meet prospective candidates ahead of UTME

JAMB 2025: Optimism rises as officials meet prospective candidates ahead of UTME

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has engaged and sensitized prospective candidates for the 2025 UTME and Direct Entry (DE) registrations.

VIDEO: Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health emergency during service, medical expert unveils on cause

VIDEO: Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health emergency during service, medical expert unveils on cause

US

9 months ago

A medical expert has hinted on the possible cause of Bishop T.D. Jake's medical emergency during a church service in Dallas in the United States of America.

Tears in Benue as herdsmen reportedly attack community, kill over 30

Tears in Benue as herdsmen reportedly attack community, kill over 30

Nigeria

9 months ago

Over 30 people have been reported dead following multiple attacks by suspected herdsmen on several communities in Benue State between November 24 and 25, 2024.

Lake Chad: Terrorist stronghold crumbles as NAF airstrikes destroy food depot, kill many

Lake Chad: Terrorist stronghold crumbles as NAF airstrikes destroy food depot, kill many

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) dealt a major blow to terrorist groups in the Lake Chad Basin, successfully destroying a crucial food depot in a targeted airstrike.

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