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

2101 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Onuigbo Slams Barr. Ubani Over “False” Claims on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road Project

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sir Sam Onuigbo, has faulted a recent petition by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Barr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, accusing him of peddling misleading information about the state of the Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road project.

Mining marshal dismantle illegal mining stronghold in Nasarawa

A major crackdown, Mining Marshals have dismantled a fortified illegal mining camp in Rafin Gabas, Kokona LGA, Nasarawa, disrupting long-running illicit operations.

Reasons Tinubu sacked Mele Kyari, NNPCL board emerge

President Tinubu sacked Mele Kyari and NNPCL board members over poor performance and failure to meet production targets, top Presidency officials have disclosed.

Breaking: FCT Minister Wike breaks silence days after rumours of collapse

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports of his alleged collapse last week, describing them as false and a political ploy to score cheap points.

Video: Panic on Lagos waterways as LagFerry boat goes up in flames, many passengers injured

A fire on the Lagos waterways injured many passengers when a LagFerry boat, Igbega Eko, erupted in flames while en route to Victoria Island on April 3.

Tinubu asked to revoke Fubara's suspension as Nigerians in diaspora give reason

Nigerians in the UK have rejected the suspension of Gov Fubara and the state of emergency in Rivers, calling it an overreach that harms Nigeria's global reputation.

“I never begged on behalf of any judge” Ken Nnamani fires back at Abbo

Former President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani, has vehemently denied allegations made against him by Senator Elisha Abbo, describing them as “pathetic lies” and fabrications designed to mislead the public.

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: Full list of African countries affected

Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs will impact Nigeria, Ghana, and 43 other African countries, potentially altering U.S.-Africa trade relations with new measures.

Woman faces arrest for trafficking own 19-year-old daughter to Mauritania for N50,000

Operatives from Zone 2 Command arrested a woman and an accomplice for trafficking young girls, including her 19-year-old daughter, to Mauritania.

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