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

2817 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Ondo 2024: Why "I am at an advantage to win", Aiyedatiwa speaks after voting

Ondo 2024: Why "I am at an advantage to win", Aiyedatiwa speaks after voting

Politics

9 months ago

"My wife died after hospital removed her fibroid and womb without my permission": Husband speaks out

"My wife died after hospital removed her fibroid and womb without my permission": Husband speaks out

Nigeria

9 months ago

Ondo 2024 guber: APC, PDP set for showdown as 1.7m registered voters elect next governor

Ondo 2024 guber: APC, PDP set for showdown as 1.7m registered voters elect next governor

Politics

9 months ago

Ondo governorship election: Tight security as military, police seal borders, IG declares lockdown

Ondo governorship election: Tight security as military, police seal borders, IG declares lockdown

Politics

9 months ago

Nigerians react as Atiku's ex-Aide Bwala hails Tinubu over appointment

Nigerians react as Atiku's ex-Aide Bwala hails Tinubu over appointment

Nigeria

9 months ago

Ondo governorship election: Yoruba council predicts winner as APC, PDP, others lock horns

Ondo governorship election: Yoruba council predicts winner as APC, PDP, others lock horns

Nigeria

9 months ago

New party seeks registration to battle Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

New party seeks registration to battle Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

Politics

9 months ago

The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), a new political force, has entered the scene with a aim to challenge the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 election.

JUST IN: Gov Okpebholo makes another move, appoints new chief of staff, details emerge

JUST IN: Gov Okpebholo makes another move, appoints new chief of staff, details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken a pivotal step in his administration by naming Hon. Gani Audu as his new Chief of Staff (CSO).

Ondo guber 2024: Tinubu commends INEC, sends important message to politicians

Ondo guber 2024: Tinubu commends INEC, sends important message to politicians

Politics

9 months ago

As the governorship election in Ondo State approaches, President Bola Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders and voters to honor the democratic process.

Tinubu, NASS urged to urgently reject coastal guards bill, 5 CSOs give reasons

Tinubu, NASS urged to urgently reject coastal guards bill, 5 CSOs give reasons

Nigeria

9 months ago

Five civil society organizations have strongly opposed the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill under consideration in the National Assembly, labeling it as "anti-Nigerian."

Ondo 2024 governorship election: Key facts about Ajayi Agboola, PDP candidate

Ondo 2024 governorship election: Key facts about Ajayi Agboola, PDP candidate

Politics

9 months ago

As the November 16 Ondo state governorship election approaches, Legit.ng has put together key facts about Peoples Democratic Party's candidate, Ajayi Agboola.

BREAKING: Fuel-laden tanker explodes in Jigawa, details emerge

BREAKING: Fuel-laden tanker explodes in Jigawa, details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

A fuel-laden tanker has reportedly bursted into flames near the Jigawa-Kano border on Wednesday, November 13, sending shockwaves through the local community.

Ondo guber: Shettima, Ganduje rally support for Aiyedatiwa as APC, PDP, LP, others lock horns Nov 16

Ondo guber: Shettima, Ganduje rally support for Aiyedatiwa as APC, PDP, LP, others lock horns Nov 16

Politics

9 months ago

Vice-President Kashim Shettima urged Ondo residents to vote for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, in the upcoming election.

JUST IN: Fear as Lokoja varsity sacks 4 top lecturers, lists reasons

JUST IN: Fear as Lokoja varsity sacks 4 top lecturers, lists reasons

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Governing Council of the Federal University, Lokoja, has dismissed four senior lecturers over allegations of examination misconduct and sexual harassment.

6 hospitalized as thugs launch attack against PDP members in Ondo, details emerge

6 hospitalized as thugs launch attack against PDP members in Ondo, details emerge

Politics

9 months ago

Six members of the People’s Democratic Party in Ondo State are undergoing medical treatment after an attack by suspected armed thugs in Idanre Local Government Area.

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