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

"Stop importation of fake fuel to Nigeria": Nigerians in Diaspora warn Tinubu

"Stop importation of fake fuel to Nigeria": Nigerians in Diaspora warn Tinubu

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kogi: Hopes for improved electricity dashed as armed men attack Obajana transmission station

Kogi: Hopes for improved electricity dashed as armed men attack Obajana transmission station

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigerians react as Obaseki embarks on post-tenure medical vacation

Nigerians react as Obaseki embarks on post-tenure medical vacation

Nigeria

9 months ago

List: quick facts about the top 4 candidates contesting Ondo election

List: quick facts about the top 4 candidates contesting Ondo election

Politics

10 months ago

"75, 69...": Candidates' age released as APC, PDP, LP, others battle for the soul of Ondo Nov 16

"75, 69...": Candidates' age released as APC, PDP, LP, others battle for the soul of Ondo Nov 16

Nigeria

10 months ago

FULL LIST: 14 students bag first class as UI holds 76th convocation

FULL LIST: 14 students bag first class as UI holds 76th convocation

Education

10 months ago

PHOTOS: NAFDAC busts illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, herbalist arrested

PHOTOS: NAFDAC busts illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, herbalist arrested

Nigeria

10 months ago

On Wednesday, November 13, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) shut down an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba.

"I’m pleading with Nigerians for help": Lagos cleric cries out over alleged N351,169 fraud by e-Firm

"I’m pleading with Nigerians for help": Lagos cleric cries out over alleged N351,169 fraud by e-Firm

Nigeria

10 months ago

Lagos cleric Abdulrasheed Alaseye has sought help from Nigerians after losing N351,169 to an online company offering SIM and recharge card subscriptions.

JUST IN: 2 soldiers killed as gunmen attack checkpoint in Abia state, details emerge

JUST IN: 2 soldiers killed as gunmen attack checkpoint in Abia state, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Two soldiers were killed in a gunmen attack at an army checkpoint early Wednesday, November 13, in Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states.

Minimum wage: NLC directs members in states yet to comply to proceed on strike, shares details

Minimum wage: NLC directs members in states yet to comply to proceed on strike, shares details

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed members in states yet to implement the new minimum wage to begin an indefinite strike on December 1, 2024.

Ondo 2024: Peter Obi explains why residents should vote for Labour Party candidate

Ondo 2024: Peter Obi explains why residents should vote for Labour Party candidate

Nigeria

10 months ago

Ex-presidential candidate, Peter Obi has endorsed Labour Party's Hon. Sola Ebiseni, praising his potential for Ondo's development ahead of the governorship election.

Shehu Buba: Trouble as constituents move to recall Nigerian senator, give reason

Shehu Buba: Trouble as constituents move to recall Nigerian senator, give reason

Nigeria

10 months ago

Senator Shehu Buba of Bauchi state is facing scrutiny and discontent from his constituents, who have initiated a formal recall process to remove him from office.

Ondo 2024: Shettima leads APC mega rally as alleged rigging plot emerges in Ajayi’s camp

Ondo 2024: Shettima leads APC mega rally as alleged rigging plot emerges in Ajayi’s camp

Politics

10 months ago

Ahead of Ondo’s governorship election, vice president Kashim Shettima is to lead the APC rally in support of its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Tinubu's tax reform bill gets crucial backing from NNPP lawmaker

Tinubu's tax reform bill gets crucial backing from NNPP lawmaker

Nigeria

10 months ago

Abdulmumin Jibrin, the representative for Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, has voiced support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's tax reform bill.

Jos bomb scare sparks panic as Police, Plateau Govt React

Jos bomb scare sparks panic as Police, Plateau Govt React

Nigeria

10 months ago

Residents in central Jos were thrown into panic on Tuesday, November 12, after reports of a possible bomb threat at the bustling Terminus Market area.

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