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

Sowore finally opens up on why he rejected N800,000 from MKO Abiola, details emerge

Sowore finally opens up on why he rejected N800,000 from MKO Abiola, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

2027: Northern group regrets voting against Jonathan in 2015, asks him to run against Tinubu

2027: Northern group regrets voting against Jonathan in 2015, asks him to run against Tinubu

Politics

10 months ago

Video shows MC Oluomo as he resumes office as NURTW national president: "Who be your oga?"

Video shows MC Oluomo as he resumes office as NURTW national president: "Who be your oga?"

Nigeria

10 months ago

BREAKING: Okpebholo sworn-in as Edo state gov, takes over from Obaseki

BREAKING: Okpebholo sworn-in as Edo state gov, takes over from Obaseki

Nigeria

10 months ago

EFCC breaks silence on alleged naira abuse at senator Goje’s daughter's wedding, speaks on next step

EFCC breaks silence on alleged naira abuse at senator Goje’s daughter's wedding, speaks on next step

Nigeria

10 months ago

"Lukarawa terrorists usurping traditional rulers' roles in Kebbi": Human rights activist warns

"Lukarawa terrorists usurping traditional rulers' roles in Kebbi": Human rights activist warns

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian Army begins operation as new deadly group intensifies massacre in Sokoto, Kebbi

Nigerian Army begins operation as new deadly group intensifies massacre in Sokoto, Kebbi

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to counter Lukarawa, a recently identified terror group intensifying attacks in Sokoto and Kebbi states.

JUST IN: 3 dead as truck collides with tricycle in Lagos, video emerges

JUST IN: 3 dead as truck collides with tricycle in Lagos, video emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

A tragic accident struck Ayetoro after a truck with brake failure descended from Ita-Opo, crashing into a tricycle, a parked Toyota Camry, and then the busy market.

BREAKING: Sensitive election materials for governorship poll arrive in OndO, photos emerge

BREAKING: Sensitive election materials for governorship poll arrive in OndO, photos emerge

Politics

10 months ago

Sensitive materials for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election have arrived safely in Akure, the state capital, ahead of the poll on Saturday, 16 November.

Lakurawa: New deadly terrorist group offers huge financial incentives to recruit youths in Sokoto

Lakurawa: New deadly terrorist group offers huge financial incentives to recruit youths in Sokoto

Nigeria

10 months ago

Sokoto communities are gripped by concern as a new extremist group, reportedly named “Lakurawa,” lures youths with financial incentives to join their ranks.

Okpebholo announces first appointment ahead of inauguration, details emerge

Okpebholo announces first appointment ahead of inauguration, details emerge

Politics

10 months ago

Edo State Governor-elect Monday Okpebholo has set the tone for his administration by appointing Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary ahead of his inauguration.

Lakurawa: Key facts to know about "new" deadly group terrorising Nigeria’s northwest

Lakurawa: Key facts to know about "new" deadly group terrorising Nigeria’s northwest

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Nigerian Army has recently identified Lakurawa as a deadly force threatening northwestern Nigeria. Legit.ng has compiled key facts about this emerging group.

Lakurawa: Arewa Forum scores Tinubu's security performance as new terrorist group emerges

Lakurawa: Arewa Forum scores Tinubu's security performance as new terrorist group emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) reviewed President Bola Tinubu's security efforts, noting progress but raising concerns over new emerging threats.

Analyst highlights 2 weakest link in Nigeria's democracy, calls for reform

Analyst highlights 2 weakest link in Nigeria's democracy, calls for reform

Nigeria

10 months ago

Austin Aigbe, top official at Center for Democracy and Development, identifies Nigeria's leadership selection process as the key challenge to its democracy.

Nigeria’s democratic progress hindered by lack of electoral deterrence, says Sam Amadi

Nigeria’s democratic progress hindered by lack of electoral deterrence, says Sam Amadi

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigeria’s democratic stagnation stems from inadequate deterrence against electoral manipulation, says Dr. Sam Amadi, a Nigerian legal scholar and politician said.

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