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

"Why Nigerians should not be concerned about Trump's re-election": Top PDP chieftain speaks

"Why Nigerians should not be concerned about Trump's re-election": Top PDP chieftain speaks

Nigeria

10 months ago

FBI arrests top Nigerian politician in US over alleged $3.3m romance scam

FBI arrests top Nigerian politician in US over alleged $3.3m romance scam

US

10 months ago

PMG lauds speaker Abbas' leadership, Reps commitment to nation-building

PMG lauds speaker Abbas' leadership, Reps commitment to nation-building

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerians react as new minister claims his 'appointment is mission to recapture Kano for APC'

Nigerians react as new minister claims his 'appointment is mission to recapture Kano for APC'

Nigeria

10 months ago

Fubara goes spiritual, hints on why God allowed Rivers political crisis, details emerge

Fubara goes spiritual, hints on why God allowed Rivers political crisis, details emerge

Politics

10 months ago

6 cartels arrested as NDLEA busts cross-border drug trafficking rings

6 cartels arrested as NDLEA busts cross-border drug trafficking rings

Nigeria

10 months ago

IGP releases fresh orders against Amotekun, vigilante groups as Ondo election looms

IGP releases fresh orders against Amotekun, vigilante groups as Ondo election looms

Politics

10 months ago

As the Ondo governorship election nears, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has banned Amotekun and Vigilante Corps from participating in the electoral process.

How 113 foreign hackers reportedly enjoyed police protection before final arrest, details emerge

How 113 foreign hackers reportedly enjoyed police protection before final arrest, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Abuja residents have recounted how Nigerian police arrested 113 foreign nationals along with 17 Nigerian accomplices in connection with cybercrime activities.

Tinubu told to take action as national grid collapses multiple times in 1 week, details emerge

Tinubu told to take action as national grid collapses multiple times in 1 week, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum has reacted to Nigeria's national power grid's repeated collapse this week which plunged parts of the country into darkness.

"Tinubu's bothered about 2027, not security": PDP bigwig blows hot

"Tinubu's bothered about 2027, not security": PDP bigwig blows hot

Nigeria

10 months ago

PDP's Dr. Gbe Benjamin Orduen criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of prioritizing political gains over tackling Nigeria’s security issues.

PDP calls for immediate sack of power minister as Nigeria suffers multiple grid collapses

PDP calls for immediate sack of power minister as Nigeria suffers multiple grid collapses

Nigeria

10 months ago

PDP's chieftain, Dr. Gbe Orduen, has demanded the immediate dismissal of Power Minister, Adelabu after repeated grid collapses plunged the country into darkness.

Jonathan reacts as Trump wins US 2024 presidential election, details emerge

Jonathan reacts as Trump wins US 2024 presidential election, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

After Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan sent a heartfelt congratulatory message to Trump.

"What my late wife did to secure my release from prison": Obasanjo speaks

"What my late wife did to secure my release from prison": Obasanjo speaks

Nigeria

10 months ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently reflected on his time in prison, recounting the pivotal role his late wife, Stella, played in securing his release.

Guru Mahara Ji sends strong warning to primate Ayodele over predictions against Tinubu, Nigeria

Guru Mahara Ji sends strong warning to primate Ayodele over predictions against Tinubu, Nigeria

Nigeria

10 months ago

Satguru Maharaj Ji, founder of the One Love Family, has warned Primate Ayodele to stop making negative prophecies about President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria's future.

Top Nigerian lawyer withdraws case against Abia lawmaker, cites integrity concerns

Top Nigerian lawyer withdraws case against Abia lawmaker, cites integrity concerns

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian lawyer Deji Adeyanju has announced the withdrawal of his firm’s legal representation in a case involving alleged assault by an Abia State lawmaker.

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