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

2820 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

PHOTOS: Birthday celebrant, DJ, 3 others arrested as Lagos govt takes action against environmental nuisance

PHOTOS: Birthday celebrant, DJ, 3 others arrested as Lagos govt takes action against environmental nuisance

Nigeria

10 months ago

Elon Musk offers $1 million daily to voters signing pro-Trump petition

Elon Musk offers $1 million daily to voters signing pro-Trump petition

Nigeria

10 months ago

JUST IN: Fani-Kayode’s aide dies in Abuja hotel, details emerge

JUST IN: Fani-Kayode’s aide dies in Abuja hotel, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

EFCC blows hot as 16 governors approach court to scrap its operations

EFCC blows hot as 16 governors approach court to scrap its operations

Nigeria

10 months ago

Top PDP chieftain opposes Ex-Ekiti gov, Fayose's claims on Wike, Fubara feud, proposes 3 solutions

Top PDP chieftain opposes Ex-Ekiti gov, Fayose's claims on Wike, Fubara feud, proposes 3 solutions

Politics

10 months ago

"Noisemaking": Ex-Ekiti gov Fayose reacts as PDP threatens expulsion from party, details emerge

"Noisemaking": Ex-Ekiti gov Fayose reacts as PDP threatens expulsion from party, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

"We' ll show him the way out soon": Fayose slammed over comment on PDP Internal wranglings

"We' ll show him the way out soon": Fayose slammed over comment on PDP Internal wranglings

Politics

10 months ago

Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has faced sharp criticism from PDP chieftain Dr. Gbe Benjamin Orduen over his comments on the party’s internal issues.

Ex-Benue gov, Ortom under fire as herders' attacks drastically drop in new govt

Ex-Benue gov, Ortom under fire as herders' attacks drastically drop in new govt

Nigeria

10 months ago

A PDP chieftain, Gbe Benjamin Orduen, has condemned the former governor of Benue State for his handling of security issues while praising the current governor, Alia.

"I'm disappointed": Top obidient calls out Peter Obi for failing to celebrate Ooni of Ife at 50

"I'm disappointed": Top obidient calls out Peter Obi for failing to celebrate Ooni of Ife at 50

Nigeria

10 months ago

A supporter of Peter Obi has publicly expressed disappointment over Obi’s failure to celebrate the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on his 50th birthday.

"He's not a great leader": Sam Amadi revisits Nigeria’s dark past, accuses Gowon of genocide at 90

"He's not a great leader": Sam Amadi revisits Nigeria’s dark past, accuses Gowon of genocide at 90

Nigeria

10 months ago

As Nigeria marks General Yakubu Gowon's 90th birthday, Sam Amadi has stirred controversy by accusing him of genocide during the Nigerian Civil War.

2027: Northern elites reignite fresh plot against Tinubu's bid, fingers GEJ as chosen one

2027: Northern elites reignite fresh plot against Tinubu's bid, fingers GEJ as chosen one

Politics

10 months ago

In a move, northern elites are reportedly pushing to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential race, as part of effort to defeat Tinubu.

Atiku's aide reacts to Orji Uzor's claim: "I saw Tinubu in Jabi garage last night"

Atiku's aide reacts to Orji Uzor's claim: "I saw Tinubu in Jabi garage last night"

Nigeria

10 months ago

A recent comment by Senator Orji Kalu has sparked different reactions from Nigeria, including Paul Ibe, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

BREAKING: Tinubu returns to Nigeria after vacation, video trends

BREAKING: Tinubu returns to Nigeria after vacation, video trends

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu has announced the return of Mr. President to Nigeria following a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom.

VIDEO: Popular Lagos pastor, Akande drops bombshell on tithing: "It's too small to run church"

VIDEO: Popular Lagos pastor, Akande drops bombshell on tithing: "It's too small to run church"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Pastor James Akanbi of God Mercy Revival Ministries boldly stated that tithing contributions from church members are inadequate to meet the church's extensive needs.

JUST IN: Jigawa govt takes action against commissioner arrested with married woman in uncompleted building

JUST IN: Jigawa govt takes action against commissioner arrested with married woman in uncompleted building

Nigeria

10 months ago

Jigawa state Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has promptly suspended Auwalu Sankara, the Commissioner for Special Duties after been caught by Hisbah with married woman.

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