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

Osun government gives fresh update on Implementation of new minimum wage, details emerge

Osun government gives fresh update on Implementation of new minimum wage, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Okada riders reportedly kill top police officer in Lagos, details emerge

Okada riders reportedly kill top police officer in Lagos, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Terrorists strike again kill 2, abduct APC chairman, 13 others in Katsina

Terrorists strike again kill 2, abduct APC chairman, 13 others in Katsina

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerians react as Abuja National Mosque names Ilyas Usman as first-ever Igbo Imam

Nigerians react as Abuja National Mosque names Ilyas Usman as first-ever Igbo Imam

Nigeria

10 months ago

Political shake-up as ex-Ekiti ADP governorship candidate, supporters defect to APC

Political shake-up as ex-Ekiti ADP governorship candidate, supporters defect to APC

Politics

10 months ago

"A sterling example": President Tinubu hails general Gowon at 90

"A sterling example": President Tinubu hails general Gowon at 90

Nigeria

10 months ago

Police nab 2 students for reportedly stealing 100 phones in Bauchi

Police nab 2 students for reportedly stealing 100 phones in Bauchi

Nigeria

10 months ago

Bauchi state Police officers have arrested two secondary school students for allegedly stealing 100 mobile phones and electronics from a local shop.

Peter Obi fumes as Tinubu, Shettima jet out of Nigeria amid worsening economic crisis

Peter Obi fumes as Tinubu, Shettima jet out of Nigeria amid worsening economic crisis

Nigeria

10 months ago

Peter Obi, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and his vice Shettima for travelling abroad amid worsening economic woes.

JAMB updates admission policy, gives fresh conditions to varsities, others on admitting under-16 students

JAMB updates admission policy, gives fresh conditions to varsities, others on admitting under-16 students

Nigeria

10 months ago

JAMB has updated its admission policy, permitting Nigerian tertiary institutions to admit students under 16, provided if those students turn 16 by August 2025.

"Unifying figure": President Tinubu sends words to Ooni of Ife at 50

"Unifying figure": President Tinubu sends words to Ooni of Ife at 50

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has joined Nigerians and the global Yoruba community in celebrating the 50th birthday of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

JUST IN: Bill for Ogoja state from Cross River moves forward, passes second reading

JUST IN: Bill for Ogoja state from Cross River moves forward, passes second reading

Nigeria

10 months ago

A bill seeking to create a new state from Cross River, called Ogoja State, has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.

JUST IN: Full details of promises, agreement between Tinubu's govt, NLC finally out, details emerge

JUST IN: Full details of promises, agreement between Tinubu's govt, NLC finally out, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

To address the demands of the NLC and TUC, the FG has pledged to make five refineries fully operational and settle outstanding wage arrears, among other promises.

JUST IN: WHO, UNICEF, others react as over 800,000 doses of malaria vaccine arrive Nigeria

JUST IN: WHO, UNICEF, others react as over 800,000 doses of malaria vaccine arrive Nigeria

Nigeria

10 months ago

Fight against malaria just got a boost as the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has secured about 846, 000 doses of malaria vaccines.

"How my father’s life ended 20 seconds after prayer": Senator Zwingina son recounts

"How my father’s life ended 20 seconds after prayer": Senator Zwingina son recounts

Nigeria

10 months ago

As different political players gather to pay tribute, Kabrh, the son of late Senator Jonathan Zwingina has revealed that his father died 20 minutes after praying.

Jigawa tank explosion: Death toll hits over 100 as victims get mass burial

Jigawa tank explosion: Death toll hits over 100 as victims get mass burial

Nigeria

10 months ago

The death toll from the devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has climbed to over 100.

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