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

2821 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

JUST IN: Army arrests, probes soldier over murder of policeman in Lagos

JUST IN: Army arrests, probes soldier over murder of policeman in Lagos

Nigeria

11 months ago

Buhari sends 10-man delegation from former cabinet to condole grieving ex-minister, Paulin Tallen

Buhari sends 10-man delegation from former cabinet to condole grieving ex-minister, Paulin Tallen

Nigeria

11 months ago

Did Buhari approve Emefiele’s naira redesign in 2022? CBN ex-deputy governor clears air

Did Buhari approve Emefiele’s naira redesign in 2022? CBN ex-deputy governor clears air

Nigeria

11 months ago

"Why Boko Haram, bandits, others remain undefeated in Nigeria": Senator Ndume gives 2 reasons

"Why Boko Haram, bandits, others remain undefeated in Nigeria": Senator Ndume gives 2 reasons

Nigeria

11 months ago

Peter Obi breaks silence as court reinstates Abure as Labour Party National Chairman

Peter Obi breaks silence as court reinstates Abure as Labour Party National Chairman

Politics

11 months ago

Agro-stakeholder urges action on Nigeria's food security crisis

Agro-stakeholder urges action on Nigeria's food security crisis

Nigeria

11 months ago

JUST IN: Repentant Boko Haram fighters escape government custody, cart away rifles, motorcycles

JUST IN: Repentant Boko Haram fighters escape government custody, cart away rifles, motorcycles

Nigeria

11 months ago

Thirteen ex-members of Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JASDJ), commonly known as Boko Haram, have escaped from a military camp in Borno State.

Over 50 NNPP members reject party, join forces with APC in Kano

Over 50 NNPP members reject party, join forces with APC in Kano

Politics

11 months ago

Hundreds of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) members from Shanono Local Government Area in Kano State have switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress.

Port Harcourt refinery: N/Delta youths raise alarm over NNPCL cabals allegedly scheming to shortchange region

Port Harcourt refinery: N/Delta youths raise alarm over NNPCL cabals allegedly scheming to shortchange region

Nigeria

11 months ago

Niger Delta Youth Network has raised concerns over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s failure to start fuel production at the Port Harcourt refinery.

2025 Hajj fare to hit N10 million? NAHCON chairman speaks on measures to cut costs

2025 Hajj fare to hit N10 million? NAHCON chairman speaks on measures to cut costs

Nigeria

11 months ago

NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, assured Nigerians that the commission is working to lower the projected 10 million naira 2025 hajj fare.

FCT minister, Wike clears air on how Patience, Goodluck Jonathan supported him politically

FCT minister, Wike clears air on how Patience, Goodluck Jonathan supported him politically

Politics

11 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has clarified the political support he received from former First Lady Patience Jonathan and her husband, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

5 missing, 15 saved in horrific Lagos boat collision, says LASWA

5 missing, 15 saved in horrific Lagos boat collision, says LASWA

Nigeria

11 months ago

Five people still missing, while 15 others have been rescued after a collision between 2 boats on in Lagos, the Lagos State Waterways Authority confirmed.

"Shops must open": Soludo vows to take action against those observing sit-at-home order

"Shops must open": Soludo vows to take action against those observing sit-at-home order

Nigeria

11 months ago

Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has warned of strict penalties for traders who continue to close their shops on Mondays due to the sit-at-home order.

JUST IN: 21 Feared dead as 2 boats collide in Lagos, details emerge

JUST IN: 21 Feared dead as 2 boats collide in Lagos, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Around 21 passengers are feared to have died in a tragic boat accident on Monday night in the lagoon near Imore town, Amuwo-Odofin LGA, Lagos State.

Frank condemns burning of LG secretariats in Rivers, demands Wike, Egbetokun's resignation

Frank condemns burning of LG secretariats in Rivers, demands Wike, Egbetokun's resignation

Politics

11 months ago

A chieftain of the All-Progressives Congress, Comrade Timi Frank, has called for the sack of IGP Kayode Egbetokun and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over Rivers crisis.

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