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

2828 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Flooding: Atiku makes N100m donation to victims as major areas in Borno remain submerged

Flooding: Atiku makes N100m donation to victims as major areas in Borno remain submerged

Nigeria

a year ago

"Nothing like miracle anything": Archbishop speaks on NAFDAC's right to probe spiritual items

"Nothing like miracle anything": Archbishop speaks on NAFDAC's right to probe spiritual items

Nigeria

a year ago

Abba Bichi finally breaks silence on claims of fleeing after alleged $2 million theft

Abba Bichi finally breaks silence on claims of fleeing after alleged $2 million theft

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: "No payment involved": FG begins next phase of fire service recruitment, details emerge

JUST IN: "No payment involved": FG begins next phase of fire service recruitment, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

'Let the poor breathe': Tinubu under fire over 2023 statement as fresh protests against hardship looms

'Let the poor breathe': Tinubu under fire over 2023 statement as fresh protests against hardship looms

Nigeria

a year ago

Fuel hike: ActionAid blasts Tinubu's govt, demands full transparency in fuel imports breakdown

Fuel hike: ActionAid blasts Tinubu's govt, demands full transparency in fuel imports breakdown

Nigeria

a year ago

Fuel hike: Tinubu told to immediately take action on Nigeria’s prolonged refinery crisis

Fuel hike: Tinubu told to immediately take action on Nigeria’s prolonged refinery crisis

Nigeria

a year ago

Aviation expert Ojikutu has raised concerns over the root cause of Nigeria's fuel subsidy issue and addressed Nigeria's fuel crisis, calling for 4 refineries revamp.

APGA crisis deepens as Chekwas Okorie accuses Soludo of undermining party

APGA crisis deepens as Chekwas Okorie accuses Soludo of undermining party

Politics

a year ago

All-Progressives Grand Alliance founder, Chief Chekwas Okorie, accusing Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, of interfering in the party's internal affairs.

"This is a clear message": 4 arrested in Rivers as Police declare war against illegal refiners

"This is a clear message": 4 arrested in Rivers as Police declare war against illegal refiners

Nigeria

a year ago

Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering have successfully dismantled an illegal refinery in Rivers State.

Flooding: "Be ready": FG sends red alert to southern states, details emerge

Flooding: "Be ready": FG sends red alert to southern states, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal Government through the minister of water resources and sanitation, Ustev has warned the Niger Delta and southern states to prepare for potential flooding.

JUST IN: Aide debunks DSS' alleged arrest of Peter Obi, wife

JUST IN: Aide debunks DSS' alleged arrest of Peter Obi, wife

Nigeria

a year ago

Val Obienyem, Media Adviser to Peter Obi, has denied rumors that Obi was arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS)at his Anambra State home.

Edo election: DSS told to immediately investigate APC governorship candidate’s “insecurity” promise

Edo election: DSS told to immediately investigate APC governorship candidate’s “insecurity” promise

Politics

a year ago

A group has urged the Department of State Security (DSS) to launch an investigation into recent campaign promise made by Senator Monday Okpebholo.

Delta government takes fresh action to tackle state's insecurity, details emerge

Delta government takes fresh action to tackle state's insecurity, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Delta State Government has instructed owners of commercial and public premises across the state to install CCTV cameras as part of efforts to boost securitY.

Flooding: "Crocodiles, snakes out there": Borno govt sends urgent warning to residents

Flooding: "Crocodiles, snakes out there": Borno govt sends urgent warning to residents

Nigeria

a year ago

The Borno State government has warned residents about the crocodiles, snakes, and other dangerous animals that were washed into communities by floods.

Northern scholars send warning to accusers of Matawalle, declare support for Tinubu banditry fight

Northern scholars send warning to accusers of Matawalle, declare support for Tinubu banditry fight

Nigeria

a year ago

The Concerned Scholars for Peace and Development (CSPD) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Matawalle's initiatives to combat banditry in Nigeria.

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