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

2833 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Groups raise alarm, question unlawful termination of federal medical director in Enugu

Groups raise alarm, question unlawful termination of federal medical director in Enugu

Nigeria

a year ago

"Truth Be Told": Atiku reacts to cleaner who returned $10,000 in Kano

"Truth Be Told": Atiku reacts to cleaner who returned $10,000 in Kano

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Bill Gates to meet with health, nutrition experts during visit to Nigeria

JUST IN: Bill Gates to meet with health, nutrition experts during visit to Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

FULL LIST: Police Service Commission promotes 31 to DCPs, 505 CSPs

FULL LIST: Police Service Commission promotes 31 to DCPs, 505 CSPs

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu breaks silence on death of late Yar'Adua's mother, details emerge

Tinubu breaks silence on death of late Yar'Adua's mother, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

"Anything to better North": APC elders back gov Sule, endorse Ganduje as N'Chairman

"Anything to better North": APC elders back gov Sule, endorse Ganduje as N'Chairman

Politics

a year ago

PHOTOS: Kano headmaster arrested for illegally selling school furniture

PHOTOS: Kano headmaster arrested for illegally selling school furniture

Nigeria

a year ago

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has arrested the Headmaster of Kano school for allegedly selling school property.

6.8bn Dollars Debt: APC group blows hot, demands immediate sack of NNPCL boss, Kyari

6.8bn Dollars Debt: APC group blows hot, demands immediate sack of NNPCL boss, Kyari

Nigeria

a year ago

An APC group has demanded the dismissal of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, following the company's admission of a $6.8 billion debt.

BREAKING: Tragedy as gunmen kill policeman, vigilante in Sokoto

BREAKING: Tragedy as gunmen kill policeman, vigilante in Sokoto

Nigeria

a year ago

As Nigeria continues to battle with insecurity, Gunmen have reportedly shot and killed a police officer and a vigilante during a patrol in Sokoto State.

JUST IN: Tragedy as terrorists attack Yobe community, kill many, burn houses, shops

JUST IN: Tragedy as terrorists attack Yobe community, kill many, burn houses, shops

Nigeria

a year ago

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched an attack on Mafa village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, resulting in an unknown number of fatalities.

BREAKING: Fire outbreak at Katsina Government House, details emerge

BREAKING: Fire outbreak at Katsina Government House, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

A chamber, adjacent to the governor’s office, where the governor meets with important dignitaries, was hit by an early morning fire on Monday, in Katsina

Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL, reasons, details emerge

Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL, reasons, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the urgent listing of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) on the stock exchange.

Fuel queue: Why DG DSS should investigate Mele Kyari, other oil sector players, Rights group speaks

Fuel queue: Why DG DSS should investigate Mele Kyari, other oil sector players, Rights group speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

A Centre has urged Adeola Ajayi, DG of the DSS, to investigate the activities of Mele Kyari, GMD of NNPC, among other players in Nigeria's oil sector.

Ekiti unveils committee on N70,000 minimum wage, details emerge

Ekiti unveils committee on N70,000 minimum wage, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has established a 13-member committee to negotiate the implementation of the new minimum wage in the state.

BREAKING: Electoral Commission in Kebbi declares winner of LGA election, details emerge

BREAKING: Electoral Commission in Kebbi declares winner of LGA election, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission announced that the All-Progressives Congress won all seats in Saturday’s local council elections in the state.

Ezra Ukanwa