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

2834 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

BREAKING: President Bola Tinubu departs Nigeria for China, details emerge

BREAKING: President Bola Tinubu departs Nigeria for China, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Ganduje makes crucial predictions ahead of Edo guber election, details emerge

Ganduje makes crucial predictions ahead of Edo guber election, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

"Advise Tinubu not me": Atiku fires shots at PDP bigwig, Bode George

"Advise Tinubu not me": Atiku fires shots at PDP bigwig, Bode George

Politics

a year ago

Police react as military personnel fatally shoot officer in Zamfara State

Police react as military personnel fatally shoot officer in Zamfara State

Nigeria

a year ago

2 rights groups raise alarm over alleged ministerial vendetta against LP lawmaker Ogah

2 rights groups raise alarm over alleged ministerial vendetta against LP lawmaker Ogah

Nigeria

a year ago

"Stop Mamman": APC bigwig sends strong message to Tinubu over ban on under 18 from taking WAEC, NECO

"Stop Mamman": APC bigwig sends strong message to Tinubu over ban on under 18 from taking WAEC, NECO

Nigeria

a year ago

"Depraved Mind": Ohanaeze reacts to viral Video of woman threatening to poison Yoruba, Benin people

"Depraved Mind": Ohanaeze reacts to viral Video of woman threatening to poison Yoruba, Benin people

Nigeria

a year ago

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned a viral video in which Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Canada-based woman, made threatening to poison Yoruba and Benin descent.

US opens up on alleged plans to establish military base in Nigeria, details emerge

US opens up on alleged plans to establish military base in Nigeria, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

US government has stated that there are no intentions to establish a military base in Nigeria following the recent withdrawal of American troops from Niger Republic

APC vs PDP: Fresh poll predicts winner of Edo 2024 governorship election, details surfaces

APC vs PDP: Fresh poll predicts winner of Edo 2024 governorship election, details surfaces

Nigeria

a year ago

A recent poll API predicted Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the winner of the upcoming Edo State election.

BREAKING: Dino Melaye opens can of worms, lists 3 top politicians 'destroying' PDP, details emerge

BREAKING: Dino Melaye opens can of worms, lists 3 top politicians 'destroying' PDP, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Dino Melaye, the 2023 Kogi State governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the opposition party of being commercialized.

"Our country hasn't progressed": Okonjo-Iweala laments current state of Nigeria, proffers solution

"Our country hasn't progressed": Okonjo-Iweala laments current state of Nigeria, proffers solution

Nigeria

a year ago

WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to move past the political infighting that has hindered Nigeria progress.

Apply now: Kwara government announces over 1,500 vacancies, details emerge

Apply now: Kwara government announces over 1,500 vacancies, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Kwara state government announced plans to hire 1,611 staff members, including teaching and non-teaching personnel, from all sixteen LGA of the state.

JUST IN: Nigerian Army finally responds to calls for military rule in Nigeria: "We can't be used"

JUST IN: Nigerian Army finally responds to calls for military rule in Nigeria: "We can't be used"

Nigeria

a year ago

Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja said that the military would not allow itself to be manipulated by certain interest groups calling for military rule.

VIDEO: Many passengers injured as 2 BRT buses collide in Lagos

VIDEO: Many passengers injured as 2 BRT buses collide in Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Several passengers sustained injuries in a late-night collision between two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses at Iyana Ipaja in Lagos on Tuesday, August 27.

BREAKING: Drama as Court takes final decision on Benue APC exco dissolution, details emerge

BREAKING: Drama as Court takes final decision on Benue APC exco dissolution, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

In a dramatic development in the ongoing Benue State APC political saga, Court has stopped the dissolution of Comrade Augustine Agada-led State Working Committee.

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