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

Nigeria's War on Poverty Gets Boost as PIC Hosts GS-24 Gender Inclusion Summit

Nigeria's War on Poverty Gets Boost as PIC Hosts GS-24 Gender Inclusion Summit

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Obi, Otti move to convene NEC meeting, details emerge

BREAKING: Obi, Otti move to convene NEC meeting, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

JUST IN: Major shakeup as Niger State Judiciary fires 3 officers, demotes 1, details emerge

JUST IN: Major shakeup as Niger State Judiciary fires 3 officers, demotes 1, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Ex-APC national auditor dumps party, shares reasons

JUST IN: Ex-APC national auditor dumps party, shares reasons

Politics

a year ago

Drama as Abure issues stern warning to Gov Otti over move to convene NEC meeting, details emerge

Drama as Abure issues stern warning to Gov Otti over move to convene NEC meeting, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Weather alert: NiMET issues fresh warning to 6 Northern states over looming heavy thunderstorms, strong winds

Weather alert: NiMET issues fresh warning to 6 Northern states over looming heavy thunderstorms, strong winds

Nigeria

a year ago

"Didn't Expect it": Shettima cracks up audience over NBA invite after Mungo Park suit, sneaker saga

"Didn't Expect it": Shettima cracks up audience over NBA invite after Mungo Park suit, sneaker saga

Nigeria

a year ago

VP Kashim Shettima had the audience laughing on when he joked that he never expected to be invited back to the NBA conference after last year’s sneakers saga.

BREAKING: NEMA releases fresh report on death toll in Northeast Nigeria, details emerge

BREAKING: NEMA releases fresh report on death toll in Northeast Nigeria, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

At least 49 people have lost their lives, and thousands have been displaced in northeastern Nigeria due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains.

Were 150 people abducted in Sokoto? Police Break Silence

Were 150 people abducted in Sokoto? Police Break Silence

Nigeria

a year ago

The Sokoto police command has on Tuesday, August 27, stated that there is no official report confirming the alleged abduction of 150 residents in Sabon Birni LGA.

APC opens can of worms over alleged Zamfara govt’s N38.5bn fertiliser scandal, details emerge

APC opens can of worms over alleged Zamfara govt’s N38.5bn fertiliser scandal, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has recently exposed a N3.85 billion fertiliser scandal involving the state government.

"It was staged": Sowore reacts to release of seized presidential jets by Chinese firm

"It was staged": Sowore reacts to release of seized presidential jets by Chinese firm

Nigeria

a year ago

Sowore reacted after the recent ruling by a French court authorized the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

"Trying to impress Tinubu": Yoruba council slams Deputy Speaker, Kalu Over Abia comment

"Trying to impress Tinubu": Yoruba council slams Deputy Speaker, Kalu Over Abia comment

Politics

a year ago

YCW has criticized the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, for his remarks regarding the upcoming election in Abia State.

Nigerians explode over Seyi Tinubu’s presence at Kekere-Ekun swearing-in

Nigerians explode over Seyi Tinubu’s presence at Kekere-Ekun swearing-in

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians have expressed displeasure over Seyi Tinubu's presence at the swearing-in of Acting Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, with many saying it inappropriate.

BREAKING: Bode George finally unmasks real reason, politicians responsible for PDPs problems

BREAKING: Bode George finally unmasks real reason, politicians responsible for PDPs problems

Politics

a year ago

Chief Bode George, a member of the Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party, has attributed the party's ongoing internal conflict to issues of injustice.

BREAKING: Appeal court makes final decision on Edo PDP Guber candidacy, details emerge

BREAKING: Appeal court makes final decision on Edo PDP Guber candidacy, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reaffirmed the nomination of Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) in Edo.

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