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

Tragedy as Niger university student drowns in fishpond during hiking trip

Tragedy as Niger university student drowns in fishpond during hiking trip

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian students to get more funding as NELFUND confirms receiving N50bn from EFCC, details emerge

Nigerian students to get more funding as NELFUND confirms receiving N50bn from EFCC, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

N660m corruption case: Kwankwaso’s nephew released, as 3 LGA chairmen undergo heated scrutiny

N660m corruption case: Kwankwaso’s nephew released, as 3 LGA chairmen undergo heated scrutiny

Nigeria

a year ago

PDP rebukes deputy speaker, Kalu over comment on Abia: "You're not mouthpiece of Igbo nation"

PDP rebukes deputy speaker, Kalu over comment on Abia: "You're not mouthpiece of Igbo nation"

Politics

a year ago

Zamfara flooding: Senator Yari intervenes after 12 killed, over 1000 forced to flee

Zamfara flooding: Senator Yari intervenes after 12 killed, over 1000 forced to flee

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy as Kwara female student acting as fake girlfriend found dead in refuse bin, police react

Tragedy as Kwara female student acting as fake girlfriend found dead in refuse bin, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Umahi rejects to submit fresh projects for 2025 budget, gives reasons

JUST IN: Umahi rejects to submit fresh projects for 2025 budget, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated that the Ministry will refrain from proposing any new projects for the 2025 fiscal year, to reduce abandoned projects.

N90bn corruption case: Former Hajj Commission boss leaves EFCC detention, details emerge

N90bn corruption case: Former Hajj Commission boss leaves EFCC detention, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted bail to Jalal Arabi, the dismissed chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.

VIDEO: Navy cracks down on illegal refinery producing 200 million litres of fuel daily

VIDEO: Navy cracks down on illegal refinery producing 200 million litres of fuel daily

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal refinery located at the Isaka/Ogoloma River in Rivers State, with capacity to produce over 2 million liters fuel daily.

War against insurgency gets tough as NAF airstrike takes down 5 Boko Haram commanders in Borno

War against insurgency gets tough as NAF airstrike takes down 5 Boko Haram commanders in Borno

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Army from operation Hadin Kai in Nigeria's North East launched a airstrike on terrorist hideouts in Borno State, killing at least five commanders.

Breaking: "I'll remain in PDP to fight battles": Wike replies Edwin Clark, others over exit of PDP

Breaking: "I'll remain in PDP to fight battles": Wike replies Edwin Clark, others over exit of PDP

Politics

a year ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and denied rumors of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).

"Deeply disturbing": President Tinubu breaks silence over brutal killing of Sokoto emir by bandits

"Deeply disturbing": President Tinubu breaks silence over brutal killing of Sokoto emir by bandits

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow and empathy over the recent death of a popular Sokoto emir, Isa Bawa, adding that his government will tackle insecurity.

NAFDAC intercepts 3 fuel tankers used to transport vegetable oil in Lagos, video trends

NAFDAC intercepts 3 fuel tankers used to transport vegetable oil in Lagos, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intercepted 3 petrol tankers in Lagos being used to transport crude edible vegetable oil.

JUST IN: PDP Chair vows not to resign from party amid internal wranglings, gives reasons

JUST IN: PDP Chair vows not to resign from party amid internal wranglings, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has declared that no one can pressure him into resigning from his role.

Just In: Tinubu speaks on reviewing Nigeria’s constitution, details emerge

Just In: Tinubu speaks on reviewing Nigeria’s constitution, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to consider the proposal for a new constitution presented by a distinguished group called ‘The Patriots' during a visit to Abuja.

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