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

2840 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Kano emir Sanusi's son to wed daughter of prominent politician, photos emerge

Kano emir Sanusi's son to wed daughter of prominent politician, photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Sowore unveils "real sponsors" of hardship protest

Sowore unveils "real sponsors" of hardship protest

Nigeria

a year ago

Hardship: Presidency sends crucial message to Nigerians: "You have right to protest

Hardship: Presidency sends crucial message to Nigerians: "You have right to protest

Nigeria

a year ago

"We are shocked": ETI disowns statement against Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese, details emerge

"We are shocked": ETI disowns statement against Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Shettima makes fresh appeal to Nigerians: "It's time to solve Nigeria’s problems, not protest"

Shettima makes fresh appeal to Nigerians: "It's time to solve Nigeria’s problems, not protest"

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Labour Party reacts to Kenneth Okonkwo's exit from party: "More moles will be exposed"

Just in: Labour Party reacts to Kenneth Okonkwo's exit from party: "More moles will be exposed"

Politics

a year ago

PDP chieftain reacts as suspected political thugs set his house ablaze in Delta, details emerge

PDP chieftain reacts as suspected political thugs set his house ablaze in Delta, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Some unidentified political thugs have set fire to the home of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward secretary, Azubuike Christian Uwechue, in Delta State.

Video: Peter Obi, Abia Gov Otti disagree on planned nationwide hardship protest, Nigerians react

Video: Peter Obi, Abia Gov Otti disagree on planned nationwide hardship protest, Nigerians react

Nigeria

a year ago

The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi and the governor of Abia state, Alex Otti, have shared different views on the planned nationwide protest.

US partners with 3 Nigerian universities, details emerge

US partners with 3 Nigerian universities, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Spelman College based in Atlanta, has signed an educational agreement with three universities in Lagos, to drive needed educational development in Nigeria.

Drug trafficking: Nigerian man, others busted by int'l Police in Sydney, video surfaces

Drug trafficking: Nigerian man, others busted by int'l Police in Sydney, video surfaces

Nigeria

a year ago

A 49-year-old Nigerian immigration detainee, Dirichukwu Patrick Nweke, along with an accomplice, have been charged with running a drug ring in Sydney.

Apply now: Oyo govt announces commencement of 2024/2025 bursary award

Apply now: Oyo govt announces commencement of 2024/2025 bursary award

Education

a year ago

The Oyo state government led by Seyi Makinde, has on Saturday, July 27, announced the commencement of the 2024/2025 bursary award application for indigenes.

Europe-bound suspect nabbed by NDLEA for attempting to smuggle cocaine in sandals, video emerges

Europe-bound suspect nabbed by NDLEA for attempting to smuggle cocaine in sandals, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a major arrest of a Europe-bound Nigerian man with 20 kilograms of cocaine hidden in his sandals.

Realtor speaks on what Tinubu's gov't should do to stop spate of collapsed buildings in Nigeria

Realtor speaks on what Tinubu's gov't should do to stop spate of collapsed buildings in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

A prominent realtor, Dr. Promise Egwim, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enforce stricter measures for building approvals.

Deji Adeyanju sends crucial message to Senator Ali Ndume: "You've demonstrated rare courage"

Deji Adeyanju sends crucial message to Senator Ali Ndume: "You've demonstrated rare courage"

Nigeria

a year ago

Comrade Deji Adeyanju lauded Senator Ali Ndume for his bold stance against the government's policies, despite being from the same political party.

Arewa Consultative Forum demands immediate audit of LG personnel, gives reasons

Arewa Consultative Forum demands immediate audit of LG personnel, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum has demanded for immediate probe on personnel of Local Government as part of effort geared towards ensuring fight against corruption.

Ezra Ukanwa