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

2317 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

June 12: 25 important takeaways from Tinubu’s powerful Democracy Day speech

June 12: 25 important takeaways from Tinubu’s powerful Democracy Day speech

Nigeria

2 days ago

June 12: Fresh update emerges over planned hardship protest as Lagos police, CSOs take major actions

June 12: Fresh update emerges over planned hardship protest as Lagos police,...

Nigeria

2 days ago

Former Senate president Saraki storms NASS, reason, video emerge

Former Senate president Saraki storms NASS, reason, video emerge

Nigeria

2 days ago

2027 election: Amaechi breaks silence on what he'll do to sack Tinubu in 2027, as Wike spits fire

2027 election: Amaechi breaks silence on what he'll do to sack Tinubu in 2027,...

Politics

2 days ago

Ex-presidential aspirant speaks on how Nigeria's 'democracy is damaged', ruled by civilian dictators

Ex-presidential aspirant speaks on how Nigeria's 'democracy is damaged', ruled...

Nigeria

3 days ago

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court takes action on 2 motions by senate president against Kogi lawmaker

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court takes action on 2 motions by senate president...

Nigeria

3 days ago

June 12: Nigerians declare protest against hardship, insecurity as locations emerge

June 12: Nigerians declare protest against hardship, insecurity as locations emerge

Nigeria

3 days ago

Massive protests will take place across Abuja, Lagos, and other cities on June 12 as Nigerians demand justice & action against insecurity and hardship.

2027: "Oyo is calling you, answer their call," Posters of dead broadcaster flood streets

2027: "Oyo is calling you, answer their call," Posters of dead broadcaster flood streets

Nigeria

3 days ago

Posters of Hamzat Oriyomi spark speculation about his 2027 candidacy. Supporters urge him to answer Oyo’s call, but he has yet to confirm his political intentions.

Reactions as Elon Musk says he regrets some social media posts he made about Trump

Reactions as Elon Musk says he regrets some social media posts he made about Trump

US

3 days ago

Elon Musk regretted his social media posts about Trump, acknowledging they went too far. The apology follows a rift, with mixed reactions from social media users.

Facts emerge after what looked like stone fell on Emir Sanusi while delivering his speech in Kano

Facts emerge after what looked like stone fell on Emir Sanusi while delivering his speech in Kano

Nigeria

4 days ago

A drone fell on Emir Sanusi II during a speech in Kano, sparking stoning rumors. The operator explained it was an accident due to low battery, and he apologized.

Fresh update emerges over Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu fight as Lagos gov takes actions

Fresh update emerges over Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu fight as Lagos gov takes actions

Nigeria

4 days ago

Tinubu has left Lagos after 2-week stay, with tensions over snubs and political disagreements with Sanwo-Olu. Efforts to reconcile emerge amid growing tensions.

"Stop playing hide & seek": Matawalle sends bold message to Zamfara gov about joining APC

"Stop playing hide & seek": Matawalle sends bold message to Zamfara gov about joining APC

Nigeria

4 days ago

Matawalle urged Zamfara Gov Lawal to join APC, praised Tinubu's efforts on security, & criticised Lawal's administration for underperforming despite federal support.

Fayose finally breaks silence on defecting to APC, 2 other things after visiting Tinubu in Lagos

Fayose finally breaks silence on defecting to APC, 2 other things after visiting Tinubu in Lagos

Nigeria

4 days ago

Former Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose, visited President Tinubu to offer support, praised his efforts to stabilise Nigeria, and dismissed defection rumours.

Pro Tompolo group vows to mobilize 10m votes for Tinubu in 2027

Pro Tompolo group vows to mobilize 10m votes for Tinubu in 2027

Nigeria

4 days ago

The PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, a socio-political supporters’ group of President Bola Tinubu, has pledged to mobilise 10million votes to support his re-election bid in 2027.

Farmers, Aquaculturalists speak out after Tinubu appointed Yazeed Danfulani as NAIC boss

Farmers, Aquaculturalists speak out after Tinubu appointed Yazeed Danfulani as NAIC boss

Nigeria

4 days ago

NAPA supports Yazeed Danfulani’s appointment as NAIC MD, calling it a solution to insurance challenges for farmers. They urge collaboration and government backing.

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