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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. He previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers. 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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

OndoDecides 2024: "The results aren't correct": PDP agent challenges election official, video trends

OndoDecides 2024: "The results aren't correct": PDP agent challenges election official, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Scores of people injured, several vehicles destroyed as gas explosion rocks Katsina

Scores of people injured, several vehicles destroyed as gas explosion rocks Katsina

Nigeria

a year ago

Ondo 2024: Tension as gunshots rock Ondo, Edo border community, details emerge

Ondo 2024: Tension as gunshots rock Ondo, Edo border community, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

"Learn loyalty": Ndume reacts as Tinubu appoints Atiku's ex-aide Bwala

"Learn loyalty": Ndume reacts as Tinubu appoints Atiku's ex-aide Bwala

Politics

a year ago

OndoDecides 2024: APC chieftain explains why Aiyedatiwa will have landslide victory in polls

OndoDecides 2024: APC chieftain explains why Aiyedatiwa will have landslide victory in polls

Politics

a year ago

"Tinubu ‘ll not interfere": ZLP guber candidate Mimiko speaks as Ondo 2024 election toughens

"Tinubu ‘ll not interfere": ZLP guber candidate Mimiko speaks as Ondo 2024 election toughens

Politics

a year ago

Ondo 2024: Why "I am at an advantage to win", Aiyedatiwa speaks after voting

Ondo 2024: Why "I am at an advantage to win", Aiyedatiwa speaks after voting

Politics

a year ago

Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa has voiced confidence in winning in the ongoing Ondo governorship election, attributing his optimism to comprehensive state-wide campaign.

"My wife died after hospital removed her fibroid and womb without my permission": Husband speaks out

"My wife died after hospital removed her fibroid and womb without my permission": Husband speaks out

Nigeria

a year ago

A grieving husband, Kelion Nwoha-Mba has shared the heartbreaking details of his wife Fiona's tragic death after surgery at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital.

Ondo 2024 guber: APC, PDP set for showdown as 1.7m registered voters elect next governor

Ondo 2024 guber: APC, PDP set for showdown as 1.7m registered voters elect next governor

Politics

a year ago

As the Ondo 2020 gubernatorial election begins, over 1.7 million voters in the state are set to decide who becomes the governor between the APC, PDP, among others.

Ondo governorship election: Tight security as military, police seal borders, IG declares lockdown

Ondo governorship election: Tight security as military, police seal borders, IG declares lockdown

Politics

a year ago

As Ondo State gears up for governorship election on Saturday, November 16, security agencies have mobilized extensively to guarantee a safe voting process.

Nigerians react as Atiku's ex-Aide Bwala hails Tinubu over appointment

Nigerians react as Atiku's ex-Aide Bwala hails Tinubu over appointment

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu's appointment of Daniel Bwala, a former aide to for former vice president, has sparked outrage as many describe Bwala as a 'hustler."

Ondo governorship election: Yoruba council predicts winner as APC, PDP, others lock horns

Ondo governorship election: Yoruba council predicts winner as APC, PDP, others lock horns

Nigeria

a year ago

The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has predicted the outcome of the 2024 Ondo state gubernatorial election scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 16.

New party seeks registration to battle Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

New party seeks registration to battle Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), a new political force, has entered the scene with a aim to challenge the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 election.

JUST IN: Gov Okpebholo makes another move, appoints new chief of staff, details emerge

JUST IN: Gov Okpebholo makes another move, appoints new chief of staff, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken a pivotal step in his administration by naming Hon. Gani Audu as his new Chief of Staff (CSO).

Ondo guber 2024: Tinubu commends INEC, sends important message to politicians

Ondo guber 2024: Tinubu commends INEC, sends important message to politicians

Politics

a year ago

As the governorship election in Ondo State approaches, President Bola Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders and voters to honor the democratic process.

Ezra Ukanwa