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

2695 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

"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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

Zamfara group questions gov Dauda's chess game amid insecurity

Zamfara group questions gov Dauda's chess game amid insecurity

Nigeria

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

Breaking: ASUU takes bold action against Tinubu's govt over nonpayment of salaries

Breaking: ASUU takes bold action against Tinubu's govt over nonpayment of salaries

Education

2 months ago

ASUU has implemented a no-pay-no-work policy due to ongoing salary delays, accusing the FG of neglect. Non-academic staff join the protest over lack of resolution.

Gov. Mutfwang meets Tinubu in Abuja, mentions 2 things he discussed with him

Gov. Mutfwang meets Tinubu in Abuja, mentions 2 things he discussed with him

Nigeria

2 months ago

Gov. Mutfwang has mentioned that he iscussed the 4th Legacy Project and the reconstruction of Shendam's collapsed bridge with President Tinubu in an Abuja meeting.

"Tinubu must be impeached": Afenifere faction declares, gives reason

"Tinubu must be impeached": Afenifere faction declares, gives reason

Nigeria

2 months ago

Afenifere has called for Tinubu's impeachment over alleged conflict of interest in the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway contract. Lagos APC countered the claims.

Drama as Sanusi, Bayero hold 2 different Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Kano

Drama as Sanusi, Bayero hold 2 different Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Kano

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kano residents marked Eid with separate prayers led by Emirs Bayero and Sanusi, reflecting ongoing leadership tensions. Despite that, the celebrations was peaceful.

2027 election: 4 powerful PDP govs that may decamp to APC after Eno's defection

2027 election: 4 powerful PDP govs that may decamp to APC after Eno's defection

Politics

2 months ago

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno joins APC, following Delta's Oborevwori. More PDP governors, including Fintiri, Mbah, Mutfwang, and Fubara, may defect ahead of 2027.

CAN breaks silence over Eid-el-Kabir celebration, makes one demand from Tinubu's govt

CAN breaks silence over Eid-el-Kabir celebration, makes one demand from Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

2 months ago

CAN extends Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims, urges churches to aid flood victims in Mokwa, and calls for unity, peace, and collaboration to rebuild Nigeria.

Nigerian governor mentions number of years leaders should spend in office, details emerge

Nigerian governor mentions number of years leaders should spend in office, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Gov Seyi Makinde proposed a 5 or 6-year single term for all Nigerian leaders, citing distractions from re-election campaigns & called for a constitutional amendment.

Will Shettima remain as Tinubu's running mate or be dumped in 2027? APC breaks silence

Will Shettima remain as Tinubu's running mate or be dumped in 2027? APC breaks silence

Nigeria

2 months ago

APC dismissed speculation of Tinubu dropping Shettima for 2027, despite growing calls for regional representation and criticism over bypassing a competitive primary.

Popular African country suspends visa issuance to US citizens after Trump's travel ban

Popular African country suspends visa issuance to US citizens after Trump's travel ban

Africa

2 months ago

Chad suspended issuance of US visas in retaliation to Trumps's travel ban, citing reciprocity. Chad also highlights national dignity, stressing its pride over gain.

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