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

Ticare app launches in Port Harcourt to improve emergency healthcare response in Nigeria

Ticare app launches in Port Harcourt to improve emergency healthcare response in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

BREAKING: Former CJN Mohammed Uwais dies at 88 as details emerge

BREAKING: Former CJN Mohammed Uwais dies at 88 as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Eid Al-Adha: Tinubu, Atiku, NASS, other governors send message to Nigerians, "Let us be together"

Eid Al-Adha: Tinubu, Atiku, NASS, other governors send message to Nigerians, "Let us be together"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Fubara breaks silence on state of affairs in Rivers: "Steps are taken to stabilise governance"

Fubara breaks silence on state of affairs in Rivers: "Steps are taken to stabilise governance"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu's govt grounds 60 private jets, VIPs take major action

Tinubu's govt grounds 60 private jets, VIPs take major action

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerians on edge as police trial over N151.5 million extortion case continues

Nigerians on edge as police trial over N151.5 million extortion case continues

Nigeria

2 months ago

Prominent northern elder gives Tinubu one condition he must meet to win 2027 election

Prominent northern elder gives Tinubu one condition he must meet to win 2027 election

Nigeria

2 months ago

Alhaji Dabo Sambo warned Tinubu that failing to tackle insecurity and food crises in northern Nigeria could cost him the 2027 election and urges swift action.

Are there 10,000 job vacancies available for Nigerians? FCSC breaks silence

Are there 10,000 job vacancies available for Nigerians? FCSC breaks silence

Nigeria

2 months ago

FCSC debunked reports of 10,000 vacancies, confirming only 2,130 positions. Candidates for the next stage, CBT, will be notified via official platforms.

Pope Leo distances himself from 3 things Francis did, introduces changes in Vatican operations

Pope Leo distances himself from 3 things Francis did, introduces changes in Vatican operations

Europe

2 months ago

Pope Leo adopted a cautious leadership style, focusing on reflection and private meetings. Legit.ng reports that this is a different approach compared to Francis.

Bakare breaks silence about his visit to President Tinubu: "God will help Nigeria"

Bakare breaks silence about his visit to President Tinubu: "God will help Nigeria"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Pastor Bakare called his visit to Tinubu "fruitful," expressed trust in his leadership, and urged unity, action on poverty, and a prosperous future for Nigeria.

Herdsmen killings, attacks: Army chief Oluyede relocates to Benue with top officers

Herdsmen killings, attacks: Army chief Oluyede relocates to Benue with top officers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Army Chief Oluyede relocates to Benue to address escalating violence by herders, deploys more troops, and plans strategic changes to combat ongoing attacks.

Shadow government: DSS takes major action as Utomi, allies move to hold massive rallies

Shadow government: DSS takes major action as Utomi, allies move to hold massive rallies

Nigeria

2 months ago

DSS has moved to stop Pat Utomi's planned rallies, citing national security risks, with a hearing set for June 25 to determine the legality of a "shadow government."

All schools, banks and government offices to shut down for 48 hours as details emerge

All schools, banks and government offices to shut down for 48 hours as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Schools, banks, and government offices will shut down for 48 hours on June 6 and 9, following the federal government's declaration of Sallah public holidays.

Amaechi mentions what could've happened to APC in 2015 if Mahmood Yakubu had been INEC chairman

Amaechi mentions what could've happened to APC in 2015 if Mahmood Yakubu had been INEC chairman

Politics

2 months ago

Amaechi criticised INEC's Mahmood Yakubu, claiming APC wouldn't have won in 2015 under his leadership, and warned of 'state capture' affecting Nigeria's democracy.

Just in: Tinubu begs Nigerians for one thing as many continue to groan over hardship

Just in: Tinubu begs Nigerians for one thing as many continue to groan over hardship

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu urged Nigerians to be patient amid hardship, citing economic progress, as Umahi clarified project impacts and revealed ₦18bn paid in compensation.

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