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

Reuben Abati chides Wike, mentions who next the FCT minister may insult after Amaechi, Odili, others

Reuben Abati chides Wike, mentions who next the FCT minister may insult after Amaechi, Odili, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

"You've no right": Shehu Sani replies Amaechi, El-Rufai over claims that Tinubu is poorly performing

"You've no right": Shehu Sani replies Amaechi, El-Rufai over claims that Tinubu is poorly performing

Politics

2 months ago

Presidency replies factional Afenifere, lists Tinubu’s achievements in 2 years

Presidency replies factional Afenifere, lists Tinubu’s achievements in 2 years

Nigeria

2 months ago

“Our attention’s drawn”: Christian youths break silence after Ibiyeome warns bloggers

“Our attention’s drawn”: Christian youths break silence after Ibiyeome warns bloggers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just in: Wike finally replies Amaechi after ex-minister claimed 'he's hungry' under Tinubu's govt

Just in: Wike finally replies Amaechi after ex-minister claimed 'he's hungry' under Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Panic as another building collapses in Ibadan, details emerge

Breaking: Panic as another building collapses in Ibadan, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Top Buhari's ally dumps APC ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: Top Buhari's ally dumps APC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi resigned from APC on June 1, with speculation growing that he may run for Nasarawa governor amid northern bloc's push to unseat Tinubu.

Benue: Over 50 brutally killed, 15 parishes shutdown by armed herders, "Army was no where to be found"

Benue: Over 50 brutally killed, 15 parishes shutdown by armed herders, "Army was no where to be found"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Over 50 people were killed and 15 parishes closed after herdsmen attacks in Makurdi. Priests condemned army inaction and called for urgent government response.

"You must bear the consequences": Tinubu sends strong warning to developers

"You must bear the consequences": Tinubu sends strong warning to developers

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Tinubu warned against illegal building on federal corridors, urged respect for urban laws, and praised efforts securing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

Pastor Adeboye mentions what has been keeping Nigeria from becoming far worse

Pastor Adeboye mentions what has been keeping Nigeria from becoming far worse

Nigeria

2 months ago

Pastor Adeboye said prayer kept Nigeria from worse crisis, shared RCCG’s divine protection stories, and urged continued prayers for the nation’s peace and leaders.

Ritual killings in Enugu: Immigration nabs native doctor trying to flee, hands him over to police

Ritual killings in Enugu: Immigration nabs native doctor trying to flee, hands him over to police

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria Immigration arrested Onyeka Obu, accused of ritual killings in Enugu, at Badagry-Seme Border and handed him over to Lagos police for investigation.

Breaking: EFCC finally charges Emefiele with stealing, illegal acquisition of 753 housing units

Breaking: EFCC finally charges Emefiele with stealing, illegal acquisition of 753 housing units

Nigeria

2 months ago

EFCC charges former CBN governor Emefiele with stealing 753 housing units, unlawful funds in proxy accounts, and forgery; he denies all allegations.

Tinubu, NASS under fire over composition of SWDC membership: "No fair representation"

Tinubu, NASS under fire over composition of SWDC membership: "No fair representation"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Bola Tinubu has been criticised over SWDC’s composition & NASS appointments, as Nigerians demand fair regional representation & uphold federal character principles.

"Not $967.5 billion": AGF announces exact amount EFCC, ICPC recovered

"Not $967.5 billion": AGF announces exact amount EFCC, ICPC recovered

Nigeria

2 months ago

AGF Fagbemi has denied $967.5bn recovery claim; says EFCC, ICPC recovered $105.9m in 2024, urging media to correct false reports on stolen funds.

Did lawmakers receive N1billion constituency project allocation? Reps break silence

Did lawmakers receive N1billion constituency project allocation? Reps break silence

Nigeria

2 months ago

House Representative Akin Rotimi denies claims of ₦1bn project funds per lawmaker, calling it falsehood spread by a failed aspirant to mislead the public.

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