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

Witness uncovers how Emefiele allegedly took $17.1 million cash in tranches through aide for over 3yrs

Witness uncovers how Emefiele allegedly took $17.1 million cash in tranches through aide for over 3yrs

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kenneth Nwokike and Ondo State Governor Strategize to Attract Investment and Boost MSME Growth

Kenneth Nwokike and Ondo State Governor Strategize to Attract Investment and Boost MSME Growth

Politics

2 months ago

Akpabio announces appointment of new SSDC chairman as details emerge

Akpabio announces appointment of new SSDC chairman as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Edo: "Let sleeping dogs lie": Wike sends strong message PDP’s Ighodalo, hails Okpebholo

Edo: "Let sleeping dogs lie": Wike sends strong message PDP’s Ighodalo, hails Okpebholo

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lagos govt clears air on pure water sachets, PET bottles as deadline to ban single-use plastics nears

Lagos govt clears air on pure water sachets, PET bottles as deadline to ban single-use plastics nears

Nigeria

2 months ago

Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu explains how DSS allegedly made him give confessional statements under duress

Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu explains how DSS allegedly made him give confessional statements under duress

Nigeria

2 months ago

Panic as classrooms collapse during exam, many students trapped in Taraba

Panic as classrooms collapse during exam, many students trapped in Taraba

Nigeria

2 months ago

Classrooms collapsed during SSCE at Government Secondary School, Taraba, trapping students. Injured were treated at a healthcare centre; storm caused wider damage.

Full text: Fubara sends message of hope to Rivers people amid ongoing political crisis

Full text: Fubara sends message of hope to Rivers people amid ongoing political crisis

Nigeria

2 months ago

Siminalayi Fubara marked his 2nd year as Rivers Governor amid a state of emergency that suspended him. He thanked residents and remains hopeful despite tensions.

May 29: "You have failed": Atiku blows hot as Tinubu marks 2 years in office

May 29: "You have failed": Atiku blows hot as Tinubu marks 2 years in office

Nigeria

2 months ago

Atiku criticised Tinubu’s government for worsening poverty, rising debt, and favouring elites, calling for a united opposition to restore justice and accountability.

Dollar on the Decline: A Deep Dive into the Implications for Nigerians Sending Money Abroad

Dollar on the Decline: A Deep Dive into the Implications for Nigerians Sending Money Abroad

Nigeria

2 months ago

The U.S. dollar, traditionally a bastion of stability in the global financial arena, is currently exhibiting signs of vulnerability, triggered by recent political and economic developments in the United States.

Ex-Nigerian gov calls Wike 'disaster', mentions what he'll do if he is not immediately expelled from PDP

Ex-Nigerian gov calls Wike 'disaster', mentions what he'll do if he is not immediately expelled from PDP

Nigeria

2 months ago

Sule Lamido vowed to boycott PDP meetings until Wike and others are expelled, condemned the sealing of PDP secretariat, and praised Tinubu’s firm stance.

Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Others To Bag Awards At 100 Most Notable African Leadership Summit

Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Others To Bag Awards At 100 Most Notable African Leadership Summit

Nigeria

2 months ago

Top economic experts, government officials, entrepreneurs, captains of industry, policymakers and professionals are set to converge in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, for the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025.

Breaks: Wike finally breaks silence over sulcide bomber who tried to bomb Abacha barracks in Abuja

Breaks: Wike finally breaks silence over sulcide bomber who tried to bomb Abacha barracks in Abuja

Nigeria

2 months ago

FCT Minister Wike called Monday’s Abacha Barracks blast a tragic accident, not a suicide bombing, urging calm amid rising 2027 election tensions in Abuja.

Photos: Atiku storms Abuja to meet APC's former ally as plot to unseat Tinubu in 2027 deepens

Photos: Atiku storms Abuja to meet APC's former ally as plot to unseat Tinubu in 2027 deepens

Politics

2 months ago

Abubakar Atiku met Nasir El-Rufai in Abuja, boosting opposition unity ahead of 2027 polls as they strategise to challenge Tinubu’s re-election bid.

IGP warned against shielding suspected Abuja land grabber from EFCC

IGP warned against shielding suspected Abuja land grabber from EFCC

Nigeria

2 months ago

INAHURAT accused IGP Egbetokun of shielding Rebecca Omokamo in a land grabbing case, urging EFCC action and calling on President Tinubu to investigate.

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