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

2159 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

BREAKING: Military imposes ban on drone operations across North East region

BREAKING: Military imposes ban on drone operations across North East region

Nigeria

3 months ago

Anambra: Police win big as officers carry out operation, kill 5 armed robbers, recover weapons

Anambra: Police win big as officers carry out operation, kill 5 armed robbers, r...

Nigeria

3 months ago

Timileyin Ajayi: Nigerians react as suspect caught with girlfriend’s severed head says he has no regret

Timileyin Ajayi: Nigerians react as suspect caught with girlfriend’s severed hea...

Nigeria

3 months ago

Omo-Agege blows hot as rumours mount over dumping APC to allegedly join El-Rufai in forming new party

Omo-Agege blows hot as rumours mount over dumping APC to allegedly join El-Rufai...

Politics

3 months ago

Yagba constituency: "Leave Faleke out of unhealthy politics": Abejide warns political jobbers

Yagba constituency: "Leave Faleke out of unhealthy politics": Abejide warns poli...

Nigeria

3 months ago

Man brutally kills mother with stick in Cross River, throws body inside well, police react

Man brutally kills mother with stick in Cross River, throws body inside well, po...

Nigeria

3 months ago

Obasa: How Tinubu tried to save impeached Lagos lawmaker during Christmas, top APC chieftain speaks

Obasa: How Tinubu tried to save impeached Lagos lawmaker during Christmas, top APC chieftain speaks

Politics

3 months ago

APC chieftain Fouad Oki revealed that President Tinubu tried to intervene in the Lagos Assembly leadership crisis, which led to the impeachment of Speaker Obasa.

Banker tragically killed by kidnappers, body found on roadside

Banker tragically killed by kidnappers, body found on roadside

Nigeria

3 months ago

A tragic incident in Anambra state saw banker Ifeoma abducted and killed by kidnappers, despite her family reportedly paying the ransom demanded.

2025 budget: Did JAMB propose to spend N850 million on only fumigation? Spokesperson clarifies

2025 budget: Did JAMB propose to spend N850 million on only fumigation? Spokesperson clarifies

Nigeria

3 months ago

JAMB has clarified its 2025 budget proposal amid concerns over claims of excessive spending on fumigation and feeding, providing details on its allocations.

Group reacts over Tinubu's govt failure to release funds for 2024 capital budget

Group reacts over Tinubu's govt failure to release funds for 2024 capital budget

Nigeria

3 months ago

NCAPG has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s failure to release funds for the 2024 capital budget, citing economic strain and stalled projects.

Oluwatimileyin Ajayi: Church thrown into mourning as members nab man with girlfriend's severed head

Oluwatimileyin Ajayi: Church thrown into mourning as members nab man with girlfriend's severed head

Nigeria

3 months ago

Worshippers at a church in Orozo, near Abuja and Nasarawa, were shocked on January 12 when a man entered carrying his girlfriend's decapitated head.

More funds for public varsity students as NELFUND releases N20 billion loan nationwide

More funds for public varsity students as NELFUND releases N20 billion loan nationwide

Nigeria

3 months ago

NELFUND has disbursed over N20 billion in loans to students in public tertiary institutions nationwide, supporting education access and easing financial burdens.

PDP declares Eno as sole governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom 2027 election, reasons emerge

PDP declares Eno as sole governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom 2027 election, reasons emerge

Politics

4 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom has officially declared Governor Umo Eno as its sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

Oba Abimbola Owoade: Oyo’s new Alaafin to begin sacred 21-day ascension rites

Oba Abimbola Owoade: Oyo’s new Alaafin to begin sacred 21-day ascension rites

Nigeria

4 months ago

Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo-elect, is set to begin 21 days of traditional rites marking his ascension as the new monarch of the ancient Yoruba kingdom.

Zamfara airstrikes: Nigerian military makes U-turn, vows to probe ‘accidental’ bombing of civilians

Zamfara airstrikes: Nigerian military makes U-turn, vows to probe ‘accidental’ bombing of civilians

Nigeria

4 months ago

NAF has launched an investigation into reports that over 16 civilians and vigilantes were accidentally killed during airstrikes in Zamfara last weekend.

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