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

2155 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries facing the highest Schengen visa rejection rates

FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries facing the highest Schengen visa rejection r...

Nigeria

4 months ago

"We can't fold our arms": APC backs national secretary, blasts Peter Obi over alleged threat to life

"We can't fold our arms": APC backs national secretary, blasts Peter Obi over al...

Nigeria

4 months ago

Are Nigerians eligible for WASSCE resit? WAEC clarifies

Are Nigerians eligible for WASSCE resit? WAEC clarifies

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerians react as Rivers LG chairman appoints over 100 personal assistants, list emerges

Nigerians react as Rivers LG chairman appoints over 100 personal assistants, lis...

Nigeria

4 months ago

Man bags 7 years in prison for stealing Infinix Hot 8 phone valued at N64k: "He was armed with knife"

Man bags 7 years in prison for stealing Infinix Hot 8 phone valued at N64k: "He...

Nigeria

4 months ago

Notorious bandit leader killed as rival gangs clash in Kaduna forest

Notorious bandit leader killed as rival gangs clash in Kaduna forest

Nigeria

4 months ago

Mob brutalizes 35-year-old man who stoles church’s keyboard in Delta, Police react

Mob brutalizes 35-year-old man who stoles church’s keyboard in Delta, Police react

Nigeria

4 months ago

A 35-year-old man narrowly escaped death in Okumagba, Warri South, Delta, after being accused of stealing a church keyboard and brutally beaten by a mob.

2027: SDP chairman speaks after meeting with El-Rufai, Atiku’s allies

2027: SDP chairman speaks after meeting with El-Rufai, Atiku’s allies

Nigeria

4 months ago

Key political figures, including ex-Kaduna Gov. Nasir El-Rufai and Atiku Abubakar’s allies, recently met with Social Democratic Party (SDP) leadership in Abuja.

N77,000 monthly allowance: NYSC DG gives corps members important update

N77,000 monthly allowance: NYSC DG gives corps members important update

Nigeria

4 months ago

NYSC DG Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed confirms corps members will receive a new N77,000 monthly allowance, following the Federal Government's wage review.

BREAKING: Court rules on Emefiele’s plea challenging jurisdiction in multi-billion fraud cases

BREAKING: Court rules on Emefiele’s plea challenging jurisdiction in multi-billion fraud cases

Nigeria

4 months ago

Justice Rahman Oshodi of Ikeja Special Offences Court has dismissed Godwin Emefiele’s plea challenging the court's jurisdiction over $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud charges.

Kyari speaks on how he grew from Almajiri school to become NNPCL GCEO

Kyari speaks on how he grew from Almajiri school to become NNPCL GCEO

Nigeria

4 months ago

NNPCL CEO Mele Kyari shares his inspiring journey from an Almajiri school pupil to leading Africa's largest energy company, reflecting on challenges and triumphs.

Ghana's new president Mahama hits the ground running, makes 7 key appointments, list emerges

Ghana's new president Mahama hits the ground running, makes 7 key appointments, list emerges

Africa

4 months ago

President John Mahama, inaugurated for his second term on January 7, swiftly formed his team after being declared president-elect by the Ghana Electoral Commission.

Alleged threats to Obi's life: Tinubu given 7-day ultimatum to act against APC national secretary

Alleged threats to Obi's life: Tinubu given 7-day ultimatum to act against APC national secretary

Nigeria

4 months ago

LP Marcel Ngogbehei urges President Tinubu to act against APC’s Felix Morka over alleged threats made against Peter Obi, calling them a danger to democracy.

List of top 10 policies by Tinubu Nigerians should watch out for in 2025

List of top 10 policies by Tinubu Nigerians should watch out for in 2025

Nigeria

4 months ago

As we enter 2025, President Bola Tinubu’s govt has outlined key policies to tackle challenges and improve the lives of Nigerians. Here’s a preview of what's ahead.

Cult clash: Ondo gov Aiyedatiwa takes major action as mother, baby, ex-youth leader, others killed

Cult clash: Ondo gov Aiyedatiwa takes major action as mother, baby, ex-youth leader, others killed

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Ondo Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has condemned cult-related killings in the state and announced immediate measures to address the violence.

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