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

2154 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Fuel prices, forex: 5 key issues Tinubu addressed in New Year 2025 message to Nigerians

Fuel prices, forex: 5 key issues Tinubu addressed in New Year 2025 message to Ni...

Nigeria

4 months ago

Peter Obi counters Tinubu on state of nation, says "Nigeria's reversing, declining," gives reasons

Peter Obi counters Tinubu on state of nation, says "Nigeria's reversing, declini...

Nigeria

4 months ago

NRM Denounces Illegal Convention Notice, Calls Out Suspended Members

NRM Denounces Illegal Convention Notice, Calls Out Suspended Members

Nigeria

4 months ago

Peter Obi visits former military president Babangida, reflects on national issues

Peter Obi visits former military president Babangida, reflects on national issue...

Nigeria

4 months ago

New Year: Popular Nigerian prophet releases powerful prophecies for 2025: "No hardship"

New Year: Popular Nigerian prophet releases powerful prophecies for 2025: "No ha...

Nigeria

4 months ago

Peter Obi storms Niger state as ex-governor tragically loses mother, sister, photos, video emerge

Peter Obi storms Niger state as ex-governor tragically loses mother, sister, pho...

Nigeria

4 months ago

Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger state, details emerge

Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger state, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Fatima Dzuma, 27, was arrested in Lafiyagi Dzwafu village, Niger State, for allegedly killing her 25-year-old husband, Baba Aliyu, in a tragic domestic dispute.

New Year: 10 heartfelt wishes and 5 inspirational quotes to share with family and friends

New Year: 10 heartfelt wishes and 5 inspirational quotes to share with family and friends

Nigeria

4 months ago

As midnight ushers in the new year, share love, hope, and encouragement. A heartfelt wish or quote can brighten someone’s day and inspire a positive year ahead.

New year's day: Full text of President Tinubu’s 2025 message to Nigerians

New year's day: Full text of President Tinubu’s 2025 message to Nigerians

Nigeria

4 months ago

As another New Year dawns, President Tinubu addressed Nigerians on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2025. Tinubu acknoledged that 2024 was very challenging.

2025: Tinubu's wife, Atiku send major New Year's messages to Nigerians

2025: Tinubu's wife, Atiku send major New Year's messages to Nigerians

Nigeria

4 months ago

As 2025 begins, 1st Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar share messages of hope, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, progress, and accountability.

President Tinubu named ThisDay's man of the year, reasons, other details emerge

President Tinubu named ThisDay's man of the year, reasons, other details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

As Nigerians welcome 2025, Bola Tinubu is named ThisDay's Man of the Year in recognition of his bold and transformative leadership since becoming President in 2023.

UN projects what Nigeria's population will be by 2025, details emerge

UN projects what Nigeria's population will be by 2025, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

The United Nation projects Nigeria’s population to reach 237,527,782 by 2025, up from 235,072,214 in December 2024, according to Worldometer data.

Rivers crisis: Timi Frank reacts as Wike blasts Odili for siding with Fubara

Rivers crisis: Timi Frank reacts as Wike blasts Odili for siding with Fubara

Nigeria

4 months ago

Timi Frank, former APC spokesperson, condemned Nyesom Wike’s verbal attacks on ex-Rivers Governor Peter Odili, calling them unjustified and harsh.

"They're supposed to be enemy": APC gov explains his attendance at major opposition party's event

"They're supposed to be enemy": APC gov explains his attendance at major opposition party's event

Politics

4 months ago

Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru explained his attendance at a Labour Party legislator’s event, stressing that politics should focus on collaboration, not division.

7 oldest churches in Nigeria, list, other details emerge

7 oldest churches in Nigeria, list, other details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria hosts some of the world's oldest churches, serving as pillars of spiritual growth and driving progress in education, healthcare, and community development.

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