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

2709 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

E-visa system, digitalized airport cards unveiled as Tinubu's govt sends crucial message to Nigerians

E-visa system, digitalized airport cards unveiled as Tinubu's govt sends crucial message to Nigerians

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tinubu’s govt mentions number of doctors who have japa and how much Nigeria has lost over 5 years

Tinubu’s govt mentions number of doctors who have japa and how much Nigeria has lost over 5 years

Nigeria

4 months ago

“It's genocide": Nigerian governor spits fire as 52 die after herders’ attacks

“It's genocide": Nigerian governor spits fire as 52 die after herders’ attacks

Nigeria

4 months ago

Abia: Police arrest 3 mortuary attendants over alleged missing parts of deceased

Abia: Police arrest 3 mortuary attendants over alleged missing parts of deceased

Nigeria

4 months ago

"I left office with the same physical assets I had before my presidency": Ex-Nigerian president declares

"I left office with the same physical assets I had before my presidency": Ex-Nigerian president declares

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tinubu's govt issues strong warning to Nigerians against paying ransom to bandits, gives reasons

Tinubu's govt issues strong warning to Nigerians against paying ransom to bandits, gives reasons

Nigeria

4 months ago

Court takes major decision after parent sues Abuja school over death of 9-year-old daughter

Court takes major decision after parent sues Abuja school over death of 9-year-old daughter

Nigeria

4 months ago

An FCT High Court has awarded ₦100m in damages against Louisville Girls School, Abuja, over the death of a 9-year-old student due to medical negligence.

2027 elections: Saraki to join APC or SDP? Ex-Senate president's allies speak

2027 elections: Saraki to join APC or SDP? Ex-Senate president's allies speak

Politics

4 months ago

As 2027 nears, fresh speculation surrounds ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, will he stay in PDP or defect to APC or the rising Social Democratic Party (SDP)?

"The constitution is clear": Ndume blasts Tinubu over appointments made since he emerged president

"The constitution is clear": Ndume blasts Tinubu over appointments made since he emerged president

Nigeria

4 months ago

Senator Ali Ndume has criticized President Tinubu, accusing him of deliberately violating the federal character principle in recent political appointments.

‘We’re losing ground': top northern governor raises alarm over brutal Boko Haram attacks

‘We’re losing ground': top northern governor raises alarm over brutal Boko Haram attacks

Nigeria

4 months ago

Borno state Gov, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has raised alarm over renewed Boko Haram attacks, warning the state risks sliding back into chaos if not addressed swiftly.

Precious Dorti: Young Nigerian Entrepreneur Launches Global Impact Projects Through Fintech, Sports

Precious Dorti: Young Nigerian Entrepreneur Launches Global Impact Projects Through Fintech, Sports

Nigeria

4 months ago

Precious Dorti, the 24-year-old founder of Perrypays Services Limited, is gaining national attention for his fast-rising fintech company and growing social impact initiatives.

Tension in Anambra as police take fresh action to stop Monday sit-at-home order

Tension in Anambra as police take fresh action to stop Monday sit-at-home order

Nigeria

4 months ago

Heightened activity hit parts of Anambra on April 7 as police and security forces intensified efforts to end the Monday sit-at-home disrupting the region’s economy.

Fubara's suspension: US law institute sends important message to Tinubu, makes one demand

Fubara's suspension: US law institute sends important message to Tinubu, makes one demand

Nigeria

4 months ago

ILAWDUN, a US-based legal body, urges Nigerian President Tinubu to immediately reverse the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Rivers Assembly fire: How we're given N200m, others to implicate Fubara's aide — Acquitted suspects

Rivers Assembly fire: How we're given N200m, others to implicate Fubara's aide — Acquitted suspects

Nigeria

4 months ago

Four men once charged in the 2023 Rivers Assembly fire say they were pressured to falsely name Fubara’s Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, as the mastermind.

2 former Southeast govs, others mentioned as Tinubu is set to announce ambassadorial appointment

2 former Southeast govs, others mentioned as Tinubu is set to announce ambassadorial appointment

Nigeria

4 months ago

Former governors Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Senator Shehu Sani, and Reno Omokri are nominated for ambassadorial positions by Tinubu.

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