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

2711 articles published since 17 May 2024

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2 reasons listed as Tinubu told to declare state of emergency in Zamfara state

Nigeria

4 months ago

Onuigbo Slams Barr. Ubani Over “False” Claims on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road Project

Nigeria

4 months ago

Mining marshal dismantle illegal mining stronghold in Nasarawa

Nigeria

4 months ago

Reasons Tinubu sacked Mele Kyari, NNPCL board emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: FCT Minister Wike breaks silence days after rumours of collapse

Nigeria

4 months ago

Video: Panic on Lagos waterways as LagFerry boat goes up in flames, many passengers injured

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tinubu asked to revoke Fubara's suspension as Nigerians in diaspora give reason

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerians in the UK have rejected the suspension of Gov Fubara and the state of emergency in Rivers, calling it an overreach that harms Nigeria's global reputation.

“I never begged on behalf of any judge” Ken Nnamani fires back at Abbo

Nigeria

4 months ago

Former President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani, has vehemently denied allegations made against him by Senator Elisha Abbo, describing them as “pathetic lies” and fabrications designed to mislead the public.

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: Full list of African countries affected

Nigeria

4 months ago

Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs will impact Nigeria, Ghana, and 43 other African countries, potentially altering U.S.-Africa trade relations with new measures.

Woman faces arrest for trafficking own 19-year-old daughter to Mauritania for N50,000

Nigeria

4 months ago

Operatives from Zone 2 Command arrested a woman and an accomplice for trafficking young girls, including her 19-year-old daughter, to Mauritania.

Shaibu mentions why he never had faith in Obaseki before 2016 election

Politics

4 months ago

Philip Shaibu, Edo’s former deputy governor, says he never trusted Godwin Obaseki’s leadership abilities long before they assumed office together in 2016.

Firm announces its expansion into Nigeria, details emerge

Politics

4 months ago

A renowned global manufacturer of automotive care products has officially announced its entry into the Nigerian market, aiming to provide advanced, high-quality car maintenance solutions to vehicle owners, mechanics, and businesses across the country.

Sanwo-Olu issues fresh conditions for Lagos Muslims traveling for the 2025 Hajj

Nigeria

4 months ago

Gov Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to prioritize their health before traveling, stressing the importance of well-being during the Eid-el-Fitr.

Edo governorship poll battle: Tension as tribunal announces when it will issue its final judgment

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has set today for its judgment on the PDP’s challenge of the September 2024 election outcome.

5 key events that have happened since the Uromi killing

Nigeria

4 months ago

Five major events of national interests have unfolded since the illegal massacre of alleged northern hunters who were travelling through the corridors of Edo state.

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