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

2713 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Should Sallah Durbar be banned? Emir Sanusi opens up

Should Sallah Durbar be banned? Emir Sanusi opens up

Nigeria

4 months ago

Edo massacre: Governors take one action against possible revenge as 16 slain hunters get buried

Edo massacre: Governors take one action against possible revenge as 16 slain hunters get buried

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tinubu mentions how and why he nearly withdrew from the 2023 presidential race

Tinubu mentions how and why he nearly withdrew from the 2023 presidential race

Politics

4 months ago

Top 6 political assassinations that remain unsolved

Top 6 political assassinations that remain unsolved

Nigeria

4 months ago

Reps move to create new LGAs in 5 prominent states, details emerge

Reps move to create new LGAs in 5 prominent states, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted, details emerge

EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027 elections: Akpabio mentions one northern state where Tinubu must win

2027 elections: Akpabio mentions one northern state where Tinubu must win

Politics

4 months ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio said that Kano state is secured for the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential election.

Uromi Killings: Okpebholo Ignored Security Warnings, Now Innocent Lives Are Lost — PDP

Uromi Killings: Okpebholo Ignored Security Warnings, Now Innocent Lives Are Lost — PDP

Nigeria

4 months ago

The killing of innocent northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of the Okpebholo administration’s handling of security across the state.

Did Agbese call for state of emergency in Benue, Zamfara? Legislature clears air

Did Agbese call for state of emergency in Benue, Zamfara? Legislature clears air

Nigeria

4 months ago

Hon. Philip Agbese’s petition to the House of Reps has sparked debate over governance in Benue and Zamfara, urging legislative intervention amid political crises.

Rivers state of emergency: Demand for Wike's sack deepens as Fubara receives message on next move

Rivers state of emergency: Demand for Wike's sack deepens as Fubara receives message on next move

Politics

4 months ago

NUOS INT’L USA and CDHRAC INT’L USA strongly oppose President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it illegal and unjustified.

Ramadan: Wike shows love to people with disabilities, other communities, donates 10,000 bags of rice

Ramadan: Wike shows love to people with disabilities, other communities, donates 10,000 bags of rice

Nigeria

4 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike distributed 10,000 bags of rice to religious groups, community leaders, among others in Abuja to support Muslims during Ramadan.

5 key policy changes under Tinubu that affected Nigerians

5 key policy changes under Tinubu that affected Nigerians

Nigeria

4 months ago

President Tinubu's administration has introduced key policy reforms to drive Nigeria’s economy & enhance citizens' livelihoods, sparking both support and criticism.

Who is Bisola Ajimobi? 6 interesting facts about the late governor’s daughter

Who is Bisola Ajimobi? 6 interesting facts about the late governor’s daughter

Nigeria

4 months ago

Abisola Kola-Daisi, daughter of late Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has died after a brief illness. Legit.ng has put together 6 things Nigerians didn't know about her.

Breaking: Tinubu makes 4 fresh appointments, details emerge

Breaking: Tinubu makes 4 fresh appointments, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

President Tinubu has approved four appointments to the NCDMB Governing Council, filling vacancies and enhancing the board’s capacity in local content development.

Atiku, Obi others under fire over coalition to unseat president ahead of 2027

Atiku, Obi others under fire over coalition to unseat president ahead of 2027

Politics

4 months ago

The National Coalition for Asiwaju Mandate has condemned the opposition coalition led by ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, calling it a threat to Nigeria’s progress.

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