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

2148 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

NDYPC, others petition authorities over alleged cyberstalking of prominent Niger Delta figures

NDYPC, others petition authorities over alleged cyberstalking of prominent Niger...

Nigeria

4 months ago

Did Dele Farotimi send Peter Obi to meet Afe Babalola over his arrest? Lawyer clears air

Did Dele Farotimi send Peter Obi to meet Afe Babalola over his arrest? Lawyer cl...

Nigeria

4 months ago

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso, Donald Duke, others hold urgent meeting with former President Obasanjo, reasons emerge

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso, Donald Duke, others hold urgent meeting with former President...

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027: PDP finally clears air on alleged move to field ex-president Jonathan to battle Tinubu

2027: PDP finally clears air on alleged move to field ex-president Jonathan to b...

Nigeria

4 months ago

Again, Kemi Badenoch drags Nigerian police, speaks on how they 'stole brother's shoes, watches'

Again, Kemi Badenoch drags Nigerian police, speaks on how they 'stole brother's...

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027: Did Arewa forum reject Tinubu? Spokesperson clarifies

2027: Did Arewa forum reject Tinubu? Spokesperson clarifies

Nigeria

4 months ago

Arewa Forum breaks silence as presidency asks North, Atiku to wait till 2031: "Undemocratic"

Arewa Forum breaks silence as presidency asks North, Atiku to wait till 2031: "Undemocratic"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Arewa Consultative Forum criticized the Presidency's remarks suggesting the North should wait until 2031 before pursuing the presidency, calling it undemocratic.

Lukarawa: "They're on the run": Arewa Forum updates Nigerians on fight against new terror group

Lukarawa: "They're on the run": Arewa Forum updates Nigerians on fight against new terror group

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has shared an exclusive update on the ongoing efforts against the Lukarawa terror group, saying the terror group is on the run.

NDLEA intercepts N3.3bn meth, loud concealed in auto parts ahead of Christmas

NDLEA intercepts N3.3bn meth, loud concealed in auto parts ahead of Christmas

Nigeria

4 months ago

NDLEA operatives have seized illegal drugs valued at over N3.3 billion, hidden in automobile spare parts and intended for distribution during the festive season.

Police intervene to save two men from Edo mob over alleged theft, video emerges

Police intervene to save two men from Edo mob over alleged theft, video emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

On Saturday, December 14, the Edo State Police rescued two individuals from a mob attempting to lynch them over allegations of stealing a man’s manhood.

Arewa forum explains why Labour Party lawmakers defected to APC

Arewa forum explains why Labour Party lawmakers defected to APC

Politics

4 months ago

The defection of five Labour Party lawmakers to the APC highlights the lack of genuine political ideology in Nigerian politics, driven by opportunism.

"He'll revoke illegitimate land of his wife, friends": aide cautions Nigerians against dragging Wike

"He'll revoke illegitimate land of his wife, friends": aide cautions Nigerians against dragging Wike

Nigeria

4 months ago

Lere Olayinka, spokesman for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, reaffirmed the minister's commitment to ensuring all land ownership in the FCT adheres to legal requirements.

Mass defection: LP finally takes action against 5 lawmakers, makes 1 major demand from court

Mass defection: LP finally takes action against 5 lawmakers, makes 1 major demand from court

Nigeria

4 months ago

Labour Party (LP) has filed a lawsuit to remove five lawmakers who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing constitutional violations.

2027: Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction pitches camp with Tinubu as plot to field Atiku for presidency deepens

2027: Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction pitches camp with Tinubu as plot to field Atiku for presidency deepens

Politics

4 months ago

The Chidi Ibeh faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has sharply criticized ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his support for a Northern presidency in the 2027 elections.

Tinubu's group uncovers those behind banditry attacks in the north, details emerge

Tinubu's group uncovers those behind banditry attacks in the north, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Supporters of President Tinubu under ASoN, North West Zone, allege northern politicians are fueling banditry to undermine his administration’s efforts in the region.

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