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

Natasha mentions who to blame as move to sack Kogi senator gathers steam

Natasha mentions who to blame as move to sack Kogi senator gathers steam

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tinubu at 73: Presidency discloses how Nigerian president will mark birthday

Tinubu at 73: Presidency discloses how Nigerian president will mark birthday

Nigeria

4 months ago

Natasha vs Akpabio: Senate announces one final decision on Kogi senator's sexual harassment case

Natasha vs Akpabio: Senate announces one final decision on Kogi senator's sexual harassment case

Nigeria

4 months ago

Stop misleading public —Zamfara APC Supporters Warns Jaji

Stop misleading public —Zamfara APC Supporters Warns Jaji

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027 election: Atiku finally opens up on whether or not he will battle Tinubu

2027 election: Atiku finally opens up on whether or not he will battle Tinubu

Politics

5 months ago

Coalition raises alarm over 'erroneous' claims linking Fubara to pre-emergency security crisis

Coalition raises alarm over 'erroneous' claims linking Fubara to pre-emergency security crisis

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tinubu's govt asked to immediately uphold naira-for-crude system as higher fuel prices loom

Tinubu's govt asked to immediately uphold naira-for-crude system as higher fuel prices loom

Nigeria

5 months ago

CEDES urges the federal government to reinstate the Naira-for-Crude policy, warning that its removal could drive up fuel prices and worsen economic instability.

Can Fubara challenge his suspension in the Supreme Court after Tinubu’s verdict? New facts emerge

Can Fubara challenge his suspension in the Supreme Court after Tinubu’s verdict? New facts emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

After Tinubu suspended Rivers governor Fubara and declared a state of emergency, legal precedents outline four reasons why he cannot appeal his suspension.

Man kills pregnant fiancée, 3-yr-old daughter after heated argument, location, other details emerge

Man kills pregnant fiancée, 3-yr-old daughter after heated argument, location, other details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Edo State Police are searching for Wealth Nnamdi, accused of murdering his pregnant fiancée, Osasu Isaac, and her three-year-old daughter, Miracle, in Benin City.

Supreme Court finally explains judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation with Wike amid Rivers crisis

Supreme Court finally explains judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation with Wike amid Rivers crisis

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Supreme Court denies claims that Justice Emmanuel Agim attended the University of Calabar convocation alongside FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, clarifying his role.

Jubilation as AXHOI Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Abuja, Jahi Community

Jubilation as AXHOI Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Abuja, Jahi Community

Nigeria

5 months ago

As part of its commitment to grassroots empowerment, the Axis of Hope Initiative (AXHOI), in collaboration with PL Mentorship Club, has provided financial support to women entrepreneurs in Jahi, Abuja.

Rivers crisis: Group reacts over $5,000 'Sallah gift' allegation against Nigerian lawmaker Batera

Rivers crisis: Group reacts over $5,000 'Sallah gift' allegation against Nigerian lawmaker Batera

Nigeria

5 months ago

The North East Star denies claims that Rt. Hon. Mukhtar Aliyu Betara gave lawmakers $5,000 for Sallah, calling it false and a smear attempt against him.

Tinubu announces new academy to train Nigerians in 4 key skills as outcry over hardship grows

Tinubu announces new academy to train Nigerians in 4 key skills as outcry over hardship grows

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Tinubu has launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) to equip Nigerians with skills in digital literacy, technical training, entrepreneurship, and others.

INEC finally takes action amid Natasha's ongoing recall process

INEC finally takes action amid Natasha's ongoing recall process

Nigeria

5 months ago

INEC held a crucial meeting to discuss the recall process of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan amid growing political and legal tensions.

Outcry as Benue Govt faces allegations of N500m NJC bribe, probe demanded

Outcry as Benue Govt faces allegations of N500m NJC bribe, probe demanded

Nigeria

5 months ago

The EFCC and ICPC have been urged to investigate an alleged ₦500 million allocation by the Benue State Government to bribe the National Judicial Council (NJC).

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