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

2145 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Where is Daniel Bwala? Ex-president Buhari's aide questions the whereabouts of Atiku's former aide

Where is Daniel Bwala? Ex-president Buhari's aide questions the whereabouts of A...

Nigeria

5 months ago

"BATeria": Nigerians angrily react to Tinubu's "things are changing" statement

"BATeria": Nigerians angrily react to Tinubu's "things are changing" statement

Nigeria

5 months ago

Oppositions mount as PDP's bigwig backs north against Tinubu's tax reforms

Oppositions mount as PDP's bigwig backs north against Tinubu's tax reforms

Nigeria

5 months ago

Dele Farotimi: Yoruba council sends message to Tinubu, IGP, AGF over arrest of human rights lawyer

Dele Farotimi: Yoruba council sends message to Tinubu, IGP, AGF over arrest of h...

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tears in Delta State as police 'accidentally' kill 17-year-old boy

Tears in Delta State as police 'accidentally' kill 17-year-old boy

Nigeria

5 months ago

NDLEA nabs 65-year-old grandma with ‘bottles of codeine' in Lagos

NDLEA nabs 65-year-old grandma with ‘bottles of codeine' in Lagos

Nigeria

5 months ago

Dele Farotimi: PDP bigwig reacts as Peter Obi's ally spends days in police detention

Dele Farotimi: PDP bigwig reacts as Peter Obi's ally spends days in police detention

Nigeria

5 months ago

PDP leader Gbe Benjamin Orduen criticizes Nigeria’s IGP and Afe Babalola over the arrest of activist Dele Farotimi, calling it an attempt to silence critical voices.

Police officers ‘reject $17,000 bribe’ from suspected fraudsters in Rivers, Nigerians react

Police officers ‘reject $17,000 bribe’ from suspected fraudsters in Rivers, Nigerians react

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Zone 16 Police Command in Bayelsa State has apprehended three individuals over allegations of internet fraud and possession of illegal drugs.

Tinubu reacts as Mahama wins Ghana presidential election

Tinubu reacts as Mahama wins Ghana presidential election

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Tinubu congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in Ghana's December 7 general election, reinforcing regional ties and democracy.

Female best-graduating student from Nigerian varsity receives ₦50 million gift from Tinubu's wife

Female best-graduating student from Nigerian varsity receives ₦50 million gift from Tinubu's wife

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has set up a ₦50 million endowment fund for the top female graduating student at Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU).

Parents massively jubilate as 1,000 children get free circumcision in Sokoto state

Parents massively jubilate as 1,000 children get free circumcision in Sokoto state

Nigeria

5 months ago

Sokoto State saw joyous celebrations on December 7 as over 1,000 children were circumcised in a philanthropic effort to support underprivileged families.

2027: "We will take Nigeria back": Accord party dares Tinubu, sends major message to Nigerians

2027: "We will take Nigeria back": Accord party dares Tinubu, sends major message to Nigerians

Politics

5 months ago

As preparations for the 2027 election enter top gear, the Accord party as declared its intention to take Nigeria back from the current administration.

2027: Northern plot against Tinubu deepens as youths flood Kano with ex-president Jonathan's posters

2027: Northern plot against Tinubu deepens as youths flood Kano with ex-president Jonathan's posters

Politics

5 months ago

Campaign posters of ex-President Jonathan have appeared in prominent locations across Kano state, sparking speculation about a possible 2027 presidential bid.

Obidients react as Lawmaker explains why he dumped Labour Party for APC

Obidients react as Lawmaker explains why he dumped Labour Party for APC

Politics

5 months ago

A Nigerian lawmaker has stirred controversy by leaving the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing leadership crises and instability.

After Tinubu's visit, Nigeria acquires 12 'second hand' Alpha jets from France

After Tinubu's visit, Nigeria acquires 12 'second hand' Alpha jets from France

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria’s military fleet gets a boost with 12 second-hand Alpha jets from France, acquired after President Tinubu’s visit to France at President Macron’s invitation.

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