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

NYSC remains silent as corps member raises alarm over threat to her life for criticising Tinubu

NYSC remains silent as corps member raises alarm over threat to her life for criticising Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Pope Francis takes one important action from hospital as he continues to battle health crisis

Pope Francis takes one important action from hospital as he continues to battle health crisis

Europe

5 months ago

El-Rufai opens can of worms over Tinubu's Chicago University result issues during 2023 election

El-Rufai opens can of worms over Tinubu's Chicago University result issues during 2023 election

Nigeria

5 months ago

Has former Nigerian Senate President Lawan dumped APC for SDP? Aide speaks out

Has former Nigerian Senate President Lawan dumped APC for SDP? Aide speaks out

Politics

5 months ago

Jubilation as Kalu Offers Scholarships to Orphans in Calabar

Jubilation as Kalu Offers Scholarships to Orphans in Calabar

Politics

5 months ago

Jubilation as Texas governor gives appointment to Nigerian-born Kenneth Omoruyi, details emerge

Jubilation as Texas governor gives appointment to Nigerian-born Kenneth Omoruyi, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Lawyers react as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for criticising Tinubu’s govt

Lawyers react as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for criticising Tinubu’s govt

Nigeria

5 months ago

A corps member's claim that NYSC officials threatened her for criticizing President Tinubu’s administration has drawn reactions from legal experts.

Akpabio vs Natasha: SERAP sues Senate president, reasons emerge

Akpabio vs Natasha: SERAP sues Senate president, reasons emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

SERAP has sued Senate President Godswill Akpabio over Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, calling it unlawful and a violation of her fundamental rights.

Amnesty Int'l reacts as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for slamming Tinubu’s govt

Amnesty Int'l reacts as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for slamming Tinubu’s govt

Nigeria

5 months ago

Amnesty International has condemned alleged threats against a female corps member for criticizing Nigeria’s economic hardship in a viral TikTok video.

Tension in Abuja as pro-Akpabio protesters storm UN building, make one demand from Natasha

Tension in Abuja as pro-Akpabio protesters storm UN building, make one demand from Natasha

Nigeria

5 months ago

Women for Change Vanguard protesters stormed the UN office in Abuja, opposing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against Senate President Akpabio.

SDP youth group rejects El-Rufai's defection, alleges attempt to hijack party

SDP youth group rejects El-Rufai's defection, alleges attempt to hijack party

Nigeria

5 months ago

Social Democratic Party youth reject El-Rufai's defection, sparking party rift. They accuse the ex-governor of plotting a takeover, causing major internal division.

"APC is dead": El-Rufai declares, blasts Tinubu’s government over ministerial appointments

"APC is dead": El-Rufai declares, blasts Tinubu’s government over ministerial appointments

Politics

5 months ago

Ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai said the APC is dead, accusing Tinubu’s government of sidelining loyalists while awarding ministerial slots to the highest bidders.

Fubara announces date he will present 2025 budget amid high political tension in Rivers

Fubara announces date he will present 2025 budget amid high political tension in Rivers

Politics

5 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has notified the Rivers Assembly of his plan to present the 2025 budget on March 19 or any other suitable date chosen by the lawmakers.

Tinubu finally mentions why he approved tough economic reforms after emerging president

Tinubu finally mentions why he approved tough economic reforms after emerging president

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his economic reforms were crucial to safeguarding future generations and preventing Nigeria from economic collapse.

2023 election: Wike mentions one governor who betrayed him after secret plot to overthrow Atiku

2023 election: Wike mentions one governor who betrayed him after secret plot to overthrow Atiku

Politics

5 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has exposed internal conflicts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that unfolded ahead of the 2023 general election.

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