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

2715 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

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

El-Rufai mentions powerful ex-president who approved, blessed him before exiting APC for SDP

El-Rufai mentions powerful ex-president who approved, blessed him before exiting APC for SDP

Politics

5 months ago

Tragedy in Benin as 2-year-old girl killed during revenue enforcers’ clash with driver

Tragedy in Benin as 2-year-old girl killed during revenue enforcers’ clash with driver

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tinubu's government reacts after Nigerian TikToker found dead in Kenyan apartment

Tinubu's government reacts after Nigerian TikToker found dead in Kenyan apartment

Nigeria

5 months ago

Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others over suspension from Senate

Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others over suspension from Senate

Nigeria

5 months ago

Obasanjo calls Lagos-Calabar N15.6tn highway project wasteful, corrupt, reasons emerge

Obasanjo calls Lagos-Calabar N15.6tn highway project wasteful, corrupt, reasons emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Obasanjo slams the N15.6tn Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, calling it corrupt and a waste of resources, criticizing its cost and lack of transparency.

realetieno_martin: A Journey of Self-Discovery in Entertainment and Content Creation

realetieno_martin: A Journey of Self-Discovery in Entertainment and Content Creation

Politics

5 months ago

In the vibrant world of media and entertainment, Etieno Ime Martin, known to many as realetieno_martin, has emerged as a dynamic force. As a media entertainer specializing in hyping and content creation, Etieno has carved out a unique space for himself, showcasing his passion and creativity through engaging and entertaining content across various platforms.

Breaking: Obasa, Lagos Assembly members storm Abuja, reasons, other details emerge

Breaking: Obasa, Lagos Assembly members storm Abuja, reasons, other details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and lawmakers have arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for a meeting with President Tinubu amid leadership tensions.

2027: Northern leaders make early moves against Tinubu, woo ex-president to run, details emerge

2027: Northern leaders make early moves against Tinubu, woo ex-president to run, details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Following the widespread hardship in Nigeria, the North has moved to support ex-president Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 election against the president, Tinubu.

Just in: Fresh crisis hits SDP 24 hours after El-Rufai joined party

Just in: Fresh crisis hits SDP 24 hours after El-Rufai joined party

Nigeria

5 months ago

SDP Kogi chairman Moses Oricha urges the public and INEC to ignore a planned unauthorized congress by individuals falsely claiming party membership.

Wike finally breaks silence after Fubara sent letter to Rivers Assembly over S’Court verdict

Wike finally breaks silence after Fubara sent letter to Rivers Assembly over S’Court verdict

Politics

5 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized Governor Fubara’s letter to the Rivers Assembly, calling it unnecessary amid talks on the Supreme Court’s verdict.

Nigerians react as Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of new CBN board member, correctional services CG

Nigerians react as Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of new CBN board member, correctional services CG

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Prof. Melvin Ayogu to the CBN Board and Mr. Nwakuche Ndidi as CG of the Nigerian Correctional Service.

Taraba gov’t breaks silence on whereabouts of deputy governor as he goes missing for over 4 months

Taraba gov’t breaks silence on whereabouts of deputy governor as he goes missing for over 4 months

Nigeria

5 months ago

After months of uncertainty, the Taraba government confirmed Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali has been receiving stroke treatment and is expected to resume duties soon.

BREAKING: Deadly meningitis outbreak kills over 20 people, location, other details emerge

BREAKING: Deadly meningitis outbreak kills over 20 people, location, other details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Kebbi State Government has confirmed 26 deaths from a suspected cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas.

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