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

2724 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Meranda sworn in as deputy speaker after resignation as speaker

Breaking: Meranda sworn in as deputy speaker after resignation as speaker

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Obasa, Meranda storm Lagos Assembly, details emerge

Breaking: Obasa, Meranda storm Lagos Assembly, details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Tension over heavy security in Lagos Assembly amid Obasa, Meranda power clash

Breaking: Tension over heavy security in Lagos Assembly amid Obasa, Meranda power clash

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Ex-Lagos PDP gov candidate Jandor Exits party, reasons, other details emerge

Breaking: Ex-Lagos PDP gov candidate Jandor Exits party, reasons, other details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

How Efuetanu Emuobome Richard Launched Dual Careers in Renewable Energy and Nightlife

How Efuetanu Emuobome Richard Launched Dual Careers in Renewable Energy and Nightlife

Nigeria

5 months ago

Photos: Jonathan, Atiku, other powerful politicians attend Obasanjo's dinner in Lagos

Photos: Jonathan, Atiku, other powerful politicians attend Obasanjo's dinner in Lagos

Nigeria

5 months ago

CAN threatens to take action against 4 northern governors, reason, other details emerge

CAN threatens to take action against 4 northern governors, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the five-week school closures during Ramadan by the Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi state governments.

Imo: Policemen boldly reject N1 million bribe from child traffickers, rescue children

Imo: Policemen boldly reject N1 million bribe from child traffickers, rescue children

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Imo Police have arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations carried out across the state.

Man traveling to Turkey excretes 120 wraps of c0caine after NDLEA arrest, location announced

Man traveling to Turkey excretes 120 wraps of c0caine after NDLEA arrest, location announced

Nigeria

5 months ago

NDLEA operatives at Kano airport arrested 42-year-old Angolan, Mbala Dajou Abuba, for allegedly attempting to smuggle c0caine to Istanbul, Turkey.

Again, angry corps members send strong message as Tinubu's government fails to pay N77,000 allowance

Again, angry corps members send strong message as Tinubu's government fails to pay N77,000 allowance

Nigeria

5 months ago

Corps members nationwide are frustrated as the Federal Government fails to begin payment of the approved N77,000 monthly allowance, sparking fresh outrage.

After hours of breathless struggle, Pope Francis stabilizes as faithful flood heaven with prayers

After hours of breathless struggle, Pope Francis stabilizes as faithful flood heaven with prayers

Europe

5 months ago

Pope Francis is stable after a sudden breathing crisis on February 28, sparking global prayers as he continues treatment under close medical care.

S'Court order: Timi Frank mentions who to be held responsible for breach of peace in Rivers

S'Court order: Timi Frank mentions who to be held responsible for breach of peace in Rivers

Politics

5 months ago

Former APC spokesperson and public analyst Timi Frank has condemned the Supreme Court's ruling ordering the withholding of local government funds in Rivers State.

Kano government opens up on real amount budgeted for Ramadan feeding, details emerge

Kano government opens up on real amount budgeted for Ramadan feeding, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kano State Government has allocated N8 billion for this year's Ramadan feeding programme to support vulnerable residents during the fasting period.

Popular ex-senator begs Natasha Akpoti for one action as battle with Akpabio deepens

Popular ex-senator begs Natasha Akpoti for one action as battle with Akpabio deepens

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former Senate Minority Leader Biodun Olujimi has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to drop her lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Oyedepo mentions how woman who made him stumble during program in US got pregnant, video trends

Oyedepo mentions how woman who made him stumble during program in US got pregnant, video trends

Nigeria

5 months ago

Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners' Chapel shared how a woman in the U.S. conceived after tripping him during a church program, believing it was an act of faith.

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