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

2094 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

List: quick facts about the top 4 candidates contesting Ondo election

List: quick facts about the top 4 candidates contesting Ondo election

5 months ago

"75, 69...": Candidates' age released as APC, PDP, LP, others battle for the soul of Ondo Nov 16

"75, 69...": Candidates' age released as APC, PDP, LP, others battle for the sou...

5 months ago

FULL LIST: 14 students bag first class as UI holds 76th convocation

FULL LIST: 14 students bag first class as UI holds 76th convocation

5 months ago

PHOTOS: NAFDAC busts illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, herbalist arrested

PHOTOS: NAFDAC busts illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, herbalist arre...

5 months ago

"I’m pleading with Nigerians for help": Lagos cleric cries out over alleged N351,169 fraud by e-Firm

"I’m pleading with Nigerians for help": Lagos cleric cries out over alleged N351...

5 months ago

JUST IN: 2 soldiers killed as gunmen attack checkpoint in Abia state, details emerge

JUST IN: 2 soldiers killed as gunmen attack checkpoint in Abia state, details em...

5 months ago

Minimum wage: NLC directs members in states yet to comply to proceed on strike, shares details

Minimum wage: NLC directs members in states yet to comply to proceed on strike, shares details

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed members in states yet to implement the new minimum wage to begin an indefinite strike on December 1, 2024.

Ondo 2024: Peter Obi explains why residents should vote for Labour Party candidate

Ondo 2024: Peter Obi explains why residents should vote for Labour Party candidate

Ex-presidential candidate, Peter Obi has endorsed Labour Party's Hon. Sola Ebiseni, praising his potential for Ondo's development ahead of the governorship election.

Shehu Buba: Trouble as constituents move to recall Nigerian senator, give reason

Shehu Buba: Trouble as constituents move to recall Nigerian senator, give reason

Senator Shehu Buba of Bauchi state is facing scrutiny and discontent from his constituents, who have initiated a formal recall process to remove him from office.

Ondo 2024: Shettima leads APC mega rally as alleged rigging plot emerges in Ajayi’s camp

Ondo 2024: Shettima leads APC mega rally as alleged rigging plot emerges in Ajayi’s camp

Ahead of Ondo’s governorship election, vice president Kashim Shettima is to lead the APC rally in support of its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Tinubu's tax reform bill gets crucial backing from NNPP lawmaker

Tinubu's tax reform bill gets crucial backing from NNPP lawmaker

Abdulmumin Jibrin, the representative for Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, has voiced support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's tax reform bill.

Jos bomb scare sparks panic as Police, Plateau Govt React

Jos bomb scare sparks panic as Police, Plateau Govt React

Residents in central Jos were thrown into panic on Tuesday, November 12, after reports of a possible bomb threat at the bustling Terminus Market area.

Sowore finally opens up on why he rejected N800,000 from MKO Abiola, details emerge

Sowore finally opens up on why he rejected N800,000 from MKO Abiola, details emerge

Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, recently shared a memorable encounter he had with the late Chief MKO Abiola.

2027: Northern group regrets voting against Jonathan in 2015, asks him to run against Tinubu

2027: Northern group regrets voting against Jonathan in 2015, asks him to run against Tinubu

The Arewa Consensus for Jonathan, a Northern political group, has expressed regret for voting against former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 elections.

Video shows MC Oluomo as he resumes office as NURTW national president: "Who be your oga?"

Video shows MC Oluomo as he resumes office as NURTW national president: "Who be your oga?"

Massive reactions have followed MC Oluomo’s continued use of police escorts, despite the IGP’s promise to withdraw officers assigned to VIPs in Nigeria.

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