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

2751 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Video: Sister of late Herbert Wigwe raises alarm over alleged betrayal, assault during his memorial

Video: Sister of late Herbert Wigwe raises alarm over alleged betrayal, assault during his memorial

Nigeria

6 months ago

2027: El-Rufai makes bold move, meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid political tension, photos emerge

2027: El-Rufai makes bold move, meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid political tension, photos emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight recounts sad ordeal

"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight recounts sad ordeal

Nigeria

6 months ago

"I am not afraid of you": Natasha Akpoti clashes with Akpabio over seat relocation, video trends

"I am not afraid of you": Natasha Akpoti clashes with Akpabio over seat relocation, video trends

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: EFCC returns over $120, 000, ₦70 million to foreign victims defrauded by 'Yahoo Boys'

Breaking: EFCC returns over $120, 000, ₦70 million to foreign victims defrauded by 'Yahoo Boys'

Nigeria

6 months ago

Special Seat Bill: Political Parties National women leaders converge , advocate for passage

Special Seat Bill: Political Parties National women leaders converge , advocate for passage

Nigeria

6 months ago

How Abiola fell for Abacha's deceit after rejecting my offer to head interim govt, Babangida speaks

How Abiola fell for Abacha's deceit after rejecting my offer to head interim govt, Babangida speaks

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ex-military president Babangida revealed he offered MKO Abiola the chance to lead an interim government after the 1993 election annulment, but Abiola refused.

Did Ibrahim Babangida kill Dele Giwa in 1986? Former military president clarifies

Did Ibrahim Babangida kill Dele Giwa in 1986? Former military president clarifies

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ex-military president Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) denies involvement in journalist Dele Giwa’s 1986 assassination by a parcel bomb, calling the allegations unfounded.

Gov Adeleke neglects FG, orders local government to hold election tomorrow

Gov Adeleke neglects FG, orders local government to hold election tomorrow

Nigeria

6 months ago

Despite controversy, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke insists the local government elections will hold as planned on February 22 under OSSIEC’s supervision.

Concerned Nigerians Condemn Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Allegations Against Senate President

Concerned Nigerians Condemn Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Allegations Against Senate President

Politics

6 months ago

A civil society group, Concerned Nigerians, has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her recent allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing them as an attempt to tarnish his reputation.

IGP finally replies Osun Gov Adeleke after accusing him of being 'undemocratic'

IGP finally replies Osun Gov Adeleke after accusing him of being 'undemocratic'

Nigeria

6 months ago

IGP Kayode Egbetokun dismissed allegations by Osun PDP, saying he won’t waste time on “careless talk” and prioritizes addressing distortions of fact.

Pope Francis takes one action as he senses he is closer to death by the day

Pope Francis takes one action as he senses he is closer to death by the day

Nigeria

6 months ago

Pope Francis, 88, is making key moves to shape the Church’s future as health concerns grow. Hospitalised with bronchitis, he’s cancelled several public engagements.

Prominent Nigerian state declares total ban on nightclubs, reasons, other details emerge

Prominent Nigerian state declares total ban on nightclubs, reasons, other details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned nightclubs statewide, citing religious and societal values. Commander Aminu Usman ordered operators to shut down immediately.

Breaking: APC withdraws from Osun LG poll, reasons, other details emerge

Breaking: APC withdraws from Osun LG poll, reasons, other details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

APC Osun has withdrawn from the February 22 LG election, confirming the decision in a February 17 letter signed by its Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen.

International security agents arrest Nigerian drug lord for deceiving Koreans into pushing drugs

International security agents arrest Nigerian drug lord for deceiving Koreans into pushing drugs

Nigeria

6 months ago

Security agencies have arrested a Nigerian drug cartel leader who deceived unsuspecting individuals, including South Koreans, into smuggling illegal substances.

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