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

2088 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"Tinubu's bothered about 2027, not security": PDP bigwig blows hot

"Tinubu's bothered about 2027, not security": PDP bigwig blows hot

5 months ago

PDP calls for immediate sack of power minister as Nigeria suffers multiple grid collapses

PDP calls for immediate sack of power minister as Nigeria suffers multiple grid...

5 months ago

Jonathan reacts as Trump wins US 2024 presidential election, details emerge

Jonathan reacts as Trump wins US 2024 presidential election, details emerge

5 months ago

"What my late wife did to secure my release from prison": Obasanjo speaks

"What my late wife did to secure my release from prison": Obasanjo speaks

5 months ago

Guru Mahara Ji sends strong warning to primate Ayodele over predictions against Tinubu, Nigeria

Guru Mahara Ji sends strong warning to primate Ayodele over predictions against...

5 months ago

Top Nigerian lawyer withdraws case against Abia lawmaker, cites integrity concerns

Top Nigerian lawyer withdraws case against Abia lawmaker, cites integrity concer...

5 months ago

Unlike Nigeria's Emefiele, US central bank boss says Trump can't sack him, gives reason

Unlike Nigeria's Emefiele, US central bank boss says Trump can't sack him, gives reason

Jerome Powell, Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, firmly dismissed speculation about his position as Donald Trump’s potential return to power looms.

PHOTOS: Sad end as policeman dies in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash

PHOTOS: Sad end as policeman dies in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash

A Nigerian police officer from the Mopol 20 Division tragically died on Thursday, October 7, in a multi-vehicle crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Video: Nigerians react as Abuja bolt driver makes u-turn, apologizes to Abia lawmaker, Ikwechegh

Video: Nigerians react as Abuja bolt driver makes u-turn, apologizes to Abia lawmaker, Ikwechegh

In an unexpected turn, Abuja-based Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya has offered an apology to Abia State House of Representatives member, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh.

Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea's first lady breaks silence on official caught in leaked tapes

Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea's first lady breaks silence on official caught in leaked tapes

Equatorial Guinea's First Lady, Constancia Mangue Obiang, has condemned the scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, after 400 explicit tapes leaked online.

US Consulate petitioned over senator Buba's alleged terrorism linkage, calls for investigation

US Consulate petitioned over senator Buba's alleged terrorism linkage, calls for investigation

A group, Rural Community Development Outreach has petitioned the U.S. Consulate, calling for an investigation into Senator Shehu Buba of Bauchi South.

2027 presidency: PDP chieftain lists 4 prominent party leaders to battle Tinubu, share details

2027 presidency: PDP chieftain lists 4 prominent party leaders to battle Tinubu, share details

As the 2027 election nears, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is positioning seasoned leaders capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu and the APC.

Fubara finally opens up on root cause of Rivers crisis, details emerge

Fubara finally opens up on root cause of Rivers crisis, details emerge

Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the political turmoil in the state, stating that control over state resources is at the heart of the crisis.

Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea finally sacks govt official caught in 400 leaked tapes

Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea finally sacks govt official caught in 400 leaked tapes

Equatorial Guinea's government has formally removed Baltasar Ebang Engonga from his position as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency.

JUST IN: IGP issues fresh directive to officers as Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies

JUST IN: IGP issues fresh directive to officers as Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies

Inspector-General of Police Dr. Kayode Egbetokun has directed all Nigeria Police Force (NPF) officers to wear black armbands for the next seven days.

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