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

2786 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Amid war against 'fake' native doctors & shrines, Anambra govt seals popular church, details emerge

Amid war against 'fake' native doctors & shrines, Anambra govt seals popular church, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Osun LG crisis: Gov Adeleke reacts to APC's call for state of emergency amid mounting tension

Osun LG crisis: Gov Adeleke reacts to APC's call for state of emergency amid mounting tension

Nigeria

6 months ago

Osun LGA crisis: Tension as police send warning to APC, PDP, announce next line of action

Osun LGA crisis: Tension as police send warning to APC, PDP, announce next line of action

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ilorin emir sends message to imams after killing of lady who went to meet 'ritualist' Facebook lover

Ilorin emir sends message to imams after killing of lady who went to meet 'ritualist' Facebook lover

Nigeria

6 months ago

Just in: Why we stormed Lagos Assembly, DSS finally speaks out

Just in: Why we stormed Lagos Assembly, DSS finally speaks out

Nigeria

6 months ago

Why we expelled student who assaulted lecturer in viral video, UNIZIK VC finally speaks

Why we expelled student who assaulted lecturer in viral video, UNIZIK VC finally speaks

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former Nigerian governor spits fire, warns politicians against joining APC, reasons emerge

Former Nigerian governor spits fire, warns politicians against joining APC, reasons emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Sokoto Governor, strongly criticized defections to the APC, especially in the Northwest, calling them driven by personal gain.

Peter Obi reacts as Anambra govt orders closure of Onitsha head bridge market

Peter Obi reacts as Anambra govt orders closure of Onitsha head bridge market

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Anambra government shut down Onitsha’s Head Bridge Market over alleged illegal drug trade at Ogbo Ogwu, sparking concerns about its impact on traders.

Tinubu takes stand as African leaders move to split AU's Department of Politics, Peace & Security

Tinubu takes stand as African leaders move to split AU's Department of Politics, Peace & Security

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Tinubu opposed the proposal to reconfigure the AU's PAPS, warning it would incur unnecessary costs and destabilize the organization’s security framework.

El-Rufai @ 65: Tinubu sends major message to former Kaduna governor amid political tension

El-Rufai @ 65: Tinubu sends major message to former Kaduna governor amid political tension

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on his 65th birthday, celebrating his significant contributions to Nigerian politics and democracy.

Lady who left home to find Facebook lover gets killed in house of 'ritualist', location announced

Lady who left home to find Facebook lover gets killed in house of 'ritualist', location announced

Nigeria

6 months ago

The brutal murder of Lawal Yetunde, a young teacher from Kwara state, has sparked outrage across Nigeria. She was lured to her death by Abdulrahman Ballo.

"She was lucky": Popular public analyst reacts as UNIZIK expels 'unruly' female student who assaulted lecturer

"She was lucky": Popular public analyst reacts as UNIZIK expels 'unruly' female student who assaulted lecturer

Nigeria

6 months ago

A popular public analyst Ayomide Oyelowo has reacted to the recent expulsion of a female student of UNIZIK who assaulted a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye.

Why US lawmaker's claim on alleged Boko Haram sponsors may be false, Security Expert Speaks

Why US lawmaker's claim on alleged Boko Haram sponsors may be false, Security Expert Speaks

Nigeria

6 months ago

A security expert, Sadeeq Shehu has provided fresh insights on a recent claim made by the US which called out USAID as major sponsors of Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Nigerians fume as Kaduna Gov Uba Sani sends message to El-Rufai @ 65 amid political tension

Nigerians fume as Kaduna Gov Uba Sani sends message to El-Rufai @ 65 amid political tension

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani wished his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, a happy 65th birthday, calling him a "dear brother and friend" and praying for his strength.

2027: Prominent LP chieftain finally uncovers 'the chosen one' to battle Tinubu, details emerge

2027: Prominent LP chieftain finally uncovers 'the chosen one' to battle Tinubu, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, the Labour Party confirms Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, setting the stage for a rematch with President Bola Tinubu.

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