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

2791 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Pressure mounts on President Tinubu to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC boss, details emerge

Pressure mounts on President Tinubu to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC boss, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

"There were threats against me": Ex-INEC REC sacked by Tinubu finally breaks silence

"There were threats against me": Ex-INEC REC sacked by Tinubu finally breaks silence

Nigeria

6 months ago

"Make it 774": Analyst reacts as Reps receive proposals to create additional 31 states in Nigeria

"Make it 774": Analyst reacts as Reps receive proposals to create additional 31 states in Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

Footy Homes Expands Affordable Housing Projects in Nigeria

Footy Homes Expands Affordable Housing Projects in Nigeria

Politics

6 months ago

Fresh storm hits PDP as Anyanwu uncovers plot by govs to create new party, details emerge

Fresh storm hits PDP as Anyanwu uncovers plot by govs to create new party, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

Buhari's 8-yr tenure: Ex-president under probe over alleged monumental corruption, insecurity, others

Buhari's 8-yr tenure: Ex-president under probe over alleged monumental corruption, insecurity, others

Nigeria

6 months ago

JAMB registrar demands Sharia law in Southwest, reasons emerge

JAMB registrar demands Sharia law in Southwest, reasons emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has urged the creation of Sharia panels in Southwest Nigeria, stating they would help resolve issues among Muslims.

One year after, France President Macron, Tinubu, Obasanjo, others remember Herbert Wigwe

One year after, France President Macron, Tinubu, Obasanjo, others remember Herbert Wigwe

Nigeria

6 months ago

One year after Herbert Wigwe's tragic passing, leaders like Tinubu, Macron, and Obasanjo gathered to honor his legacy as a visionary and institution builder.

Zamfara: Victory as Nigerian Army Invades Terrorists' Camp, Kills 50, Many Brutally Injured

Zamfara: Victory as Nigerian Army Invades Terrorists' Camp, Kills 50, Many Brutally Injured

Nigeria

6 months ago

Troops of Operation Fansan Yan Bindiga struck a major blow against terrorism in Zamfara, killing over 50 insurgents and injuring 25, including top commanders.

Nigerian senator donates N23m to families of Zamfara airstrike victims

Nigerian senator donates N23m to families of Zamfara airstrike victims

Nigeria

6 months ago

After a tragic airstrike in Zamfara's Maradun LGA, Senator Abdulaziz Yari provided relief by donating N23 million to support the injured and victims' families.

Jubilation as Tinubu’s govt approves new cargo/agro-allied airport, announces benefits

Jubilation as Tinubu’s govt approves new cargo/agro-allied airport, announces benefits

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tinubu's government has approved the concession of the Kashimbila Cargo/Agro-Allied Airport in Taraba under a PPP, a move that has sparked widespread excitement.

Kayode Fayemi @ 60: Tinubu hails ex-Ekiti gov, recounts major struggles during Abacha regime, others

Kayode Fayemi @ 60: Tinubu hails ex-Ekiti gov, recounts major struggles during Abacha regime, others

Nigeria

6 months ago

As Dr. Kayode Fayemi turns 60, President Tinubu pays tribute to his contributions to Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggles, governance, and political evolution.

DOGE: Judge takes decision as Elon Musk moves to probe US treasury records

DOGE: Judge takes decision as Elon Musk moves to probe US treasury records

US

6 months ago

A U.S. judge has blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing millions of Americans' financial records held by the U.S. Treasury.

2027: Political analyst mentions what Obi, Atiku, El-Rufai, others must 'sacrifice' to unseat Tinubu

2027: Political analyst mentions what Obi, Atiku, El-Rufai, others must 'sacrifice' to unseat Tinubu

Politics

7 months ago

A political analyst Hammas Hayatu has explained what Obi, El-Rufai, Atiku must bring to the table in order to confidently defeat President Tinubu in 2027.

NDLEA nabs 2 drug barons, forces them to excrete 125 wraps of her0in at two major Nigerian airports

NDLEA nabs 2 drug barons, forces them to excrete 125 wraps of her0in at two major Nigerian airports

Nigeria

7 months ago

The NDLEA intercepted two drug kingpins attempting to smuggle her0in into Nigeria through Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) and Lagos' MMIA.

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