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

Widespread darkness in Northern Nigeria as 330Kv circuit trips

Widespread darkness in Northern Nigeria as 330Kv circuit trips

6 months ago

"It's illegal": Popular human rights lawyer calls out Nigeria Immigration over Bobrisky's new arrest

"It's illegal": Popular human rights lawyer calls out Nigeria Immigration over B...

6 months ago

Cabinet reshuffle: Widespread panic as when, how Tinubu will sack, retain ministers finally out

Cabinet reshuffle: Widespread panic as when, how Tinubu will sack, retain minist...

6 months ago

PHOTOS: Birthday celebrant, DJ, 3 others arrested as Lagos govt takes action against environmental nuisance

PHOTOS: Birthday celebrant, DJ, 3 others arrested as Lagos govt takes action aga...

6 months ago

Elon Musk offers $1 million daily to voters signing pro-Trump petition

Elon Musk offers $1 million daily to voters signing pro-Trump petition

6 months ago

JUST IN: Fani-Kayode’s aide dies in Abuja hotel, details emerge

JUST IN: Fani-Kayode’s aide dies in Abuja hotel, details emerge

6 months ago

EFCC blows hot as 16 governors approach court to scrap its operations

EFCC blows hot as 16 governors approach court to scrap its operations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly opposed ongoing attempts by 16 state governors to dismantle and scrap its operations.

Top PDP chieftain opposes Ex-Ekiti gov, Fayose's claims on Wike, Fubara feud, proposes 3 solutions

Top PDP chieftain opposes Ex-Ekiti gov, Fayose's claims on Wike, Fubara feud, proposes 3 solutions

A top PDP chieftain has addressed the rift between former Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Sim Fubara, offering 3 solutions to resolve the conflict.

"Noisemaking": Ex-Ekiti gov Fayose reacts as PDP threatens expulsion from party, details emerge

"Noisemaking": Ex-Ekiti gov Fayose reacts as PDP threatens expulsion from party, details emerge

Former Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted to move by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to expel him from the party over anti-party allegations.

"We' ll show him the way out soon": Fayose slammed over comment on PDP Internal wranglings

"We' ll show him the way out soon": Fayose slammed over comment on PDP Internal wranglings

Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has faced sharp criticism from PDP chieftain Dr. Gbe Benjamin Orduen over his comments on the party’s internal issues.

Ex-Benue gov, Ortom under fire as herders' attacks drastically drop in new govt

Ex-Benue gov, Ortom under fire as herders' attacks drastically drop in new govt

A PDP chieftain, Gbe Benjamin Orduen, has condemned the former governor of Benue State for his handling of security issues while praising the current governor, Alia.

"I'm disappointed": Top obidient calls out Peter Obi for failing to celebrate Ooni of Ife at 50

"I'm disappointed": Top obidient calls out Peter Obi for failing to celebrate Ooni of Ife at 50

A supporter of Peter Obi has publicly expressed disappointment over Obi’s failure to celebrate the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on his 50th birthday.

"He's not a great leader": Sam Amadi revisits Nigeria’s dark past, accuses Gowon of genocide at 90

"He's not a great leader": Sam Amadi revisits Nigeria’s dark past, accuses Gowon of genocide at 90

As Nigeria marks General Yakubu Gowon's 90th birthday, Sam Amadi has stirred controversy by accusing him of genocide during the Nigerian Civil War.

2027: Northern elites reignite fresh plot against Tinubu's bid, fingers GEJ as chosen one

2027: Northern elites reignite fresh plot against Tinubu's bid, fingers GEJ as chosen one

In a move, northern elites are reportedly pushing to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential race, as part of effort to defeat Tinubu.

Atiku's aide reacts to Orji Uzor's claim: "I saw Tinubu in Jabi garage last night"

Atiku's aide reacts to Orji Uzor's claim: "I saw Tinubu in Jabi garage last night"

A recent comment by Senator Orji Kalu has sparked different reactions from Nigeria, including Paul Ibe, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

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