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

2793 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

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

Development analyst mentions one 'danger' over proposals received by Reps to create 31 new states

Development analyst mentions one 'danger' over proposals received by Reps to create 31 new states

Nigeria

7 months ago

Man sentenced after being caught stealing iPhone 13, other items, location announced

Man sentenced after being caught stealing iPhone 13, other items, location announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Many travellers have gone missing after pirates attacked boat, location announced

Many travellers have gone missing after pirates attacked boat, location announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Just in: EFCC arraigns 9 Chinese, reason, location, other details emerge

Just in: EFCC arraigns 9 Chinese, reason, location, other details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

One-year Saudi Arabia visa banned for 14 countries, full list announced

One-year Saudi Arabia visa banned for 14 countries, full list announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia will bar travelers from 14 countries from obtaining multiple-entry visas. Starting Feb 1, 2025, they can only get single-entry visas valid for 30 days.

Just in: NNPP rejects recently held national convention, inauguration of NWC, reasons emerge

Just in: NNPP rejects recently held national convention, inauguration of NWC, reasons emerge

Politics

7 months ago

NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Ahmed, firmly rejects the recent national convention and NWC inauguration, calling them illegal, unauthorized, and against party rules.

Tales of depression, fear among people with HIV/AIDS in South Africa after Trump halted foreign aid

Tales of depression, fear among people with HIV/AIDS in South Africa after Trump halted foreign aid

Africa

7 months ago

On his 2nd-term inauguration day, Trump froze foreign aid, triggering an immediate crisis in South Africa, which battles one of the worst HIV/AIDS epidemics.

Trump signs fresh executive order to fully prosecute those who are against Christians in his govt

Trump signs fresh executive order to fully prosecute those who are against Christians in his govt

US

7 months ago

President Trump announces an executive order to combat what he calls “anti-Christian bias” in the federal government, launching a task force to address the issue.

Shettima announces how 13 US citizens came to Nigeria for cheap kidney transplant, details emerge

Shettima announces how 13 US citizens came to Nigeria for cheap kidney transplant, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima highlights a rise in reverse medical tourism as 13 US patients recently travelled to Nigeria for affordable kidney transplants.

Trump mentions one thing that protected his life during multiple assassination attempts in US

Trump mentions one thing that protected his life during multiple assassination attempts in US

US

7 months ago

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reflected on his faith, crediting divine intervention for his survival of two failed assassination attempts last year.

Clearwater Farms Brings Expertise to Lagos Polo Tournament

Clearwater Farms Brings Expertise to Lagos Polo Tournament

Sports

7 months ago

Clearwater farms, a leading equestrian business based in Kaduna, is on a mission to enrich Nigeria’s equestrian landscape by providing world-class services and fostering opportunities for more people to connect with the beauty of horses and the sport of Polo.

2027: 'Why El-Rufai will woefully fail trying to defeat Tinubu', presidency blows hot, gives reasons

2027: 'Why El-Rufai will woefully fail trying to defeat Tinubu', presidency blows hot, gives reasons

Nigeria

7 months ago

The presidency has ruled out ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai as a threat to President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying he lacks the political strength to challenge him.

Report shows how much US has sent to Nigeria as foreign aid over the last 10 years, amount announced

Report shows how much US has sent to Nigeria as foreign aid over the last 10 years, amount announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

United States recently revealed that it has sent a total of $7.8 billion in foreign aid to Nigeria over the past decade, highlighting its support for the country.

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