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

2797 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Jubilation as man bags PhD from OOU at age 75, details emerge

Jubilation as man bags PhD from OOU at age 75, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

5 years later, ex-Osun State gov drops bombshell, mentions 2 main 'sponsors' of EndSARS protest

5 years later, ex-Osun State gov drops bombshell, mentions 2 main 'sponsors' of EndSARS protest

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ex-head of state Abdulsalami says Nigeria can never move from civil rule to military, gives reasons

Ex-head of state Abdulsalami says Nigeria can never move from civil rule to military, gives reasons

Nigeria

7 months ago

IGP vs Sowore: CSO back Egbetokun, says "Nigeria is not a playground for anarchists"

IGP vs Sowore: CSO back Egbetokun, says "Nigeria is not a playground for anarchists"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Trump reverses executive order on ban of emergency HIV treatment funding to poor countries

Trump reverses executive order on ban of emergency HIV treatment funding to poor countries

Nigeria

7 months ago

Yusuf, Sowore's arrests: Atiku fires shot at APC, says Tinubu may "imprison every opposing voice"

Yusuf, Sowore's arrests: Atiku fires shot at APC, says Tinubu may "imprison every opposing voice"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: PDP governors in closed-door meeting in Delta, details emerge

Breaking: PDP governors in closed-door meeting in Delta, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Twelve PDP governors are in a closed-door meeting at Delta's Government House, Asaba. The emergency talks, which began last night, have drawn intense attention.

Just in: Pandemonium as tanker offloading fuel at Jigawa filling station suddenly explodes

Just in: Pandemonium as tanker offloading fuel at Jigawa filling station suddenly explodes

Nigeria

7 months ago

A fire broke out at the Shakkotu filling station in Jigawa, on January 30 after a fuel tanker exploded during offloading. Eyewitnesses tell their experiences.

Moment Remi Tinubu stops convoy to cheer and play with school kids in Kwara, video, photos emerge

Moment Remi Tinubu stops convoy to cheer and play with school kids in Kwara, video, photos emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

During her visit to Kwara State on January 29, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu stopped to greet and interact with excited schoolchildren who rushed out to welcome her.

Kano Hisbah arrest newlywed couple who got married at restaurant without consent of parents

Kano Hisbah arrest newlywed couple who got married at restaurant without consent of parents

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kano state Hisbah arrests newlyweds for holding an unapproved marriage ceremony at a restaurant, violating Shari’a law by not having parental consent.

JUST IN: Nigerian gov declares Sharia court illegal, lists only 8 courts responsible for settling issues

JUST IN: Nigerian gov declares Sharia court illegal, lists only 8 courts responsible for settling issues

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ogun state govt has warned against attempts to establish a Sharia Court, with Governor Dapo Abiodun stating such courts lack legal backing and cannot be constituted.

Actual amount Buhari, Tinubu spent on international travels from 2020 to 2025 is finally released

Actual amount Buhari, Tinubu spent on international travels from 2020 to 2025 is finally released

Nigeria

7 months ago

A report reveals the actual amounts Nigerian presidents spent on international travels, showing a sharp rise, especially under President Tinubu’s administration.

BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-NHIS boss, reasons emerge.

BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-NHIS boss, reasons emerge.

Nigeria

7 months ago

The EFCC has arrested Professor Usman Yusuf, ex-NHIS Executive Secretary, over alleged financial mismanagement, contract fraud, and abuse of office.

Atiku, Tambuwal, El-Rufai under fire for alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu

Atiku, Tambuwal, El-Rufai under fire for alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

7 months ago

JAD raises concerns over a meeting attended by Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Tambuwal, El-Rufai, and Malami, alleging threats to democracy and calling for accountability.

"This is my position": Ekiti monarch orders immediate disbandment of Sharia panel, reasons emerge

"This is my position": Ekiti monarch orders immediate disbandment of Sharia panel, reasons emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adejugbe, has announced the disbandment of the Sharia panel at the Central Mosque, aiming to maintain peace and unity in the community.

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