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

2113 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"Why Boko Haram, bandits, others remain undefeated in Nigeria": Senator Ndume gives 2 reasons

"Why Boko Haram, bandits, others remain undefeated in Nigeria": Senator Ndume gi...

6 months ago

Peter Obi breaks silence as court reinstates Abure as Labour Party National Chairman

Peter Obi breaks silence as court reinstates Abure as Labour Party National Chai...

6 months ago

Agro-stakeholder urges action on Nigeria's food security crisis

Agro-stakeholder urges action on Nigeria's food security crisis

6 months ago

JUST IN: Repentant Boko Haram fighters escape government custody, cart away rifles, motorcycles

JUST IN: Repentant Boko Haram fighters escape government custody, cart away rifl...

6 months ago

Over 50 NNPP members reject party, join forces with APC in Kano

Over 50 NNPP members reject party, join forces with APC in Kano

6 months ago

Port Harcourt refinery: N/Delta youths raise alarm over NNPCL cabals allegedly scheming to shortchange region

Port Harcourt refinery: N/Delta youths raise alarm over NNPCL cabals allegedly s...

6 months ago

2025 Hajj fare to hit N10 million? NAHCON chairman speaks on measures to cut costs

2025 Hajj fare to hit N10 million? NAHCON chairman speaks on measures to cut costs

NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, assured Nigerians that the commission is working to lower the projected 10 million naira 2025 hajj fare.

FCT minister, Wike clears air on how Patience, Goodluck Jonathan supported him politically

FCT minister, Wike clears air on how Patience, Goodluck Jonathan supported him politically

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has clarified the political support he received from former First Lady Patience Jonathan and her husband, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

5 missing, 15 saved in horrific Lagos boat collision, says LASWA

5 missing, 15 saved in horrific Lagos boat collision, says LASWA

Five people still missing, while 15 others have been rescued after a collision between 2 boats on in Lagos, the Lagos State Waterways Authority confirmed.

"Shops must open": Soludo vows to take action against those observing sit-at-home order

"Shops must open": Soludo vows to take action against those observing sit-at-home order

Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has warned of strict penalties for traders who continue to close their shops on Mondays due to the sit-at-home order.

JUST IN: 21 Feared dead as 2 boats collide in Lagos, details emerge

JUST IN: 21 Feared dead as 2 boats collide in Lagos, details emerge

Around 21 passengers are feared to have died in a tragic boat accident on Monday night in the lagoon near Imore town, Amuwo-Odofin LGA, Lagos State.

Frank condemns burning of LG secretariats in Rivers, demands Wike, Egbetokun's resignation

Frank condemns burning of LG secretariats in Rivers, demands Wike, Egbetokun's resignation

A chieftain of the All-Progressives Congress, Comrade Timi Frank, has called for the sack of IGP Kayode Egbetokun and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over Rivers crisis.

BREAKING: Tragedy as Boko Haram kills Borno village head, soldiers, civilian taskforce chair, others

BREAKING: Tragedy as Boko Haram kills Borno village head, soldiers, civilian taskforce chair, others

A Boko Haram ambush in Marte, Borno State, on Monday night resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including soldiers and the village head.

Lagos Assembly hits back at suspended chairman, lawyer: "Don't be ignorant of the Law"

Lagos Assembly hits back at suspended chairman, lawyer: "Don't be ignorant of the Law"

The Lagos State Assembly has urged suspended Alimosho chairman Jelili Sulaimon and his lawyer, Abdul Mahmud, to prioritize the law over emotions.

2027: APC rubbishes Obi-Kwankwaso alliance proposal, gives 4 reasons it will fail

2027: APC rubbishes Obi-Kwankwaso alliance proposal, gives 4 reasons it will fail

The All-Progressives Party (APC) has recently downplayed the move by Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to form an alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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