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

2801 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Alleged N1.5 trn fraud: Group backs ex-Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel, condemns 'witch-hunt' by NASS

Alleged N1.5 trn fraud: Group backs ex-Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel, condemns 'witch-hunt' by NASS

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria finally sends words to Trump over inauguration as US 47th president

Nigeria finally sends words to Trump over inauguration as US 47th president

Nigeria

7 months ago

Full list of NYSC orientation camp addresses across Nigeria

Full list of NYSC orientation camp addresses across Nigeria

Nigeria

7 months ago

Center raises concern over FG's failure to service 2024 capital projects worrisome

Center raises concern over FG's failure to service 2024 capital projects worrisome

Nigeria

7 months ago

Sanwo-Olu frees 52 inmates, changes death sentences of 6 prisoners to life in prison

Sanwo-Olu frees 52 inmates, changes death sentences of 6 prisoners to life in prison

Nigeria

7 months ago

US President ends birthright citizenship: What does it mean for Nigerians?

US President ends birthright citizenship: What does it mean for Nigerians?

Nigeria

7 months ago

Expert reacts as Tinubu approves inland dry ports for Ijebu-Ode, Moniya for more job creation

Expert reacts as Tinubu approves inland dry ports for Ijebu-Ode, Moniya for more job creation

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu has approved the establishment of Inland Dry Ports in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun, and Moniya, Oyo, to decongest the Western Port System and boost economic growth.

Hours after inauguration, Trump pardons over 1,000 individuals charged in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

Hours after inauguration, Trump pardons over 1,000 individuals charged in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

US

7 months ago

Hours after his inauguration, Trump pardoned nearly all individuals charged in connection with the January 6th U.S. Capitol riot, wiping away legal consequences.

Seyi Tinubu: APC chieftain Balami fires Igbokwe over 'Lagos not for boys' statement

Seyi Tinubu: APC chieftain Balami fires Igbokwe over 'Lagos not for boys' statement

Nigeria

7 months ago

APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe faces backlash over his criticism of calls to support Seyi Tinubu as the next Lagos State Governor, sparking widespread debate.

Has Pastor Iluyomade truly started a new church in Lagos? RCCG source speaks

Has Pastor Iluyomade truly started a new church in Lagos? RCCG source speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, former Senior Pastor at RCCG's City of David parish, has launched his own ministry which he called ‘The Family Fellowship.

"We're not Igbo": Rivers group declares, strips new president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of all titles

"We're not Igbo": Rivers group declares, strips new president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of all titles

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation strips Senator John Azuta Mbata of all chieftaincy titles and recognitions in response to his emergence as Ohanaeze President.

Donald Trump's inauguration: Photos emerge as Nigerian Pastor Kumuyi arrives in the US

Donald Trump's inauguration: Photos emerge as Nigerian Pastor Kumuyi arrives in the US

US

7 months ago

Photos show Nigerian pastor and Deeper Life Bible Church General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, arriving in Washington, D.C for Donald Trump's inauguration.

N80,000 minimum wage: Workers celebrate as Akwa Ibom gov Eno gives fresh update

N80,000 minimum wage: Workers celebrate as Akwa Ibom gov Eno gives fresh update

Nigeria

7 months ago

Akwa Ibom state Government led by Umo Eno will implement the new N80,000 minimum wage for eligible workers starting from their January 2025 salaries.

Hardship: Tinubu moves to tackle widespread poverty with N75,000 each to 70 million Nigerians

Hardship: Tinubu moves to tackle widespread poverty with N75,000 each to 70 million Nigerians

Nigeria

7 months ago

The federal government will distribute N75,000 to 70 million Nigerians to ease economic hardships, according to Hon. Aliyu Audu, who announced it on January 19.

Tinubu's government gives fresh update as over 80 people die, many injured

Tinubu's government gives fresh update as over 80 people die, many injured

Nigeria

7 months ago

After the Suleja fuel tanker explosion that killed over 80 and injured many, President Tinubu ordered the swift transfer of victims to tertiary medical facilities.

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