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

2807 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"Focus on taking your people out of poverty": Presidency slams Bauchi governor

"Focus on taking your people out of poverty": Presidency slams Bauchi governor

Nigeria

7 months ago

Apply now: Tinubu's govt launches applications for free AI academy for youths

Apply now: Tinubu's govt launches applications for free AI academy for youths

Nigeria

7 months ago

Naira abuse: Police detain officer holding bundles of money for Okoya's sons to spray in viral video

Naira abuse: Police detain officer holding bundles of money for Okoya's sons to spray in viral video

Nigeria

8 months ago

JUST IN: Several Imo communities under siege as gunmen kill 18 in coordinated attacks, Police react

JUST IN: Several Imo communities under siege as gunmen kill 18 in coordinated attacks, Police react

Nigeria

8 months ago

BREAKING: Senator Azuta-Mbata emerges president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

BREAKING: Senator Azuta-Mbata emerges president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Nigeria

8 months ago

BREAKING: End of terror as notorious bandit leader ‘Baƙo-Baƙo’ killed in Katsina

BREAKING: End of terror as notorious bandit leader ‘Baƙo-Baƙo’ killed in Katsina

Nigeria

8 months ago

Reps grill Tinubu's top minister, reasons, other details emerge

Reps grill Tinubu's top minister, reasons, other details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Reps Committee on Environment has condemned the poor release of funds to the Ministry of Environment, citing its impact on tackling 2024 environmental goals.

FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries facing the highest Schengen visa rejection rates

FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries facing the highest Schengen visa rejection rates

Nigeria

8 months ago

In 2023, African nations like Nigeria, Ghana others faced the highest Schengen visa rejection rates globally, highlighting a major divide in international mobility.

"We can't fold our arms": APC backs national secretary, blasts Peter Obi over alleged threat to life

"We can't fold our arms": APC backs national secretary, blasts Peter Obi over alleged threat to life

Nigeria

8 months ago

APC National Chairman, Ganduje, has slammed Peter Obi's recent allegations of life threats, calling them false and misleading, aimed at emotional blackmail.

Are Nigerians eligible for WASSCE resit? WAEC clarifies

Are Nigerians eligible for WASSCE resit? WAEC clarifies

Nigeria

8 months ago

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has clarified that reports circulating about a new resit examination for Nigerian candidates are false.

Nigerians react as Rivers LG chairman appoints over 100 personal assistants, list emerges

Nigerians react as Rivers LG chairman appoints over 100 personal assistants, list emerges

Nigeria

8 months ago

Chijioke Ihunwo, Chairman of Obio/Akpor LGA in Rivers State, has appointed 130 personal assistants, urging them to serve diligently in the interest of the LGA.

Man bags 7 years in prison for stealing Infinix Hot 8 phone valued at N64k: "He was armed with knife"

Man bags 7 years in prison for stealing Infinix Hot 8 phone valued at N64k: "He was armed with knife"

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Ekiti State High Court sentenced 26-year-old Omodara Dada to 7 years in prison for burglary after stealing an Infinix Hot 8 phone worth ₦64,000 and ₦8,000 cash.

Notorious bandit leader killed as rival gangs clash in Kaduna forest

Notorious bandit leader killed as rival gangs clash in Kaduna forest

Nigeria

8 months ago

Notorious Kaduna bandit leader Dogo Isah, known for terrorizing communities, was killed in a violent clash with a rival faction in Kachia Forest.

Mob brutalizes 35-year-old man who stoles church’s keyboard in Delta, Police react

Mob brutalizes 35-year-old man who stoles church’s keyboard in Delta, Police react

Nigeria

8 months ago

A 35-year-old man narrowly escaped death in Okumagba, Warri South, Delta, after being accused of stealing a church keyboard and brutally beaten by a mob.

2027: SDP chairman speaks after meeting with El-Rufai, Atiku’s allies

2027: SDP chairman speaks after meeting with El-Rufai, Atiku’s allies

Nigeria

8 months ago

Key political figures, including ex-Kaduna Gov. Nasir El-Rufai and Atiku Abubakar’s allies, recently met with Social Democratic Party (SDP) leadership in Abuja.

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