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

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N77,000 monthly allowance: NYSC DG gives corps members important update

N77,000 monthly allowance: NYSC DG gives corps members important update

Nigeria

8 months ago

BREAKING: Court rules on Emefiele’s plea challenging jurisdiction in multi-billion fraud cases

BREAKING: Court rules on Emefiele’s plea challenging jurisdiction in multi-billion fraud cases

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kyari speaks on how he grew from Almajiri school to become NNPCL GCEO

Kyari speaks on how he grew from Almajiri school to become NNPCL GCEO

Nigeria

8 months ago

Ghana's new president Mahama hits the ground running, makes 7 key appointments, list emerges

Ghana's new president Mahama hits the ground running, makes 7 key appointments, list emerges

Africa

8 months ago

Alleged threats to Obi's life: Tinubu given 7-day ultimatum to act against APC national secretary

Alleged threats to Obi's life: Tinubu given 7-day ultimatum to act against APC national secretary

Nigeria

8 months ago

List of top 10 policies by Tinubu Nigerians should watch out for in 2025

List of top 10 policies by Tinubu Nigerians should watch out for in 2025

Nigeria

8 months ago

Cult clash: Ondo gov Aiyedatiwa takes major action as mother, baby, ex-youth leader, others killed

Cult clash: Ondo gov Aiyedatiwa takes major action as mother, baby, ex-youth leader, others killed

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Ondo Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has condemned cult-related killings in the state and announced immediate measures to address the violence.

VIDEO: Nigerians, Ghanaians react as Mahama mistakenly calls Tinubu 'president of Ghana'

VIDEO: Nigerians, Ghanaians react as Mahama mistakenly calls Tinubu 'president of Ghana'

Africa

8 months ago

Ghanaian President John Mahama sparked humor online after mistakenly calling Nigeria’s President Tinubu "the president of the Federal Republic of Ghana."

VIDEO: APC's Okpebholo in Jerry Eze's church testifying about victory in Edo election, Nigerians react

VIDEO: APC's Okpebholo in Jerry Eze's church testifying about victory in Edo election, Nigerians react

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerians are reacting mixedly to Edo Gover Monday Okpebholo's testimony at Pastor Jerry Eze's Streams of Joy church, where he credited his election victory to God.

Trump suggests Canada’s merger with U.S. as Trudeau steps down as prime minister

Trump suggests Canada’s merger with U.S. as Trudeau steps down as prime minister

US

8 months ago

Donald Trump continued his trolling of Justin Trudeau on January 6, mocking the Canadian PM’s resignation and suggesting Canada merge with the U.S.

Zamfara under pressure as bandits demand over N172 million from 25 villages

Zamfara under pressure as bandits demand over N172 million from 25 villages

Nigeria

8 months ago

Armed bandits led by notorious kingpin Danisuhu have imposed a ₦172.7M levy on 25 villages in Tsafe West, Zamfara, causing fear, displacement, and hardship.

BREAKING: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns, reasons, other details emerge

BREAKING: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns, reasons, other details emerge

World

8 months ago

Under pressure from his party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently announced his decision to step down, ending his nine-year tenure.

Nigerians react as man accused of witchcraft is burnt to death in Ebonyi

Nigerians react as man accused of witchcraft is burnt to death in Ebonyi

Nigeria

8 months ago

Ebonyi State Police have arrested 17 individuals for allegedly burning a man to death over witchcraft accusations in Enohia Itim village on January 3.

INEC reacts to alleged plans to destroy over 6 million uncollected PVCs

INEC reacts to alleged plans to destroy over 6 million uncollected PVCs

Nigeria

8 months ago

INEC denies allegations of plans to destroy over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from past voter registration exercises, calling reports false.

How President Tinubu scattered many 'romantic' relationships in Nigeria, Atiku's aide explains

How President Tinubu scattered many 'romantic' relationships in Nigeria, Atiku's aide explains

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria's economic challenges under Tinubu’s administration have reportedly gone beyond wallets and markets, significantly impacting romantic relationships.

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