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

APC fires back at Obi over "Nigeria is reversing, declining" New Year's message to Nigerians

APC fires back at Obi over "Nigeria is reversing, declining" New Year's message to Nigerians

Nigeria

8 months ago

DSS launches major operations in Southeast, North, kills scores of IPOB/ESN members, bandits

DSS launches major operations in Southeast, North, kills scores of IPOB/ESN members, bandits

Nigeria

8 months ago

BREAKING: Nigerian governor bans street hawking, reasons emerge

BREAKING: Nigerian governor bans street hawking, reasons emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Simon Ekpa: Nigerian Army provides major update on move to extradite Biafra separatist leader

Simon Ekpa: Nigerian Army provides major update on move to extradite Biafra separatist leader

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nationalists movement back Obasanjo on Port Harcourt refinery, reasons emerge

Nationalists movement back Obasanjo on Port Harcourt refinery, reasons emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Alleged fraud: El-Rufai goes silent after visiting ex-chief of staff in prison

Alleged fraud: El-Rufai goes silent after visiting ex-chief of staff in prison

Nigeria

8 months ago

JUST IN: Senator narrowly escapes assassination plot

JUST IN: Senator narrowly escapes assassination plot

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kaduna Central Senator Lawal Usman reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on January 1, 2025, while visiting his constituency for a New Year celebration.

Tinubu told to immediately rethink the appointment of Ogunjimi as acting AGF, reasons emerge

Tinubu told to immediately rethink the appointment of Ogunjimi as acting AGF, reasons emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

The National Accountability Crusade Vanguard (NACV) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi's appointment as Acting AGF.

Fuel prices, forex: 5 key issues Tinubu addressed in New Year 2025 message to Nigerians

Fuel prices, forex: 5 key issues Tinubu addressed in New Year 2025 message to Nigerians

Nigeria

8 months ago

On Tuesday January 1, President Bola Tinubu addressed the public, discussing the onset of the year 2025 and assuring Nigerians that his reformation agenda is intact.

Peter Obi counters Tinubu on state of nation, says "Nigeria's reversing, declining," gives reasons

Peter Obi counters Tinubu on state of nation, says "Nigeria's reversing, declining," gives reasons

Nigeria

8 months ago

Labour Party's Peter Obi criticized the current administration, stating Nigeria's political, economic, and security conditions have significantly deteriorated.

NRM Denounces Illegal Convention Notice, Calls Out Suspended Members

NRM Denounces Illegal Convention Notice, Calls Out Suspended Members

Nigeria

8 months ago

The National Management Committee (NMC) of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) has disclaimed a publication announcing a purported emergency national convention scheduled for January 17, 2025, at DRACC, Lugbe, Abuja.

Peter Obi visits former military president Babangida, reflects on national issues

Peter Obi visits former military president Babangida, reflects on national issues

Nigeria

8 months ago

Peter Obi, LP presidential candidate, visited former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) in Minna for a New Year meeting on national issues.

New Year: Popular Nigerian prophet releases powerful prophecies for 2025: "No hardship"

New Year: Popular Nigerian prophet releases powerful prophecies for 2025: "No hardship"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Renowned and top Nigerian cleric Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, aka "Baba Authority," has shared a powerful prophecy for Nigeria’s future in the New Year.

Peter Obi storms Niger state as ex-governor tragically loses mother, sister, photos, video emerge

Peter Obi storms Niger state as ex-governor tragically loses mother, sister, photos, video emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

On January 1, Labour Party presidential candidate Obi visited former Niger State Governor Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu to offer condolences over his family’s loss.

Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger state, details emerge

Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger state, details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Fatima Dzuma, 27, was arrested in Lafiyagi Dzwafu village, Niger State, for allegedly killing her 25-year-old husband, Baba Aliyu, in a tragic domestic dispute.

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