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

2134 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

BREAKING: APGA spits fire, threatens to suspend Soludo, gives reasons

BREAKING: APGA spits fire, threatens to suspend Soludo, gives reasons

7 months ago

El-Rufai speaks on why Sanusi’s reinstatement is most important event in his life, shares reasons

El-Rufai speaks on why Sanusi’s reinstatement is most important event in his lif...

7 months ago

UK finally issues major statement on conduct of Edo 2024 governorship election, details emerge

UK finally issues major statement on conduct of Edo 2024 governorship election,...

7 months ago

Alleged money laundering: Court adjourns suit against Yahaya Bello, details emerge

Alleged money laundering: Court adjourns suit against Yahaya Bello, details emer...

7 months ago

"It's a burden": Zainab Bayero opens up on life as daughter of late emir

"It's a burden": Zainab Bayero opens up on life as daughter of late emir

7 months ago

Breaking: Zamfara Governor escalates tensions, reports Defence Minister to NSA over banditry

Breaking: Zamfara Governor escalates tensions, reports Defence Minister to NSA o...

7 months ago

UNGA 79: "It'll help solve challenges": Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria, other countries

UNGA 79: "It'll help solve challenges": Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria, other countries

President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent debt relief for Nigeria and other developing nations, reiterating its importance in tackling economic hardship.

"Finally woken up": Group blasts Governor Dauda Lawal Over Attacks on Matawalle

"Finally woken up": Group blasts Governor Dauda Lawal Over Attacks on Matawalle

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has come under fire from civil society groups for his continued public criticism of his predecessor, Dr. Bello Matawalle.

"Not because of Tinubu's policies": Akpabio sends words to Nigerians over biting economic hardship

"Not because of Tinubu's policies": Akpabio sends words to Nigerians over biting economic hardship

In a heartfelt address on Tuesday, September 24, Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed deep sympathy for Nigerians grappling with the economic hardships.

Nigerians react as Adeleke takes bold step to ease life of Osun workers, details emerge

Nigerians react as Adeleke takes bold step to ease life of Osun workers, details emerge

To ease the burden of high transportation costs, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, has announced changes to improve civil servants' working conditions.

BREAKING: Justice Nyako hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, Remits Case file back to CJ, video trends

BREAKING: Justice Nyako hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, Remits Case file back to CJ, video trends

In a new twist, Justice Binta Nyako has recused herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Sexual, gender-based violence claimed lives of 401 women in Nigeria in 2022, says foundation

Sexual, gender-based violence claimed lives of 401 women in Nigeria in 2022, says foundation

The FAME Foundation, a prominent Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has raised urgent concerns over the alarming rise in femicide cases in Nigeria.

Drama as Oba of Benin counters Oshiomhole in presence of Akpabio, Okpebholo, others

Drama as Oba of Benin counters Oshiomhole in presence of Akpabio, Okpebholo, others

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Sunday, publicly denied a claim made by ex-Edo State Gov, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, regarding the 2016 gubernatorial election.

BREAKING: Pro-Fubara LG caretaker chairmen dump PDP for APP in pre-election drama

BREAKING: Pro-Fubara LG caretaker chairmen dump PDP for APP in pre-election drama

In a major drama ahead of the Rivers State local elections, several Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Gov Siminalayi Fubara have defected from the PDP to APP.

16 major projects, bills approved at FEC meeting to address nat'l challenges, details emerge

16 major projects, bills approved at FEC meeting to address nat'l challenges, details emerge

The Federal Government has approved about 16 projects to address concerns on major economic, infractrural and social challeges currently ravaging the country.

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