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

2812 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Endbadgovernance protests: Police clear air over Amnesty Int'l allegations of brutality, deaths

Endbadgovernance protests: Police clear air over Amnesty Int'l allegations of brutality, deaths

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just in: Court sentences 2 kidnappers to death in Jigawa

Just in: Court sentences 2 kidnappers to death in Jigawa

Nigeria

8 months ago

2025 budget: El-Rufai's son raises motion against MDAs buying vehicles, spoons yearly, gives reasons

2025 budget: El-Rufai's son raises motion against MDAs buying vehicles, spoons yearly, gives reasons

Nigeria

8 months ago

Lawyer reacts as Police spokesman says raining curses on someone online is criminal offence

Lawyer reacts as Police spokesman says raining curses on someone online is criminal offence

Nigeria

8 months ago

JUST IN: Tinubu's govt reverses appointment of top official, reasons, details emerge

JUST IN: Tinubu's govt reverses appointment of top official, reasons, details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Full list: Jubilation as Nigerian Army promotes 108 senior officers to next rank

Full list: Jubilation as Nigerian Army promotes 108 senior officers to next rank

Nigeria

8 months ago

Princess Osifo Joy: A Visionary Leader Redefining Global Empowerment And Transformation

Princess Osifo Joy: A Visionary Leader Redefining Global Empowerment And Transformation

Nigeria

8 months ago

Under Princess Osifo Joy’s remarkable leadership, Jeniks Group has risen as a trailblazer across industries, championing excellence, innovation, and sustainability.

Full List: Wike takes bold action, revokes plots of land belonging to Buhari, govs, lawmaker, others

Full List: Wike takes bold action, revokes plots of land belonging to Buhari, govs, lawmaker, others

Nigeria

8 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has revoked Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for 762 plots in Abuja's Maitama 1 District over unpaid statutory fees in Abuja.

Court takes major decision on Yahaya Bello's alleged N110 billion fraud case

Court takes major decision on Yahaya Bello's alleged N110 billion fraud case

Nigeria

8 months ago

An FCT High Court in Maitama has granted former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello bail in the sum of N500 million over alleged N110 ongoing billion fraud case.

Ibadan carnival stampede: Police arrest Ooni’s ex-wife as death toll hits over 30

Ibadan carnival stampede: Police arrest Ooni’s ex-wife as death toll hits over 30

Nigeria

8 months ago

Oyo Police have detained Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan, over a deadly stampede during a children's carnival on Wednesday.

Year in review: 5 most influential young politicians in 2024

Year in review: 5 most influential young politicians in 2024

Politics

8 months ago

The 2024 general elections saw the emergence of a new breed of leaders, ushering in a transformative wave with innovative viewpoints in Nigeria's politics.

Reps to present N704.91 million half-year salaries donation to Tinubu, reasons emerge

Reps to present N704.91 million half-year salaries donation to Tinubu, reasons emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

The House of Reps will present N704.91 million to President Tinubu on December 31, 2024, to support vulnerable Nigerians affected by the petrol subsidy removal.

2025 budget: State House to spend N15 billion on new SUVs, car tyres, others

2025 budget: State House to spend N15 billion on new SUVs, car tyres, others

Nigeria

8 months ago

The State House has allocated N15.09 billion in the 2025 budget for tyres, vehicles, and office complex for Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants.

"Abuja almost looking like London": Akpabio drums praises on Tinubu's infrastructure projects

"Abuja almost looking like London": Akpabio drums praises on Tinubu's infrastructure projects

Nigeria

8 months ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised President Tinubu’s govt for transforming Abuja, calling the capital’s development a step toward resembling London.

2025 budget: Group sends major message to President Tinubu: "It will restore hope to Nigerians"

2025 budget: Group sends major message to President Tinubu: "It will restore hope to Nigerians"

Nigeria

8 months ago

A group, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network (RHAN) strongly supports President Tinubu’s 2025 budget, calling it a "bold and visionary document."

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