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

2676 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Court delivers judgment against 2 notorious drug kingpins, details emerge

Court delivers judgment against 2 notorious drug kingpins, details emerge

Nigeria

7 hours ago

Just in: Soludo mentions action taken against operatives who assaulted corps member in viral video

Just in: Soludo mentions action taken against operatives who assaulted corps member in viral video

Nigeria

11 hours ago

"Why top politicians do vote buying during elections": Peter Obi drops bombshell

"Why top politicians do vote buying during elections": Peter Obi drops bombshell

Nigeria

13 hours ago

"N1.5m for president is poor": FG declares, to begin review of salaries of govs, ministers, others

"N1.5m for president is poor": FG declares, to begin review of salaries of govs, ministers, others

Nigeria

15 hours ago

Full list: 20 reasons Nigerians backed APC in the by-election and why Tinubu may win 2027 election

Full list: 20 reasons Nigerians backed APC in the by-election and why Tinubu may win 2027 election

Politics

17 hours ago

Rivers emergency rule: Ibas gets fresh message ahead of LG election

Rivers emergency rule: Ibas gets fresh message ahead of LG election

Politics

a day ago

2027 election: ADC mentions what'll happen to Atiku, Obi, Amaechi when party finally cedes presidential ticket

2027 election: ADC mentions what'll happen to Atiku, Obi, Amaechi when party finally cedes presidential ticket

Politics

a day ago

The ADC assured that Atiku, Obi, and Amaechi remained united, debated ticket zoning, set up a governance blueprint, and planned to mobilise 35M voters.

How much senators earn uncovered and how it's capable of paying salaries of over 4000 professors

How much senators earn uncovered and how it's capable of paying salaries of over 4000 professors

Nigeria

a day ago

About N2.354bn spent on 109 senators’ salaries monthly could pay 4,708 professors, sparking outrage over low academic pay and calls for urgent reform.

US announces important new equirement for all visa applicants

US announces important new equirement for all visa applicants

Nigeria

a day ago

The US Mission in Nigeria announces that visa applicants have to list all their social media handles from the past 5 years or risk visa denial, future ineligibility.

FG orders immediate deportation of over 40 Chinese, Philippine, explains move

FG orders immediate deportation of over 40 Chinese, Philippine, explains move

Nigeria

a day ago

The FG deported 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cyber fraud, with EFCC revealing they trained Nigerians in online scams and seized assets.

Mother of APC national chairman is dead, details emerge

Mother of APC national chairman is dead, details emerge

Nigeria

a day ago

APC Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda lost his mother, Mama Lydia, at 83. Plateau APC hailed her legacy as a devoted Christian and prayed for the family’s strength.

Breaking: Kaduna PDP speaks out after security operatives arrested official with N30m cash

Breaking: Kaduna PDP speaks out after security operatives arrested official with N30m cash

Nigeria

3 days ago

Kaduna PDP defends member arrested with N30m, saying funds were for election logistics, accuses APC of intimidation, and vows to stay resolute in polls.

Breaking: Former governorship candidate narrowly escapes assassination plot as details emerge

Breaking: Former governorship candidate narrowly escapes assassination plot as details emerge

Nigeria

3 days ago

Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi narrowly escaped an armed ambush in Abuja, linked to his stance on national security; he urged authorities to act swiftly.

Breaking: Powerful ally to Shehu Shagari and northern business mogul Ibrahim is dead, details emerge

Breaking: Powerful ally to Shehu Shagari and northern business mogul Ibrahim is dead, details emerge

Nigeria

3 days ago

A northern business tycoon and an elder statesman, who was a close associate of late President Shehu Usman Shagari, Alh. Isyaku Ibrahim, is dead.

Breaking: FG arrests 2 deadly Al-Qaeda leaders, masterminds of Kuje prison break, details emerge

Breaking: FG arrests 2 deadly Al-Qaeda leaders, masterminds of Kuje prison break, details emerge

Nigeria

3 days ago

FG confirmed arrest of two top Al-Qaeda/Ansaru leaders, masterminds of Kuje prison break, in a major counter-terrorism breakthrough dismantling their command.

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