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

2671 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

2027 election: Amaechi breaks silence on what he'll do to sack Tinubu in 2027, as Wike spits fire

2027 election: Amaechi breaks silence on what he'll do to sack Tinubu in 2027, as Wike spits fire

Politics

2 months ago

Ex-presidential aspirant speaks on how Nigeria's 'democracy is damaged', ruled by civilian dictators

Ex-presidential aspirant speaks on how Nigeria's 'democracy is damaged', ruled by civilian dictators

Nigeria

2 months ago

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court takes action on 2 motions by senate president against Kogi lawmaker

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court takes action on 2 motions by senate president against Kogi lawmaker

Nigeria

2 months ago

June 12: Nigerians declare protest against hardship, insecurity as locations emerge

June 12: Nigerians declare protest against hardship, insecurity as locations emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Neveah Commences Production at its new 44,000 MT Recycling Plant

Neveah Commences Production at its new 44,000 MT Recycling Plant

Nigeria

2 months ago

Reactions as Elon Musk says he regrets some social media posts he made about Trump

Reactions as Elon Musk says he regrets some social media posts he made about Trump

US

2 months ago

Facts emerge after what looked like stone fell on Emir Sanusi while delivering his speech in Kano

Facts emerge after what looked like stone fell on Emir Sanusi while delivering his speech in Kano

Nigeria

2 months ago

A drone fell on Emir Sanusi II during a speech in Kano, sparking stoning rumors. The operator explained it was an accident due to low battery, and he apologized.

Fresh update emerges over Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu fight as Lagos gov takes actions

Fresh update emerges over Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu fight as Lagos gov takes actions

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu has left Lagos after 2-week stay, with tensions over snubs and political disagreements with Sanwo-Olu. Efforts to reconcile emerge amid growing tensions.

"Stop playing hide & seek": Matawalle sends bold message to Zamfara gov about joining APC

"Stop playing hide & seek": Matawalle sends bold message to Zamfara gov about joining APC

Nigeria

2 months ago

Matawalle urged Zamfara Gov Lawal to join APC, praised Tinubu's efforts on security, & criticised Lawal's administration for underperforming despite federal support.

Fayose finally breaks silence on defecting to APC, 2 other things after visiting Tinubu in Lagos

Fayose finally breaks silence on defecting to APC, 2 other things after visiting Tinubu in Lagos

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose, visited President Tinubu to offer support, praised his efforts to stabilise Nigeria, and dismissed defection rumours.

Zamfara group questions gov Dauda's chess game amid insecurity

Zamfara group questions gov Dauda's chess game amid insecurity

Nigeria

2 months ago

A civic group in Zamfara State has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal’s decision to host Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, arguing the event was poorly timed given the state’s worsening security and economic situation.

Farmers, Aquaculturalists speak out after Tinubu appointed Yazeed Danfulani as NAIC boss

Farmers, Aquaculturalists speak out after Tinubu appointed Yazeed Danfulani as NAIC boss

Nigeria

2 months ago

NAPA supports Yazeed Danfulani’s appointment as NAIC MD, calling it a solution to insurance challenges for farmers. They urge collaboration and government backing.

Breaking: ASUU takes bold action against Tinubu's govt over nonpayment of salaries

Breaking: ASUU takes bold action against Tinubu's govt over nonpayment of salaries

Education

2 months ago

ASUU has implemented a no-pay-no-work policy due to ongoing salary delays, accusing the FG of neglect. Non-academic staff join the protest over lack of resolution.

Gov. Mutfwang meets Tinubu in Abuja, mentions 2 things he discussed with him

Gov. Mutfwang meets Tinubu in Abuja, mentions 2 things he discussed with him

Nigeria

2 months ago

Gov. Mutfwang has mentioned that he iscussed the 4th Legacy Project and the reconstruction of Shendam's collapsed bridge with President Tinubu in an Abuja meeting.

"Tinubu must be impeached": Afenifere faction declares, gives reason

"Tinubu must be impeached": Afenifere faction declares, gives reason

Nigeria

2 months ago

Afenifere has called for Tinubu's impeachment over alleged conflict of interest in the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway contract. Lagos APC countered the claims.

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