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

Drama as Sanusi, Bayero hold 2 different Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Kano

Drama as Sanusi, Bayero hold 2 different Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Kano

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: 4 powerful PDP govs that may decamp to APC after Eno's defection

2027 election: 4 powerful PDP govs that may decamp to APC after Eno's defection

Politics

2 months ago

CAN breaks silence over Eid-el-Kabir celebration, makes one demand from Tinubu's govt

CAN breaks silence over Eid-el-Kabir celebration, makes one demand from Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian governor mentions number of years leaders should spend in office, details emerge

Nigerian governor mentions number of years leaders should spend in office, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Will Shettima remain as Tinubu's running mate or be dumped in 2027? APC breaks silence

Will Shettima remain as Tinubu's running mate or be dumped in 2027? APC breaks silence

Nigeria

2 months ago

Popular African country suspends visa issuance to US citizens after Trump's travel ban

Popular African country suspends visa issuance to US citizens after Trump's travel ban

Africa

2 months ago

Ticare app launches in Port Harcourt to improve emergency healthcare response in Nigeria

Ticare app launches in Port Harcourt to improve emergency healthcare response in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

The launch of Ticare, a healthtech app designed to improve emergency medical response in Nigeria, is set to take place on June 20th, 2025. Developed by Harvoxx Tech Hub and powered by Thrive Impact Ltd, the app aim

BREAKING: Former CJN Mohammed Uwais dies at 88 as details emerge

BREAKING: Former CJN Mohammed Uwais dies at 88 as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Mohammed Uwais, a former chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), is dead. He passed on in the early hours of Friday, aged 88. Kayode Ajulo, attorney general

Eid Al-Adha: Tinubu, Atiku, NASS, other governors send message to Nigerians, "Let us be together"

Eid Al-Adha: Tinubu, Atiku, NASS, other governors send message to Nigerians, "Let us be together"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Leaders, including Tinubu, Atiku, & govs, urge sacrifice, unity, & prayers for Nigeria’s progress during Eid Al-Adha, calling for peace and national growth.

Fubara breaks silence on state of affairs in Rivers: "Steps are taken to stabilise governance"

Fubara breaks silence on state of affairs in Rivers: "Steps are taken to stabilise governance"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Fubara assured Rivers residents of efforts to stabilise governance & revive the economy, urging unity, sacrifice, and prayers for peace in his Eid message.

Tinubu's govt grounds 60 private jets, VIPs take major action

Tinubu's govt grounds 60 private jets, VIPs take major action

Nigeria

2 months ago

The NCS, grounded 60 private jets over unpaid duties. Jet owners are lobbying the Presidency for release, while enforcement continues and unsealing rumours surface.

Nigerians on edge as police trial over N151.5 million extortion case continues

Nigerians on edge as police trial over N151.5 million extortion case continues

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigerian Police hierarchy is under scrutiny as the orderly room trial of four police inspectors accused of extorting N151.5 million continues.

Prominent northern elder gives Tinubu one condition he must meet to win 2027 election

Prominent northern elder gives Tinubu one condition he must meet to win 2027 election

Nigeria

2 months ago

Alhaji Dabo Sambo warned Tinubu that failing to tackle insecurity and food crises in northern Nigeria could cost him the 2027 election and urges swift action.

Are there 10,000 job vacancies available for Nigerians? FCSC breaks silence

Are there 10,000 job vacancies available for Nigerians? FCSC breaks silence

Nigeria

2 months ago

FCSC debunked reports of 10,000 vacancies, confirming only 2,130 positions. Candidates for the next stage, CBT, will be notified via official platforms.

Pope Leo distances himself from 3 things Francis did, introduces changes in Vatican operations

Pope Leo distances himself from 3 things Francis did, introduces changes in Vatican operations

Europe

2 months ago

Pope Leo adopted a cautious leadership style, focusing on reflection and private meetings. Legit.ng reports that this is a different approach compared to Francis.

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