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

Embattled NNPCL boss Ojulari storms key meeting amid resignation rumour

Embattled NNPCL boss Ojulari storms key meeting amid resignation rumour

Politics

10 days ago

'I rejected God': Kemi Badenoch speaks, shares religious standing

'I rejected God': Kemi Badenoch speaks, shares religious standing

World

10 days ago

ValueJet vs KWAM 1: ADC breaks silence, makes bold demand from FG, "Treat him like terrorist"

ValueJet vs KWAM 1: ADC breaks silence, makes bold demand from FG, "Treat him like terrorist"

Nigeria

10 days ago

Civil service recruitment: FG begins shortlisting of candidates nationwide, link to check name, details emerge

Civil service recruitment: FG begins shortlisting of candidates nationwide, link to check name, details emerge

Nigeria

10 days ago

FG to begin construction of light rail line in top northern state as details emerge

FG to begin construction of light rail line in top northern state as details emerge

Nigeria

10 days ago

FG announces number of repentant terrorists undergoing rehabilitation: "They'll be reintegrated"

FG announces number of repentant terrorists undergoing rehabilitation: "They'll be reintegrated"

Nigeria

10 days ago

Civil service recruitment: FG releases another instruction to all applicants amid viral scam message

Civil service recruitment: FG releases another instruction to all applicants amid viral scam message

Nigeria

10 days ago

The FCSC warned job seekers against fake messages as shortlisting began, confirming only qualified applicants were contacted and no fees were required.

Former Nigerian senator is dead as details emerge in Abuja

Former Nigerian senator is dead as details emerge in Abuja

Nigeria

10 days ago

Former Senator Ibrahim Musa, who represented Niger North from 2011 to 2015, died in Abuja after a brief illness, the Niger State Government confirmed.

APC strongman breaks silence on whether or not El-Rufai is still with the party: "Forget about politics"

APC strongman breaks silence on whether or not El-Rufai is still with the party: "Forget about politics"

Politics

10 days ago

APC’s Bashir Jamoh says ex-Kaduna governor el-Rufai remains in APC despite ADC ties, as youth group slams his recent remarks as divisive and self-serving.

Civil service recruitment: FG releases compulsory form all applicants must fill within 72 hours, link emerges

Civil service recruitment: FG releases compulsory form all applicants must fill within 72 hours, link emerges

Nigeria

10 days ago

The FCSC gave shortlisted applicants 72 hours to complete a new form or risk disqualification in the ongoing 2025 federal civil service recruitment.

Court takes action against man who reportedly threatened to kill top Nigerian governor

Court takes action against man who reportedly threatened to kill top Nigerian governor

Nigeria

11 days ago

Rasaq Gafar was arraigned in Ibadan for allegedly threatening Governor Adeleke’s life; he got ₦2.5m bail and the case was adjourned to November 13.

Fleeing Ondo pastor finally arraigned for destroying property worth N247m

Fleeing Ondo pastor finally arraigned for destroying property worth N247m

Nigeria

11 days ago

Pastor Adefiju Boluwaji was arraigned for damaging N247m farmland in Ondo; he pleaded not guilty and was granted bail after months of evading arrest.

Has the Nigerian Police begun nationwide 2025 recruitment? PSC breaks silence

Has the Nigerian Police begun nationwide 2025 recruitment? PSC breaks silence

Nigeria

11 days ago

The Police Service Commission dismissed reports of 2025 police recruitment, calling them fake, and warned fraudsters would be tracked and prosecuted.

Alleged reasons Tinubu appointed FCT minister Wike uncovered: "He will discard him after"

Alleged reasons Tinubu appointed FCT minister Wike uncovered: "He will discard him after"

Nigeria

12 days ago

Sule Lamido said Tinubu made Wike FCT Minister to win South-South states, warned Wike may be dropped, and urged ADC to adopt a more strategic approach.

Full list: Names of those who died in Ghana helicopter crash released

Full list: Names of those who died in Ghana helicopter crash released

Africa

12 days ago

Ghana released names of 8 victims killed in a military helicopter crash near Sikaman; officials mourned as flags flew at half-mast and probe into cause began.

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