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

3456 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

NCAN mentions amount Nigeria can earn yearly from cashew industry

NCAN mentions amount Nigeria can earn yearly from cashew industry

Nigeria

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Breaking: Kwankwaso drops bombshell about APC, issues warnings ahead of 2027: "Betrayal is not good"

Breaking

Breaking: Kwankwaso drops bombshell about APC, issues warnings ahead of 2027: "Betrayal is not good"

Politics

9 minutes ago

UK-based philanthropist unveils scholarship initiative to promote educational excellence

UK-based philanthropist unveils scholarship initiative to promote educational excellence

Nigeria

50 minutes ago

Did Vice-President Shettima tell Wike that Fubara is Rivers APC leader? Here is what we know

Did Vice-President Shettima tell Wike that Fubara is Rivers APC leader? Here is what we know

Politics

3 hours ago

2027 election: Obidient Movement explains why Obi won’t return to PDP

2027 election: Obidient Movement explains why Obi won’t return to PDP

Politics

4 hours ago

Peter Obi spits fire as Tinubu cancels ₦8 trillion NNPC debts: "This is betrayal, we need answers"

Peter Obi spits fire as Tinubu cancels ₦8 trillion NNPC debts: "This is betrayal, we need answers"

Nigeria

5 hours ago

INEC recruitment: FG issues important notice to all applicants, "Avoid this website now"

INEC recruitment: FG issues important notice to all applicants, "Avoid this website now"

Nigeria

5 hours ago

INEC warns against fraudulent ad-hoc staff recruitment websites for the 2026 FCT elections. Apply only via the official INECPRES platform to ensure safety.

Wike declares who he'll support in 2027 amid clash with APC, "tTis state is a no-go area"

Wike declares who he'll support in 2027 amid clash with APC, "tTis state is a no-go area"

Politics

23 hours ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 despite the ongoing political tensions in Rivers state.

"I grew under military dictatorship in Nigeria": Kemi Badenoch speaks on Trump's invasion of Venezuela

"I grew under military dictatorship in Nigeria": Kemi Badenoch speaks on Trump's invasion of Venezuela

World

a day ago

Kemi Badenoch views US military action in Venezuela as morally justified despite legal uncertainties, drawing from her past under Nigeria's dictatorship.

Deputy speaker mentions only alliance capable of producing Igbo presidency: "Not sentiments"

Deputy speaker mentions only alliance capable of producing Igbo presidency: "Not sentiments"

Politics

a day ago

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu advocates for Southeast-Southwest alliances to secure an Igbo presidency, emphasising strategic political unity for the 2027 elections.

2027 election: "How Peter Obi will be denied ADC presidential, VP tickets," Top presidential aide speaks out

2027 election: "How Peter Obi will be denied ADC presidential, VP tickets," Top presidential aide speaks out

Politics

a day ago

Daniel Bwala predicts Peter Obi won't secure ADC's presidential or vice-presidential nomination, citing his diminished influence and history of party switching.

"It is free and open for all": Nigerian Army begins 2026 recruitment exercise

"It is free and open for all": Nigerian Army begins 2026 recruitment exercise

Nigeria

a day ago

Nigerian Army recruitment for Direct Short Service Commission 2026 opens 7 Jan to 4 Feb. Free applications for eligible civilians and military personnel.

Battle for Kano: Powerful forces reportedly behind Gov Yusuf’s defection plot uncovered

Battle for Kano: Powerful forces reportedly behind Gov Yusuf’s defection plot uncovered

Politics

a day ago

Political tensions escalate in Kano as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf plans to defect from NNPP to APC, amid a widening rift with ally Rabiu Kwankwaso.

2027 ADC ticket battle: Ex-powerful president steps in as Obi, Kwankwaso begin plot against Atiku

2027 ADC ticket battle: Ex-powerful president steps in as Obi, Kwankwaso begin plot against Atiku

Politics

2 days ago

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso revive partnership to challenge Atiku for ADC ticket in the 2027 elections, amid calls for a unified opposition against his influence.

Tinubu issues appointment to Wike's ally Magnus Abe, 21 others as details emerge

Tinubu issues appointment to Wike's ally Magnus Abe, 21 others as details emerge

Nigeria

2 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted letters to the Senate for the confirmation of 21 nominees for NMDPRA and NUPRC boards, advancing oil sector reforms.

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