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

2084 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Court takes action over jailed professor who rigged election for Akpabio

Court takes action over jailed professor who rigged election for Akpabio

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'How Okowa lobbied and begged to be Atiku’s running mate', Timi Frank speaks

'How Okowa lobbied and begged to be Atiku’s running mate', Timi Frank speaks

2 hours ago

'How Atiku wanted Southeast to emerge PDP's 2023 presidential candidate', Momodu speaks out

'How Atiku wanted Southeast to emerge PDP's 2023 presidential candidate', Momodu...

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Plot to sack Tinubu: PDP fires back, takes action to stop likely defection of Atiku, others

Plot to sack Tinubu: PDP fires back, takes action to stop likely defection of At...

6 hours ago

2023 Election: Top lawmaker mentions 1 big mistake of PDP, Atiku as party battles to survive

2023 Election: Top lawmaker mentions 1 big mistake of PDP, Atiku as party battle...

6 hours ago

Tinubu breaks silence as Dangote bags World Bank appointment

Tinubu breaks silence as Dangote bags World Bank appointment

6 hours ago

Sexual Allegation: Top SAN makes one request from Natasha as battle with Akpabio deepens

Sexual Allegation: Top SAN makes one request from Natasha as battle with Akpabio deepens

Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) has demanded the retraction of sexual harassment claims made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Akpabio.

Edo: Tension as gunmen attack hospital, kill health worker in front of patients

Edo: Tension as gunmen attack hospital, kill health worker in front of patients

A psychotherapist at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), identified as Alex, was shot dead by suspected cultists on Friday in front of patients.

Just in: Tears as 8 confirmed dead, 6 injured as bus collides with tanker in Anambra

Just in: Tears as 8 confirmed dead, 6 injured as bus collides with tanker in Anambra

Eight people have been confirmed dead, and six others injured in a tragic crash at Ukpo Junction on the Nteje-Awka Road, Anambra, on Sunday night, according to FRSC.

Lawyers, CSOs File FOI Request on NNPCL Operations Under Mele Kyari

Lawyers, CSOs File FOI Request on NNPCL Operations Under Mele Kyari

Lawyers and CSOs filed an FOI request to NNPCL, seeking full disclosure on refinery rehabilitation projects and transactions under Mele Kyari's leadership.

Renewed hope: FG establishes new committee, names JAMB boss Oloyede chairman

Renewed hope: FG establishes new committee, names JAMB boss Oloyede chairman

President Tinubu visited JAMB HQ, praising its Computer-Based Testing (CBT) system. He confirmed the government’s commitment to educational reform and integrity.

NUPRC boss Komolafe puts Nigeria on global energy map, earns praise ahead of London awards

NUPRC boss Komolafe puts Nigeria on global energy map, earns praise ahead of London awards

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and CEO Engr. Gbenga Komolafe have been shortlisted for awards at the 2025 Africa Energies Summit in London.

Tinubu, Keyamo praised for restoring global confidence in aviation sector

Tinubu, Keyamo praised for restoring global confidence in aviation sector

President Tinubu & Festus Keyamo have been praised for restoring confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector, citing reforms like resolving $800m in trapped funds.

Tinubu breaks silence as Shariah council leader Hadiyyatullah is declared dead

Tinubu breaks silence as Shariah council leader Hadiyyatullah is declared dead

President Bola Tinubu expressed sorrow over the death of Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah Iwo, leader of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, at age 81.

Was Tinubu's son involved in alleged attack on NANS President? Seyi Breaks silence

Was Tinubu's son involved in alleged attack on NANS President? Seyi Breaks silence

Seyi Tinubu denies allegations from NANS President Atiku Abubakar Isah, who accused him of attempting to disrupt the inauguration and threatening his life.

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