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

2913 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"She had orphanage kids she was taking care of": Arise News crew mourns tragic death of Somtochukwu

"She had orphanage kids she was taking care of": Arise News crew mourns tragic death of Somtochukwu

Nigeria

7 hours ago

SUG election in popular southeast varsity turns to war as student gets shot, police arrest 3

SUG election in popular southeast varsity turns to war as student gets shot, police arrest 3

Nigeria

9 hours ago

Top APC gov uncovers how his colleagues have enough money to tackle insecurity: "You've no excuse"

Top APC gov uncovers how his colleagues have enough money to tackle insecurity: "You've no excuse"

Nigeria

10 hours ago

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu: Nigerians react angrily as ARISE News anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu: Nigerians react angrily as ARISE News anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery

Nigeria

12 hours ago

Tinubu, Obi vs Atiku: South east group Predicts who will finally win in 2027 election

Tinubu, Obi vs Atiku: South east group Predicts who will finally win in 2027 election

Politics

14 hours ago

Battle between Dangote and PENGASSAN: Concerned northern senator tells Tinubu what to do

Battle between Dangote and PENGASSAN: Concerned northern senator tells Tinubu what to do

Nigeria

15 hours ago

Nigeria customs announces date for online recruitment test, mentions those that will be excluded

Nigeria customs announces date for online recruitment test, mentions those that will be excluded

Nigeria

a day ago

The Nigeria Customs Service held an online test on 2 Oct for Superintendent Cadre applicants in 3 batches, warning against rule violations and disqualification.

2027 elections: 6 reasons why Tinubu will be re-elected, popular Nigerian lawyer speaks

2027 elections: 6 reasons why Tinubu will be re-elected, popular Nigerian lawyer speaks

Politics

a day ago

Lawyer Deji Adeyanju predicts Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, citing defections, weak opposition, zoning, and northern strategy as key factors behind his win.

12 regular course: Police announce date for recruitment screening, list 11 documents applicants must have

12 regular course: Police announce date for recruitment screening, list 11 documents applicants must have

Nigeria

a day ago

Nigeria Police Academy begins 12th course screening Oct 6, 2025; batches set by states, documents, dress code, and strict rules announced for candidates.

ADC, Obi's allies battle over "broken promises" claim as party speaks on 2027 zoning

ADC, Obi's allies battle over "broken promises" claim as party speaks on 2027 zoning

Politics

a day ago

ADC denies zoning pledge for 2027, rebuffs Obidient Movement’s fairness demands, and urges real stakeholders to join formally amid rising internal tensions.

“You cannot take decisions for us": Adamawa ADC gives Atiku ultimatum to pick membership card

“You cannot take decisions for us": Adamawa ADC gives Atiku ultimatum to pick membership card

Politics

a day ago

ADC in Adamawa gave Atiku, Babachir, and others a year-end deadline to register at their wards, insisting only card-carrying members could lead the party.

Top Nigerian university bars 5000 students from writing exams, explains why

Top Nigerian university bars 5000 students from writing exams, explains why

Education

a day ago

Over 5,000 UNIBEN students risk missing exams starting Sept 29 for unpaid fees; management urges use of NELFUND loans and sets up task force for compliance.

New INEC chairman: Should it be about zoning or merit?

New INEC chairman: Should it be about zoning or merit?

Politics

2 days ago

Debate grew over who should replace INEC Chairman Yakubu in 2025, with calls for merit over zoning and warnings against partisanship ahead of 2027 polls.

2027 elections: Why joining ADC coalition could hurt Peter Obi’s presidential ambition

2027 elections: Why joining ADC coalition could hurt Peter Obi’s presidential ambition

Nigeria

2 days ago

Analysts warned Obi’s ADC alliance risked alienating supporters, sparking Labour Party rifts, fuelling voter confusion, and weakening his 2027 presidential bid.

2027 election: 5 reasons northern stakeholders may still back Tinubu

2027 election: 5 reasons northern stakeholders may still back Tinubu

Politics

2 days ago

Northern leaders backed Tinubu for 2027, citing key appointments, infrastructure, reforms, security gains, and strong political alliances in the North.

Ezra Ukanwa