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

3550 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

NCAN announces Nigeria’s cashew export, advises Tinubu's govt on reforms

NCAN announces Nigeria’s cashew export, advises Tinubu's govt on reforms

Nigeria

3 hours ago

Stakeholders lauds Tinubu’s minister over Nigeria’s educational strides

Stakeholders lauds Tinubu’s minister over Nigeria’s educational strides

Nigeria

4 hours ago

NYSC takes action to empower corps members nationwide: "It will boost national economy"

NYSC takes action to empower corps members nationwide: "It will boost national economy"

Nigeria

5 hours ago

Yiaga Africa speaks ahead of 2027 polls: "Only 45% of Nigerians have confidence in INEC"

Yiaga Africa speaks ahead of 2027 polls: "Only 45% of Nigerians have confidence in INEC"

Nigeria

8 hours ago

Did Kwankwaso agree to be Peter Obi’s running mate in 2027? Here is what we know

Did Kwankwaso agree to be Peter Obi’s running mate in 2027? Here is what we know

Politics

9 hours ago

List of Buhari-era governors, ministers facing probe under Tinubu’s administration

List of Buhari-era governors, ministers facing probe under Tinubu’s administration

Nigeria

12 hours ago

Breaking: Nationwide blackout as National grid collapses first time in 2026

Breaking: Nationwide blackout as National grid collapses first time in 2026

Nigeria

13 hours ago

Nigeria experienced a nationwide blackout after the national grid collapsed, leaving all 11 DisCos with zero megawatts, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues.

Abubakar Malami: Fresh revelations over alleged corruption of Buhari's ex-Minister emerges, "What is N270bn?"

Abubakar Malami: Fresh revelations over alleged corruption of Buhari's ex-Minister emerges, "What is N270bn?"

Nigeria

14 hours ago

Abdulrasheed Maina alleges Abubakar Malami misappropriated substantial funds. Fresh claims emerge as Malami faces trial over money laundering allegations.

2027 election: Coalition tackles Hakeem Baba-Ahmed over call on Atiku to step aside

2027 election: Coalition tackles Hakeem Baba-Ahmed over call on Atiku to step aside

Nigeria

14 hours ago

The Omoluabi Coalition criticises Hakeem Baba-Ahmed's attacks on Atiku Abubakar, questioning his loyalty and urging unity within Nigeria's opposition ahead of 2027.

Nigeria customs recruitment: FG releases important notice to all applicants, "We wish to inform you"

Nigeria customs recruitment: FG releases important notice to all applicants, "We wish to inform you"

Nigeria

18 hours ago

Nigeria Customs Service disowns misleading recruitment notice, urging reliance on official channels and cautioning against scams amid ongoing recruitment exercise.

Breaking: Tinubu announces ambassadors for 4 countries

Breaking: Tinubu announces ambassadors for 4 countries

Nigeria

a day ago

President Bola Tinubu appoints Kayode Are as Nigeria's ambassador to the US, with Oke, Dalhatu, and Dakingari assigned to France, the UK, and Turkey, respectively.

Breaking: Enforcement of ban on sachet alcohol begins as NAFDAC takes new actions

Breaking: Enforcement of ban on sachet alcohol begins as NAFDAC takes new actions

Nigeria

a day ago

NAFDAC enforces the ban on sachet alcohol and small bottles to safeguard children from harmful consumption, addressing high alcohol content concerns.

Breaking: What Oyo Gov Makinde and Tinubu reportedly discussed behind closed doors in Aso Rock exposed

Breaking: What Oyo Gov Makinde and Tinubu reportedly discussed behind closed doors in Aso Rock exposed

Nigeria

a day ago

Fayose alleges President Tinubu clarified governance versus politics in a meeting with Makinde, impacting 2027 election support and party loyalty dynamics.

Just in: Jubilation as Tinubu approves commercial oil drilling for top southwestern state

Just in: Jubilation as Tinubu approves commercial oil drilling for top southwestern state

Nigeria

a day ago

President Tinubu approves commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island and the Olokola Deep Seaport project, aimed at boosting Ogun State's economy and inclusion.

WTO invites Nigerians, others to apply for 2026 model conference, shares application link

WTO invites Nigerians, others to apply for 2026 model conference, shares application link

Nigeria

a day ago

WTO invites students globally for the 2026 Model WTO conference in Switzerland, offering an all-inclusive experience in international trade and policy engagement.

Ezra Ukanwa