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

2101 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"The constitution is clear": Ndume blasts Tinubu over appointments made since he emerged president

"The constitution is clear": Ndume blasts Tinubu over appointments made since he...

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‘We’re losing ground': top northern governor raises alarm over brutal Boko Haram attacks

‘We’re losing ground': top northern governor raises alarm over brutal Boko Haram...

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Precious Dorti: Young Nigerian Entrepreneur Launches Global Impact Projects Through Fintech, Sports

Precious Dorti: Young Nigerian Entrepreneur Launches Global Impact Projects Thro...

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Tension in Anambra as police take fresh action to stop Monday sit-at-home order

Tension in Anambra as police take fresh action to stop Monday sit-at-home order

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Fubara's suspension: US law institute sends important message to Tinubu, makes one demand

Fubara's suspension: US law institute sends important message to Tinubu, makes o...

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Rivers Assembly fire: How we're given N200m, others to implicate Fubara's aide — Acquitted suspects

Rivers Assembly fire: How we're given N200m, others to implicate Fubara's aide —...

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2 former Southeast govs, others mentioned as Tinubu is set to announce ambassadorial appointment

2 former Southeast govs, others mentioned as Tinubu is set to announce ambassadorial appointment

Former governors Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Senator Shehu Sani, and Reno Omokri are nominated for ambassadorial positions by Tinubu.

2027 election: Party Obi, Atiku, other allies may join to battle Tinubu emerges as APC remains silent

2027 election: Party Obi, Atiku, other allies may join to battle Tinubu emerges as APC remains silent

Former VP Atiku Abubakar and ex-Labour Party candidate Peter Obi are reportedly in talks to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tinubu's govt mulls extension of NYSC to 2 years, reasons emerge

Tinubu's govt mulls extension of NYSC to 2 years, reasons emerge

Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Alausa, has proposed extending the NYSC scheme from one to two years to boost skills training and national service impact.

Is Peter Obi in talks with SDP ahead of 2027 election? Obidient movement breaks silence

Is Peter Obi in talks with SDP ahead of 2027 election? Obidient movement breaks silence

Yunusa Tanko, Obidient Movement coordinator, has denied claims that Peter Obi, ex-Labour Party candidate, is planning to defect to the Social Democratic Party.

Framing Memory: The Art and Vision of Chidozie Oliver Maduka

Framing Memory: The Art and Vision of Chidozie Oliver Maduka

In an era where images flood our screens by the second, few photographers can stop time—truly stop it and ask us to feel. Chidozie Oliver Maduka is one of them.

Tension in Abuja, Rivers as police clash with Take-It-Back protesters, video trends

Tension in Abuja, Rivers as police clash with Take-It-Back protesters, video trends

On April 7, police in Abuja used tear gas to disperse protesters in Maitama after a peaceful demonstration by the Take-It-Back Movement and civil society groups.

Police summon Emir Sanusi II to Abuja, share details

Police summon Emir Sanusi II to Abuja, share details

Nigeria Police Force has summoned Emir Sanusi II for questioning over violence during the Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano that led to the death of a vigilante member.

90-yr-old mother begs ex-Nigerian president's wife to release daughter accused of stealing jewellery

90-yr-old mother begs ex-Nigerian president's wife to release daughter accused of stealing jewellery

A 90-year-old woman has tearfully begged former First Lady Patience Jonathan to help secure the release of her daughter, detained for over five years.

Anambra guber: Top APC leader quits party hours before primary election, gives reasons

Anambra guber: Top APC leader quits party hours before primary election, gives reasons

Paul Chukwuma, a governorship aspirant in Anambra, has resigned from the APC and withdrawn from the primary election on April 5, 2025, citing reasons.

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