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

2682 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Fayose makes bold prediction on who will win in 2027: "He needs little votes from north"

Fayose makes bold prediction on who will win in 2027: "He needs little votes from north"

Politics

24 days ago

TikToker who falsely declared Tinubu dead lands in DSS net: "No bail for you"

TikToker who falsely declared Tinubu dead lands in DSS net: "No bail for you"

Nigeria

24 days ago

Breaking: Peter Obi sends fresh warning to Nigerian politicians, "We must stop"

Breaking: Peter Obi sends fresh warning to Nigerian politicians, "We must stop"

Nigeria

24 days ago

2027 election: Southeast group pledges N200 million to purchase APC presidential form for Tinubu

2027 election: Southeast group pledges N200 million to purchase APC presidential form for Tinubu

Politics

25 days ago

Miyetti Allah finally explains why herdsmen still attack, kill in Plateau, "It will continue"

Miyetti Allah finally explains why herdsmen still attack, kill in Plateau, "It will continue"

Nigeria

25 days ago

Buhari's death: Gambian President Adama Barrow storms Daura, Moments Captured on Video and Photos

Buhari's death: Gambian President Adama Barrow storms Daura, Moments Captured on Video and Photos

Nigeria

25 days ago

Scam alert: EFCC raises fresh alarm over new method, strategy of fraudsters, "A threat to national security"

Scam alert: EFCC raises fresh alarm over new method, strategy of fraudsters, "A threat to national security"

Nigeria

25 days ago

The EFCC warned Nigerians about a new scam involving fake airline promos, data theft, and crypto laundering, with arrests and recoveries already made.

'Small boy' sold away 3 years ago finally returns after Nigerian troops take one powerful action

'Small boy' sold away 3 years ago finally returns after Nigerian troops take one powerful action

Nigeria

25 days ago

Troops rescued a 12-year-old boy sold by his uncle three years ago in Plateau State and recovered weapons in a separate anti-bandit operation in Wase.

Did FG set 12-year new minimum age for JSS1 admission? Education ministry reacts

Did FG set 12-year new minimum age for JSS1 admission? Education ministry reacts

Nigeria

26 days ago

The FG dismissed reports of a new 12-year minimum age for JSS1, confirmed the age remains 10, and reaffirmed 16 as the minimum for university entry.

Just in: 'Class of 1999' governors pay visit to President Tinubu as video, photos emerge

Just in: 'Class of 1999' governors pay visit to President Tinubu as video, photos emerge

Nigeria

26 days ago

President Tinubu met 1999 ex-governors in Abuja, sparking mixed reactions online, with many mistaking it for a reunion with his long-rumoured classmates.

Plateau: Massive tears as 27 victims killed after unknown gunmen brutally attacked community get mass burial

Plateau: Massive tears as 27 victims killed after unknown gunmen brutally attacked community get mass burial

Nigeria

26 days ago

Twenty-seven villagers killed by gunmen in Bindi-Jebbu, Plateau, were buried in a mass grave as leaders mourned and called for justice, peace, and security.

2027 election: Has Yobe governor Mai Mala Buni defected to ADC? Aide breaks silence

2027 election: Has Yobe governor Mai Mala Buni defected to ADC? Aide breaks silence

Politics

26 days ago

Yobe govt dismissed claims of Governor Buni defecting to ADC, calling them baseless, as his aide reaffirmed his loyalty to APC and warned against false rumours.

2027 election: Powerful northern elder raises another big concern as alleged plot to dump Shettima deepens

2027 election: Powerful northern elder raises another big concern as alleged plot to dump Shettima deepens

Politics

27 days ago

Dr Baba-Ahmed faulted Tinubu’s silence on claims Shettima might be dropped in 2027, warning it could have hurt APC’s northern support despite denial.

Breaking: APC NEC officially announces Tinubu’s Minister as new national chairman

Breaking: APC NEC officially announces Tinubu’s Minister as new national chairman

Politics

27 days ago

APC NEC officially names Nentawe Yilwatda as new National Chairman after Ganduje’s resignation; decision made at closed-door meeting in Abuja on July 24.

Tinubu, governors reportedly agree on who should replace Ganduje as APC chairman

Tinubu, governors reportedly agree on who should replace Ganduje as APC chairman

Politics

27 days ago

Tinubu and APC governors picked Nentawe Yilwatda to replace Ganduje as party chairman, aiming to restore unity and balance ahead of the 2027 elections.

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