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

Shaibu mentions why he never had faith in Obaseki before 2016 election

Shaibu mentions why he never had faith in Obaseki before 2016 election

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Firm announces its expansion into Nigeria, details emerge

Firm announces its expansion into Nigeria, details emerge

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Sanwo-Olu issues fresh conditions for Lagos Muslims traveling for the 2025 Hajj

Sanwo-Olu issues fresh conditions for Lagos Muslims traveling for the 2025 Hajj

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Edo governorship poll battle: Tension as tribunal announces when it will issue its final judgment

Edo governorship poll battle: Tension as tribunal announces when it will issue i...

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5 key events that have happened since the Uromi killing

5 key events that have happened since the Uromi killing

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Akpabio, Kogi gov react as Natasha raises alarm over assassination plot by 3 top politicians

Akpabio, Kogi gov react as Natasha raises alarm over assassination plot by 3 top...

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Rivers state of emergency: Arewa Forum berates Tinubu, uncovers alleged secret plot ahead of 2027

Rivers state of emergency: Arewa Forum berates Tinubu, uncovers alleged secret plot ahead of 2027

Arewa Consultative Forum has criticized President Tinubu’s handling of the Rivers crisis, alleging his actions are politically driven ahead of the 2027 election.

Uromi killings: CDS, CAN, PFN react as victims' family demand justice

Uromi killings: CDS, CAN, PFN react as victims' family demand justice

The CDS, CAN, and PFN demand justice for 16 hunters killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, on March 27, urging authorities to act against mob violence.

2027 election: Will the Atiku-led coalition to unseat Tinubu succeed? Arewa Forum speaks

2027 election: Will the Atiku-led coalition to unseat Tinubu succeed? Arewa Forum speaks

Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has weighed in on the 2027 election, questioning if Atiku Abubakar’s opposition coalition can successfully unseat President Tinubu.

30DaysRantChallenge: Arewa Forum mentions people Nigerians should blame for worsening hardship

30DaysRantChallenge: Arewa Forum mentions people Nigerians should blame for worsening hardship

The Arewa Consultative Forum blames Nigeria’s economic crisis on leadership failures at all levels, urging citizens to hold all tiers of government accountable.

Edo massacre: Last moments of those killed at Uromi emerge as families make one demand

Edo massacre: Last moments of those killed at Uromi emerge as families make one demand

Families of the 16 northern travelers lynched on March 29 in Uromi, Edo State, demand justice, urging authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Nine killed in Katsina road accident during Sallah celebrations

Nine killed in Katsina road accident during Sallah celebrations

A fatal accident on March 30 marred Sallah celebrations in Katsina as a lone Hummer bus crashed on the Malumfashi-Kafur Road, killing nine passengers.

2027 election: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna Central senatorial seat, gives reasons

2027 election: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna Central senatorial seat, gives reasons

Ex-Kaduna central senator Shehu Sani has declared intention to contest for the Kaduna central senatorial seat in the 2027 elections, pending favorable conditions.

Wike's aide mentions how and why FCT minister rejected Atiku's offer to be his running mate in 2023.

Wike's aide mentions how and why FCT minister rejected Atiku's offer to be his running mate in 2023.

Lere Olayinka, aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has revealed why Wike initially rejected Atiku Abubakar’s offer to be his running mate in the 2023 election.

SERAP vows to take action as NASS moves to jail eligible Nigerians who fail to vote during elections

SERAP vows to take action as NASS moves to jail eligible Nigerians who fail to vote during elections

SERAP opposes a proposed National Assembly bill mandating voting, warning that its repressive provisions violate fundamental rights and democratic principles.

Ezra Ukanwa