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

Not Sunday: Mudir Markaz announces another day for Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria

Not Sunday: Mudir Markaz announces another day for Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria

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Tinubu finally opens up on why he appointed Bosun Tijani despite past criticisms

Tinubu finally opens up on why he appointed Bosun Tijani despite past criticisms

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Photos: Tinubu joins Abuja Muslims for Eid-el-Fitr prayers, sends major message

Photos: Tinubu joins Abuja Muslims for Eid-el-Fitr prayers, sends major message

a month ago

Should Sallah Durbar be banned? Emir Sanusi opens up

Should Sallah Durbar be banned? Emir Sanusi opens up

a month ago

Edo massacre: Governors take one action against possible revenge as 16 slain hunters get buried

Edo massacre: Governors take one action against possible revenge as 16 slain hun...

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Tinubu mentions how and why he nearly withdrew from the 2023 presidential race

Tinubu mentions how and why he nearly withdrew from the 2023 presidential race

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Top 6 political assassinations that remain unsolved

Top 6 political assassinations that remain unsolved

Here are six high-profile political assassinations in Nigeria that remain unsolved, leaving behind unanswered questions, controversy, and lingering suspicions.

Reps move to create new LGAs in 5 prominent states, details emerge

Reps move to create new LGAs in 5 prominent states, details emerge

The House of Representatives has advanced efforts to restructure Nigeria’s local government system as bills to create new LGAs in 5 states passed second reading.

EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted, details emerge

EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted, details emerge

EFCC has declared Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering, urging the public to report any information.

2027 elections: Akpabio mentions one northern state where Tinubu must win

2027 elections: Akpabio mentions one northern state where Tinubu must win

Senate President Godswill Akpabio said that Kano state is secured for the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential election.

Uromi Killings: Okpebholo Ignored Security Warnings, Now Innocent Lives Are Lost — PDP

Uromi Killings: Okpebholo Ignored Security Warnings, Now Innocent Lives Are Lost — PDP

The killing of innocent northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of the Okpebholo administration’s handling of security across the state.

Did Agbese call for state of emergency in Benue, Zamfara? Legislature clears air

Did Agbese call for state of emergency in Benue, Zamfara? Legislature clears air

Hon. Philip Agbese’s petition to the House of Reps has sparked debate over governance in Benue and Zamfara, urging legislative intervention amid political crises.

Rivers state of emergency: Demand for Wike's sack deepens as Fubara receives message on next move

Rivers state of emergency: Demand for Wike's sack deepens as Fubara receives message on next move

NUOS INT’L USA and CDHRAC INT’L USA strongly oppose President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it illegal and unjustified.

Ramadan: Wike shows love to people with disabilities, other communities, donates 10,000 bags of rice

Ramadan: Wike shows love to people with disabilities, other communities, donates 10,000 bags of rice

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike distributed 10,000 bags of rice to religious groups, community leaders, among others in Abuja to support Muslims during Ramadan.

5 key policy changes under Tinubu that affected Nigerians

5 key policy changes under Tinubu that affected Nigerians

President Tinubu's administration has introduced key policy reforms to drive Nigeria’s economy & enhance citizens' livelihoods, sparking both support and criticism.

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