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

2684 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Alleged $5.5 million fraud: Fresh calls for immediate suspension of NMDPRA CEO, Ahmed emerge

Alleged $5.5 million fraud: Fresh calls for immediate suspension of NMDPRA CEO, Ahmed emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Ex- Minister uncovers actual reason Buhari refused to removed petrol subsidy

Ex- Minister uncovers actual reason Buhari refused to removed petrol subsidy

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Remains of Buhari finally arrive Nigeria, video emerges

Breaking: Remains of Buhari finally arrive Nigeria, video emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Buhari's death: List of allowances payable to family members of deceased former Presidents, ex-VPs

Buhari's death: List of allowances payable to family members of deceased former Presidents, ex-VPs

Nigeria

a month ago

"No one is perfect": Buhari's neighbours, domestic workers, kinsmen, associates recount moments

"No one is perfect": Buhari's neighbours, domestic workers, kinsmen, associates recount moments

Nigeria

a month ago

Buhari's death: Jos residents hold funeral prayer for ex-president in absentia, photos emerge

Buhari's death: Jos residents hold funeral prayer for ex-president in absentia, photos emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Tears as grave-digging begins amid heavy security at Buhari’s residence

Breaking: Tears as grave-digging begins amid heavy security at Buhari’s residence

Nigeria

a month ago

Grave-digging began at Buhari’s Daura home as security tightened ahead of his burial. His body was expected from London, with Nigerians mourning his passing.

Rare video of Buhari’s elder sister mourning ex-president breaks heart

Rare video of Buhari’s elder sister mourning ex-president breaks heart

Nigeria

a month ago

A viral video showed Buhari’s elder sister, Hajiya Rakiya, mourning him in Daura as Prof. Pantami paid tribute during a condolence visit after his burial.

Peter Obi finally breaks silence over the death of Buhari at 82 in London

Peter Obi finally breaks silence over the death of Buhari at 82 in London

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi mourned former President Buhari’s death, praised his dignified leadership, and extended condolences to his family and the nation at large.

Buhari's death: Wike, Ribadu, 8 other ministers appointed into c'ttee for ex-President's burial

Buhari's death: Wike, Ribadu, 8 other ministers appointed into c'ttee for ex-President's burial

Nigeria

a month ago

President Tinubu approved a committee for Buhari’s burial, postponed the FEC meeting, declared national mourning, and opened condolence registers nationwide.

Video of Buhari’s last public meeting with Tinubu surfaces

Video of Buhari’s last public meeting with Tinubu surfaces

Nigeria

a month ago

A video of Buhari's last public meeting with Tinubu resurfaced as Nigerians mourned the ex-president, who died on 13 July at 82 after a prolonged illness.

Job alert: FG announces new date to begin recruitment into Immigration, Fire Service, 2 others nationwide

Job alert: FG announces new date to begin recruitment into Immigration, Fire Service, 2 others nationwide

Nigeria

a month ago

The Federal Government has announced job recruitment into NIS, NSCDC, NFS, and NCS, urging applicants to apply online and beware of scammers and fraudsters.

Buhari's death: Tinubu, other Nigerian, African leaders, others to storm Daura Monday

Buhari's death: Tinubu, other Nigerian, African leaders, others to storm Daura Monday

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu and ex-leaders travelled to Daura for Buhari’s burial after his death at 82. Flags were flown at half-staff as Nigeria entered seven days of mourning.

Peter Obi finally speaks out after viral video showed him serving food at event in Imo

Peter Obi finally speaks out after viral video showed him serving food at event in Imo

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi addressed reactions to a viral video of him serving food at a charity event, saying he lived simply and always embraced humility and service.

Just in: Special FEC meeting to honour Buhari postponed as presidency announces next action

Just in: Special FEC meeting to honour Buhari postponed as presidency announces next action

Nigeria

a month ago

The FG cancelled Tuesday's FEC meeting for Buhari’s funeral in Daura, declared a public holiday, and ordered flags at half-staff to honour the late president.

Ezra Ukanwa