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

2685 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

10 Top Nigerian Senior Software Developers Making a Global Impact in 2025

10 Top Nigerian Senior Software Developers Making a Global Impact in 2025

Nigeria

a month ago

Buhari's death: Tinubu orders all national flags to fly at half-staff for 7 days

Buhari's death: Tinubu orders all national flags to fly at half-staff for 7 days

Nigeria

a month ago

Buhari's death: Tinubu asked to declare public holiday

Buhari's death: Tinubu asked to declare public holiday

Nigeria

a month ago

8 facts about Buhari as Nigeria’s ex-President dies at 82 in London

8 facts about Buhari as Nigeria’s ex-President dies at 82 in London

Nigeria

a month ago

Natasha’s legal team Issues court verdict to senate, declares when Kogi lawmaker will return

Natasha’s legal team Issues court verdict to senate, declares when Kogi lawmaker will return

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu's chief of staff Gbajamiamila breaks silence over creation of ADC coalition to defeat APC

Tinubu's chief of staff Gbajamiamila breaks silence over creation of ADC coalition to defeat APC

Politics

a month ago

Gbajabiamila welcomed the ADC opposition coalition, urged civic education on LG polls, and backed Tinubu’s stance rejecting Nigeria becoming a one-party state.

Full list: 9 top universities Nigerian students chose the most in the 2025 UTME

Full list: 9 top universities Nigerian students chose the most in the 2025 UTME

Education

a month ago

JAMB data showed LASU topped 2025 UTME choices with 79,000 applicants, followed by UNILAG and UNILORIN, as students sought top-rated universities.

Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with N13 million cash, arms, heavy charms along Kaduna-Jos road

Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with N13 million cash, arms, heavy charms along Kaduna-Jos road

Nigeria

a month ago

Troops have arrested kidnap suspects with ₦13.7m, arms on Wamba–Jos road. The suspect confessed but tried to flee during operation and is neutralized.

Panic and confusion across APC, PDP as Osun gov Adeleke reportedly plans his defection

Panic and confusion across APC, PDP as Osun gov Adeleke reportedly plans his defection

Politics

a month ago

Rumours of Governor Adeleke's defection to APC unsettled PDP and APC camps, as insiders confirmed talks, though he publicly denied plans to leave the PDP.

2027 election: Pat Utomi declares who he'll support as he unveils cabinet of shadow government

2027 election: Pat Utomi declares who he'll support as he unveils cabinet of shadow government

Nigeria

a month ago

Professor Pat Utomi has unveiled his shadow govt cabinet under Big Tent to offer policy alternatives, while backing ADC ahead of the 2027 election.

Did VP Shettima tackle Tinubu on Fubara’s removal? Presidency reacts

Did VP Shettima tackle Tinubu on Fubara’s removal? Presidency reacts

Nigeria

a month ago

The Presidency debunked claims that VP Shettima criticised Tinubu over Fubara’s suspension, clarifying his remarks were historical and not aimed at current events.

Oshiomhole makes 1 powerful request from Okpebholo against Obaseki: "He must come out of hiding"

Oshiomhole makes 1 powerful request from Okpebholo against Obaseki: "He must come out of hiding"

Politics

a month ago

Adams Oshiomhole urged Governor Okpebholo to investigate Godwin Obaseki’s alleged mismanagement of funds, challenged him publicly, and praised unity efforts in Edo.

2027 election: ADC presidential slot battle deepens as Northern Obidients warn against making Obi VP

2027 election: ADC presidential slot battle deepens as Northern Obidients warn against making Obi VP

Politics

a month ago

The Sokoto Obidient Movement rejected plans to make Obi VP in 2027, warning it would betray Nigerians who saw him as a symbol of hope and competence.

Just in: Police finally take major action against 22 suspected killers of wedding travellers in Jos

Just in: Police finally take major action against 22 suspected killers of wedding travellers in Jos

Nigeria

a month ago

Plateau police arraigned 22 suspects over the killing of wedding travellers; plea hearing was postponed to exclude two minors, with suspects held in custody.

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