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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. He previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers. 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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Delta: Okadaman, client meet their end in hands of herbalist, step brother

Delta: Okadaman, client meet their end in hands of herbalist, step brother

Nigeria

a year ago

Natasha vs Akpabio: Kogi senator storms court again as details emerge

Natasha vs Akpabio: Kogi senator storms court again as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Last words of Umai Ukpai to Abia gov Alex Otti before his death that may affect next election is finally out

Last words of Umai Ukpai to Abia gov Alex Otti before his death that may affect next election is finally out

Nigeria

a year ago

Shehu Sani reacts as demand for new state creation deepens 1year before 2027 election

Shehu Sani reacts as demand for new state creation deepens 1year before 2027 election

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: APC speaks out after Plateau gov claimed he's under pressure to join party ahead of 2027

Just In: APC speaks out after Plateau gov claimed he's under pressure to join party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyo: Armed robbers ambush customer with large cash, wound police officer in brazen attack

Oyo: Armed robbers ambush customer with large cash, wound police officer in brazen attack

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian pastor blasts US, speaks out on Christian genocide: “What a wicked people”

Nigerian pastor blasts US, speaks out on Christian genocide: “What a wicked people”

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor David Abioye has condemned the apparent denial of Christian killings in Nigeria, following recent comments by US Special Envoy Massad Boulos.

Breaking: Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar sends warning to Tinubu, "This is disturbing"

Breaking: Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar sends warning to Tinubu, "This is disturbing"

Nigeria

a year ago

Former VP, Atiku Abubakar, accused President Tinubu’s government of stifling free speech, weaponising laws, and turning Nigeria toward authoritarian rule.

Breaking: World's oldest President Biya wins 8th term at 90

Breaking: World's oldest President Biya wins 8th term at 90

Nigeria

a year ago

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, wins a controversial eighth term, extending his 42-year rule despite opposition claims of electoral irregularities.

Nnamdi Kanu again refuses to open defence, "You have no charge against me"

Nnamdi Kanu again refuses to open defence, "You have no charge against me"

Nigeria

a year ago

Nnamdi Kanu refused to open his defence, insisting there was no valid charge against him and urged the court to either release him or grant him bail.

Generals speak out as Buhari, Tinubu tenures force hundreds out of service, "It is wrong"

Generals speak out as Buhari, Tinubu tenures force hundreds out of service, "It is wrong"

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 500 senior military officers were retired under Buhari and Tinubu, sparking criticism from experts who warned the mass exits created waste and instability.

Tompolo breaks silence on issuing ultimatum to Tinubu's govt over immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu

Tompolo breaks silence on issuing ultimatum to Tinubu's govt over immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu

Nigeria

a year ago

Tompolo denied issuing a 21-day ultimatum to the FG over Nnamdi Kanu’s release, calling the report false and reaffirming his loyalty to President Tinubu.

Is ABU Zaria carrying out secret Nuclear weapon project? Management breaks silence

Is ABU Zaria carrying out secret Nuclear weapon project? Management breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

ABU dismissed claims of a secret nuclear weapons project, confirming its scientists were not involved and its nuclear programme remained peaceful and transparent.

Breaking: Panic in Lagos as 2-storey building collapses, many people trapped, Photos emerge

Breaking: Panic in Lagos as 2-storey building collapses, many people trapped, Photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

An undisclosed number of persons have been reportedly trapped after a building collapsed in Lagos state in the wee hours of Monday, October 27, 2025.

Alleged coup plot: Over 60 Generals to exit amid Tinubu's military shake-up

Alleged coup plot: Over 60 Generals to exit amid Tinubu's military shake-up

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 60 senior officers were expected to retire as President Tinubu reshuffled the military leadership to strengthen security and enhance operational efficiency.

Ezra Ukanwa