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

2686 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

Trending video shows Peter Obi humbly serving food at an event in Imo

Trending video shows Peter Obi humbly serving food at an event in Imo

Nigeria

a month ago

Shettima opens up on how Tambuwal stopped ex-president Jonathan from removing him as Borno gov

Shettima opens up on how Tambuwal stopped ex-president Jonathan from removing him as Borno gov

Nigeria

a month ago

Did President Tinubu stop 5-year visa entry for US citizens? Presidency breaks silence

Did President Tinubu stop 5-year visa entry for US citizens? Presidency breaks silence

Nigeria

a month ago

ADC raises alarm over fake state chairmen list, registration scam, advises members on next Action

ADC raises alarm over fake state chairmen list, registration scam, advises members on next Action

Nigeria

a month ago

Just in: Ex-President GEJ's aide Reno Omokri, finally declares who he will support in the 2027 election

Just in: Ex-President GEJ's aide Reno Omokri, finally declares who he will support in the 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

GS-25: PIC targets “new voices" to champion conversations on gender inclusion, economic devt

GS-25: PIC targets “new voices" to champion conversations on gender inclusion, economic devt

Nigeria

a month ago

The 2025 GS-25 summit in Abuja spotlighted gender inclusion, with NESG urging mindset shifts as government pledged action on region-specific outcomes.

Ganduje breaks silence after Tinubu appointed him as board chairman of FAAN

Ganduje breaks silence after Tinubu appointed him as board chairman of FAAN

Nigeria

a month ago

Days after resigning as APC chair, Ganduje was named FAAN board chair, promising lawful leadership amid public doubts over his sudden political comeback.

Photos emerge as Atiku, Gowon, El-Rufai, Onanuga, others storm Abuja for launch of Garba Shehu’s book

Photos emerge as Atiku, Gowon, El-Rufai, Onanuga, others storm Abuja for launch of Garba Shehu’s book

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku, Gowon, El-Rufai, and others attended Garba Shehu’s book launch in Abuja, sharing insights and rare unity across Nigeria’s political divide.

UK announces e-Visas, issues new directives to Nigerians applying for study, work visas

UK announces e-Visas, issues new directives to Nigerians applying for study, work visas

World

a month ago

From 15 July 2025, Nigerians applying for UK study or work visas will get eVisas, not stickers, as part of efforts to make immigration faster and secure.

Buhari speaks out amid claims of being at war with Tinubu, APC: "We are not disturbed"

Buhari speaks out amid claims of being at war with Tinubu, APC: "We are not disturbed"

Politics

a month ago

Buhari dismissed claims of a rift with Tinubu, affirmed loyalty to APC, and said his camp was unbothered by rumours of tension within the ruling party.

Cirvee Academy Refunds ₦250K Tuition Fee to Outstanding Graduate at Tech Cirvee Fest 2.0

Cirvee Academy Refunds ₦250K Tuition Fee to Outstanding Graduate at Tech Cirvee Fest 2.0

Nigeria

a month ago

In a powerful moment that captured hearts and sparked cheers, Cirvee Academy refunded ₦250,000 to an outstanding graduate, Shokunbi Karen, during the Cirvee Graduation Showcase at Tech Cirvee Fest 2.0 held in Ibadan.

"You don't control FCT": Battle line drawn as Kingibe dares Wike to test capacity during LG election

"You don't control FCT": Battle line drawn as Kingibe dares Wike to test capacity during LG election

Nigeria

a month ago

Senator Kingibe said FCT residents reject Minister Wike’s leadership, citing poor security and infrastructure, and said upcoming elections will test his control.

Did Tinubu make Buhari president in 2015? Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha breaks silence

Did Tinubu make Buhari president in 2015? Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha breaks silence

Nigeria

a month ago

Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha said Buhari's 2015 win was due to CPC's grassroots support, countering claims Tinubu was solely responsible for his presidency.

"He may never be president": Bwala blasts Atiku as plot against Tinubu deepens

"He may never be president": Bwala blasts Atiku as plot against Tinubu deepens

Politics

a month ago

Tinubu’s aide Daniel Bwala said Atiku may never be president, mocked the opposition coalition, and predicted it would collapse within six months.

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