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

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027: Ex-SGF Babachir speaks on how APC govs, bigwigs secretly supporting ADC

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027: Ex-SGF Babachir speaks on how APC govs, bigwigs secretly supporting ADC

Politics

a month ago

Tragedy as Uniport 300 level student reportedly sets partner ablaze, Police react

Tragedy as Uniport 300 level student reportedly sets partner ablaze, Police react

Nigeria

a month ago

Plot to unseat Tinubu: Kenneth Okonkwo mentions why ADC must reject Obi, Amaechi in 2027

Plot to unseat Tinubu: Kenneth Okonkwo mentions why ADC must reject Obi, Amaechi in 2027

Politics

a month ago

Man dies after being pulled into engine of departing aircraft at Milan airport

Man dies after being pulled into engine of departing aircraft at Milan airport

World

a month ago

2027 election: Obi makes powerful declaration on how Tinubu will be sacked

2027 election: Obi makes powerful declaration on how Tinubu will be sacked

Nigeria

a month ago

Ekiti governor Oyebanji breaks silence over alleged defection to ADC ahead of 2027

Ekiti governor Oyebanji breaks silence over alleged defection to ADC ahead of 2027

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on next action the North will take if he finally defeats Tinubu

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on next action the North will take if he finally defeats Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi vowed the North would celebrate his presidency in 2027, pledging to tackle insecurity, boost agriculture, and lead with compassion unlike Tinubu.

Owolabi Olakulehin: 8 facts about Olubadan of Ibadan who died at 90

Owolabi Olakulehin: 8 facts about Olubadan of Ibadan who died at 90

Nigeria

a month ago

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, died at 90 after a life of public service, rising through civil chieftaincy and promoting Yoruba culture.

Groups, CSOs Demand Justice for Sexual Violence Survivor Hadiza

Groups, CSOs Demand Justice for Sexual Violence Survivor Hadiza

Nigeria

a month ago

A coalition of concerned citizens, gender rights advocates, civil society organisations (CSOs), women’s groups, and human rights defenders across Nigeria has made a call for justice in the ongoing case involving Hadiza Musa Baffa and the former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN.

Olubadan: 6 things you didn't know about Obaship system in Ibadan, list emerges

Olubadan: 6 things you didn't know about Obaship system in Ibadan, list emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Ibadan's unique Obaship system follows a rotational, merit-based path to kingship, has no royal houses, and often crowns aged, well-experienced monarchs.

2027 election: "You'll never be president," Wike dares Obi in fresh fiery attacks amid plot against Tinubu

2027 election: "You'll never be president," Wike dares Obi in fresh fiery attacks amid plot against Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

FCT Minister Wike said Peter Obi would never be president, whilie criticising his Anambra record, including his role in the ADC coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Full list of 5 new requirements for US Visa applicants in Nigeria

Full list of 5 new requirements for US Visa applicants in Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has announced five new rules for visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos, effective April 22, 2025, to improve interview processing.

Plot to unseat Tinubu: Sanwo-Olu, APC, Wike spit fire as ADC targets 5 powerful governors ahead of 2027

Plot to unseat Tinubu: Sanwo-Olu, APC, Wike spit fire as ADC targets 5 powerful governors ahead of 2027

Politics

a month ago

The ADC is targeting five governors ahead of 2027 as top political figures begin to align. APC and PDP dismisses the coalition as weak and driven by desperation.

"I am not corrupt": Wike declares, explains how he acquired Rolls Royce after Amaechi's outburst

"I am not corrupt": Wike declares, explains how he acquired Rolls Royce after Amaechi's outburst

Nigeria

a month ago

FCT Minister Wike denied corruption claims, saying he bought his Rolls-Royce himself, while also crediting his wealth to a privileged home & years of public service.

NNPP dumps Kwankwaso ahead of 2027 elections: "He remains expelled"

NNPP dumps Kwankwaso ahead of 2027 elections: "He remains expelled"

Nigeria

a month ago

NNPP stated Rabiu Kwankwaso has no platform for 2027, citing his expulsion. The party urged Nigerians to ignore his claims and vowed to follow due process in 2027.

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