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

2687 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

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

Nigeria

a month ago

JUST IN: Nigerian governor increases corps members allowance, details of new amount emerge

JUST IN: Nigerian governor increases corps members allowance, details of new amount emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

2027: Major blow to PDP as Owokoniran dumps party, backs ADC with full structure

2027: Major blow to PDP as Owokoniran dumps party, backs ADC with full structure

Nigeria

a month ago

Viral video shows moment ADC supporters storm Lagos airport to Aregbesola

Viral video shows moment ADC supporters storm Lagos airport to Aregbesola

Politics

a month ago

Trump inauguration funds: FBI cracks down on Lagos man suspected of carrying out ₦460 million in crypto scam

Trump inauguration funds: FBI cracks down on Lagos man suspected of carrying out ₦460 million in crypto scam

US

a month ago

Just in: Senate rejects immediate reinstatement of Kogi senator after court verdict, gives 1 condition

Just in: Senate rejects immediate reinstatement of Kogi senator after court verdict, gives 1 condition

Nigeria

a month ago

Air India crash: More mysteries emerge as experts point to one thing that caused tragic accident

Air India crash: More mysteries emerge as experts point to one thing that caused tragic accident

World

a month ago

Air India Flight 171 crashed after take-off, killing 260. Experts suspect a computer glitch, as black box data and other clues are being investigated.

Shettima sends important advice to Aminu Dantata's family days after death of business mogul

Shettima sends important advice to Aminu Dantata's family days after death of business mogul

Nigeria

a month ago

VP Shettima urged the late Dantata’s family to stay united and uphold his legacy, describing the late mogul as a national treasure and symbol of integrity.

Is Tinubu among? Trump to host 5 African leaders to discuss trade opportunities

Is Tinubu among? Trump to host 5 African leaders to discuss trade opportunities

US

a month ago

Trump to host five African leaders July 9–11 in Washington to discuss trade. Nigeria’s Tinubu not invited as US shifts focus from aid to investment.

Kwankwaso’s 2027 plan uncovered as Galadima clears the air on defection rumours to APC

Kwankwaso’s 2027 plan uncovered as Galadima clears the air on defection rumours to APC

Politics

a month ago

Galadima denied claims Kwankwaso is joining APC, praised his influence, and blasted INEC for allowing early politicking that may hinder governance delivery.

Tinubu speaks on Nigeria's economic woes in St. Lucas: “We inherited a country near bankruptcy"

Tinubu speaks on Nigeria's economic woes in St. Lucas: “We inherited a country near bankruptcy"

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu told Nigerians in Saint Lucia he inherited a near-bankrupt Nigeria, assured reforms were ongoing, and received a portrait as diaspora raised key concerns.

2027 Election: "Obi should not be anyone's VP": Datti Baba-Ahmed declares, gives reasons

2027 Election: "Obi should not be anyone's VP": Datti Baba-Ahmed declares, gives reasons

Nigeria

a month ago

Datti Baba-Ahmed said Obi shouldn’t be VP in 2027, citing his 2023 performance, and rejected claims that only a coalition could defeat APC and PDP.

Alleged N5.7bn fraud: Tinubu told to take action against NNPCL boss

Alleged N5.7bn fraud: Tinubu told to take action against NNPCL boss

Nigeria

a month ago

The Patriotic Nigerian Youth Forum condemned NNPCL’s N5.7bn contract scandal, called out CEO Ojulari’s spending, and urged Tinubu to overhaul the company urgently.

ADC: Keyamo raises alarm over looming betrayal of Obi, Mentions what will finally happen to APC

ADC: Keyamo raises alarm over looming betrayal of Obi, Mentions what will finally happen to APC

Politics

a month ago

Keyamo said the ADC plot aimed to sideline Obi, dismembered the PDP, and strengthened the APC, insisting the ruling party remained unaffected by recent defections.

Garba Shehu gives update on Buhari's health after being hospitalised in London

Garba Shehu gives update on Buhari's health after being hospitalised in London

Nigeria

a month ago

Garba Shehu confirmed Buhari fell ill during a UK check-up but noted that the former president of Nigeria is currently recovering, calling for more prayers.

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