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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

4770 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on 1 company that will be burnt down, sends message to Tinubu

Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on 1 company that will be burnt down, sends message to Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Atiku breaks silence over arrest of VeryDarkMan

JUST IN: Atiku breaks silence over arrest of VeryDarkMan

Nigeria

a year ago

US-Based Nigerian scholar Kperogi breaks silence over claims no one can become President without North

US-Based Nigerian scholar Kperogi breaks silence over claims no one can become President without North

Politics

a year ago

2027 Election: Afenifere announces support for one candidate amid plot to retire Tinubu

2027 Election: Afenifere announces support for one candidate amid plot to retire Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

'How gas explosion killed my parents, daughter, others', Lagos fashion designer cries out

'How gas explosion killed my parents, daughter, others', Lagos fashion designer cries out

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Wike finally breaks silence over angry women who walked out on Tinubu's wife in Rivers

Just in: Wike finally breaks silence over angry women who walked out on Tinubu's wife in Rivers

Nigeria

a year ago

"Fintiri not a bigot": Chief of Staff fires back at critics over Fufore succession

"Fintiri not a bigot": Chief of Staff fires back at critics over Fufore succession

Nigeria

a year ago

Dr. Edgar Amos Sunday dismissed claims that Governor Fintiri delayed Mrs. Peace Audu’s swearing-in due to gender or religion, calling them politically motivated.

JUST IN: Tinubu sends major message to APC governors amid heavy criticisms from opposition leaders

JUST IN: Tinubu sends major message to APC governors amid heavy criticisms from opposition leaders

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has urged APC governors to prioritise tangible results for citizens and ignore critics, speaking during his two-day working visit to Katsina.

Nigerians react as JAMB finally releases scheduled times for the 2025 UTME

Nigerians react as JAMB finally releases scheduled times for the 2025 UTME

Nigeria

a year ago

JAMB has released the schedule for the 2025 UTME, with accreditation beginning at 6:30 am, leading to mixed reactions from Nigerians over the early start times.

Alleged N80bn theft: EFCC takes fresh action on ex-NNPC chiefs

Alleged N80bn theft: EFCC takes fresh action on ex-NNPC chiefs

Nigeria

a year ago

EFCC is investigating ex NNPC executives and recently dismissed refinery MDs over the alleged misappropriation of $2.96 billion meant for refinery rehabilitation.

Police reportedly arrest VDM in Abuja as reasons, other details emerge

Police reportedly arrest VDM in Abuja as reasons, other details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Social crusader Very Dark Man (VDM) was arrested by the Nigerian Police in Abuja. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, revealed the arrest took place at GTB headquarters.

NJC declares 3 powerful judges suspended as details emerge

NJC declares 3 powerful judges suspended as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The National Judicial Council has suspended Justices Jane E. Inyang, Inyang Ekwo, and Aminu Baffa Aliyu for one year without pay over misconduct in separate cases.

Just in: Seyi Tinubu breaks silence after NANS president accused him of brutal attack in Abuja

Just in: Seyi Tinubu breaks silence after NANS president accused him of brutal attack in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Tinubu, has denied accusations by NANS President, Atiku Isah, claiming he orchestrated a violent attack during the Abuja event.

2027 Election: "Retire yourselves or be retired," Top northern leader sends message to Obi, Atiku

2027 Election: "Retire yourselves or be retired," Top northern leader sends message to Obi, Atiku

Politics

a year ago

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urges Atiku and Obi to retire from presidential ambitions, stating that Nigeria needs fresh, competent leadership from a younger generation.

Nigerian governor breaks silence amid claims of being at war with deputy: "They can’t break us"

Nigerian governor breaks silence amid claims of being at war with deputy: "They can’t break us"

Nigeria

a year ago

Niger gov Mohammed Umaru Bago has denied claims of a rift with his Deputy, Yakubu Garba, calling their relationship “perfect” and reaffirming their shared vision.

Ezra Ukanwa