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

2688 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

David Mark mentions what the Nigerian Senate has turned into since emergence of Akpabio, Tinubu

David Mark mentions what the Nigerian Senate has turned into since emergence of Akpabio, Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

Young Nigerian leader, Yusuff Liadi Abiodun, nominated for 2025 Tällberg Global leadership prize

Young Nigerian leader, Yusuff Liadi Abiodun, nominated for 2025 Tällberg Global leadership prize

Nigeria

a month ago

"Internally displaced politicians": Bwala blasts Atiku, Obi, others over 2027 plot against Tinubu

"Internally displaced politicians": Bwala blasts Atiku, Obi, others over 2027 plot against Tinubu

Politics

a month ago

Hardship: "Nigerians yearn for Buhari’s return": Amaechi shades Tinubu, mentions what should happen in 2027

Hardship: "Nigerians yearn for Buhari’s return": Amaechi shades Tinubu, mentions what should happen in 2027

Nigeria

a month ago

Aminu Dantata: Reasons emerge as Nigerian professor asks FG to name university after business mogul

Aminu Dantata: Reasons emerge as Nigerian professor asks FG to name university after business mogul

Nigeria

a month ago

Aminu Dantata: Last words of top Nigerian business mogul to his family, friends shortly before dying

Aminu Dantata: Last words of top Nigerian business mogul to his family, friends shortly before dying

Nigeria

a month ago

Before his death, Aminu Dantata said he no longer enjoyed life, sought peace and forgiveness, and prayed for Nigeria’s unity, leaving behind a legacy of humility.

"David Mark will lead us to Aso Rock": Coalition declares ahead of 2027 elections

"David Mark will lead us to Aso Rock": Coalition declares ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

a month ago

The ADC coalition named David Mark as its leader for 2027, with support from top opposition figures, vowing to unseat APC and restore Nigeria’s future.

Why Nigeria's 35% affirmative action can forge more leaders like Obama and Clinton

Why Nigeria's 35% affirmative action can forge more leaders like Obama and Clinton

Nigeria

a month ago

Ene Obi highlighted Nigeria’s low female political representation and urged implementation of 35% affirmative action for women’s inclusion in governance.

"PDP now a shadow of itself": Atiku, 2 other powerful politicians woo members to take major action

"PDP now a shadow of itself": Atiku, 2 other powerful politicians woo members to take major action

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku & PDP leaders said the party is now a shadow of itself, urging members to join a new coalition to challenge APC in 2027 and revive Nigeria’s democracy.

Abia Gov Otti speaks out on dumping LP and joining Atiku-led coalition: "That’s what matters"

Abia Gov Otti speaks out on dumping LP and joining Atiku-led coalition: "That’s what matters"

Politics

a month ago

Governor Alex Otti denied defecting from Labour Party, says he's focused on Abia, not coalitions, and has attended no meeting led by Atiku or any opposition group.

New location announced as coalition moves to unveil ADC after Abuja hotel cancelled previous event

New location announced as coalition moves to unveil ADC after Abuja hotel cancelled previous event

Nigeria

a month ago

ADC coalition shifts 2027 election unveiling to Yar’Adua Centre after Abuja hotel abruptly cancelled the event, citing an “internal compliance matter.”

Drama as opposition blows hot after Abuja hotel suddenly cancels ADC unveiling hours before the event

Drama as opposition blows hot after Abuja hotel suddenly cancels ADC unveiling hours before the event

Nigeria

a month ago

The Wells Carlton Hotel cancelled the ADC unveiling hours before the event, sparking accusations of political interference as opposition vows to press on.

Aregbesola breaks silence after accepting to serve as ADC interim secretary

Aregbesola breaks silence after accepting to serve as ADC interim secretary

Politics

a month ago

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola joins ADC as interim secretary, pledging to build a party rooted in ideals, democracy, inclusion, and inspired by global best practices.

Emotional moment as Dangote escorts the body of Aminu Dantata to Madina, Video emerges

Emotional moment as Dangote escorts the body of Aminu Dantata to Madina, Video emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Aliko Dangote escorted Aminu Dantata’s body to Madina for burial, fulfilling his final wish as top Nigerian dignitaries gather to honour the late icon.

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