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

3464 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"I grew under military dictatorship in Nigeria": Kemi Badenoch speaks on Trump's invasion of Venezuela

"I grew under military dictatorship in Nigeria": Kemi Badenoch speaks on Trump's invasion of Venezuela

World

2 days ago

Deputy speaker mentions only alliance capable of producing Igbo presidency: "Not sentiments"

Deputy speaker mentions only alliance capable of producing Igbo presidency: "Not sentiments"

Politics

2 days ago

2027 election: "How Peter Obi will be denied ADC presidential, VP tickets," Top presidential aide speaks out

2027 election: "How Peter Obi will be denied ADC presidential, VP tickets," Top presidential aide speaks out

Politics

2 days ago

"It is free and open for all": Nigerian Army begins 2026 recruitment exercise

"It is free and open for all": Nigerian Army begins 2026 recruitment exercise

Nigeria

2 days ago

Battle for Kano: Powerful forces reportedly behind Gov Yusuf’s defection plot uncovered

Battle for Kano: Powerful forces reportedly behind Gov Yusuf’s defection plot uncovered

Politics

2 days ago

2027 ADC ticket battle: Ex-powerful president steps in as Obi, Kwankwaso begin plot against Atiku

2027 ADC ticket battle: Ex-powerful president steps in as Obi, Kwankwaso begin plot against Atiku

Politics

3 days ago

Tinubu issues appointment to Wike's ally Magnus Abe, 21 others as details emerge

Tinubu issues appointment to Wike's ally Magnus Abe, 21 others as details emerge

Nigeria

3 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted letters to the Senate for the confirmation of 21 nominees for NMDPRA and NUPRC boards, advancing oil sector reforms.

Breaking: Court takes action against Bauchi commissioner over alleged terrorism financing

Breaking: Court takes action against Bauchi commissioner over alleged terrorism financing

Nigeria

3 days ago

Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu denied bail on terrorism financing charges; alleged $6 million misuse results in custody as trial proceeds.

2025 recruitment for short service: Nigerian Air Force issues new and important notice to all applicants

2025 recruitment for short service: Nigerian Air Force issues new and important notice to all applicants

Nigeria

3 days ago

Nigerian Air Force announces DSSC 34/2025 shortlist for selection interviews at Kaduna Air Force Base from 12 January to 8 February 2026. Compliance is mandatory.

Secretary to Rivers govt suddenly pulls out of PDP ahead of 2027, "Personal reasons"

Secretary to Rivers govt suddenly pulls out of PDP ahead of 2027, "Personal reasons"

Politics

3 days ago

Rivers State SSG Benibo Anabraba resigns from the PDP, hinting at political shifts and speculation of a move to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

Fresh drama as APC NWC members clash over Fubara, Wike, "That so-called governor"

Fresh drama as APC NWC members clash over Fubara, Wike, "That so-called governor"

Politics

3 days ago

Tensions escalated within the APC after NWC officials clashed over remarks about Governor Fubara, spotlighting political influence and respect for elected offices.

Just In: Fresh twist as Kwankwaso reportedly moves to join forces with Atiku, Obi ahead of 2027

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Just In: Fresh twist as Kwankwaso reportedly moves to join forces with Atiku, Obi ahead of 2027

Politics

5 days ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso explores alliances with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi for 2027 elections as internal disagreements within the Kwankwasiyya movement intensify.

Breaking: Tension as US captures Venezuelan president and his wife, details emerge

Breaking: Tension as US captures Venezuelan president and his wife, details emerge

US

5 days ago

Nicolás Maduro and his wife captured in a US military operation, escalating tensions with Venezuela. Defence Minister calls for unity amid national emergency.

Breaking: Tension as US attacks Venezuela's capital city, video trends

Breaking: Tension as US attacks Venezuela's capital city, video trends

US

5 days ago

Tensions escalate in South America as US military strikes hit Venezuela, prompting Maduro to declare a national emergency amid explosions across Caracas.

Venezuela: Who is Nicolas Maduro and why is US President Trump after him?

Venezuela: Who is Nicolas Maduro and why is US President Trump after him?

World

5 days ago

Discover Nicolás Maduro's dramatic rise from bus driver to president, amid US allegations of election manipulation, drug trafficking, and authoritarianism.

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