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

2317 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: ASUU takes bold action against Tinubu's govt over nonpayment of salaries

Breaking: ASUU takes bold action against Tinubu's govt over nonpayment of...

Education

7 days ago

Gov. Mutfwang meets Tinubu in Abuja, mentions 2 things he discussed with him

Gov. Mutfwang meets Tinubu in Abuja, mentions 2 things he discussed with him

Nigeria

7 days ago

"Tinubu must be impeached": Afenifere faction declares, gives reason

"Tinubu must be impeached": Afenifere faction declares, gives reason

Nigeria

7 days ago

Drama as Sanusi, Bayero hold 2 different Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Kano

Drama as Sanusi, Bayero hold 2 different Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Kano

Nigeria

7 days ago

2027 election: 4 powerful PDP govs that may decamp to APC after Eno's defection

2027 election: 4 powerful PDP govs that may decamp to APC after Eno's defection

Politics

7 days ago

CAN breaks silence over Eid-el-Kabir celebration, makes one demand from Tinubu's govt

CAN breaks silence over Eid-el-Kabir celebration, makes one demand from Tinubu's...

Nigeria

8 days ago

Nigerian governor mentions number of years leaders should spend in office, details emerge

Nigerian governor mentions number of years leaders should spend in office, details emerge

Nigeria

8 days ago

Gov Seyi Makinde proposed a 5 or 6-year single term for all Nigerian leaders, citing distractions from re-election campaigns & called for a constitutional amendment.

Will Shettima remain as Tinubu's running mate or be dumped in 2027? APC breaks silence

Will Shettima remain as Tinubu's running mate or be dumped in 2027? APC breaks silence

Nigeria

8 days ago

APC dismissed speculation of Tinubu dropping Shettima for 2027, despite growing calls for regional representation and criticism over bypassing a competitive primary.

Popular African country suspends visa issuance to US citizens after Trump's travel ban

Popular African country suspends visa issuance to US citizens after Trump's travel ban

Africa

8 days ago

Chad suspended issuance of US visas in retaliation to Trumps's travel ban, citing reciprocity. Chad also highlights national dignity, stressing its pride over gain.

How I’m Merging Media Strategy with Humanitarian Impact—Emmanuel Anabueze

How I’m Merging Media Strategy with Humanitarian Impact—Emmanuel Anabueze

Nigeria

8 days ago

In an age where visibility and credibility are currency, Emmanuel Anabueze is redefining what it means to lead through communication and community engagement.

BREAKING: Former CJN Mohammed Uwais dies at 88 as details emerge

BREAKING: Former CJN Mohammed Uwais dies at 88 as details emerge

Nigeria

9 days ago

Mohammed Uwais, a former chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), is dead. He passed on in the early hours of Friday, aged 88. Kayode Ajulo, attorney general

Eid Al-Adha: Tinubu, Atiku, NASS, other governors send message to Nigerians, "Let us be together"

Eid Al-Adha: Tinubu, Atiku, NASS, other governors send message to Nigerians, "Let us be together"

Nigeria

9 days ago

Leaders, including Tinubu, Atiku, & govs, urge sacrifice, unity, & prayers for Nigeria’s progress during Eid Al-Adha, calling for peace and national growth.

Fubara breaks silence on state of affairs in Rivers: "Steps are taken to stabilise governance"

Fubara breaks silence on state of affairs in Rivers: "Steps are taken to stabilise governance"

Nigeria

9 days ago

Governor Fubara assured Rivers residents of efforts to stabilise governance & revive the economy, urging unity, sacrifice, and prayers for peace in his Eid message.

Tinubu's govt grounds 60 private jets, VIPs take major action

Tinubu's govt grounds 60 private jets, VIPs take major action

Nigeria

10 days ago

The NCS, grounded 60 private jets over unpaid duties. Jet owners are lobbying the Presidency for release, while enforcement continues and unsealing rumours surface.

Just in: Nigerian army takes action as terrorists launch 2 attacks in Borno

Just in: Nigerian army takes action as terrorists launch 2 attacks in Borno

Nigeria

10 days ago

The Nigerian Army has stood against and repelled two terrorist attacks in Borno state, recovered weapons, and inflicted heavy casualties on them.

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