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

2084 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"Victory in Kano state in 2027": APC declares as NNPP strongmen join party

"Victory in Kano state in 2027": APC declares as NNPP strongmen join party

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PDP finally breaks silence after defection of Oborevwori, Okowa to APC: "We leave our fate to God"

PDP finally breaks silence after defection of Oborevwori, Okowa to APC: "We leav...

5 days ago

2027 election: Atiku's camp tells PDP govs what to do next as more strongmen exit party

2027 election: Atiku's camp tells PDP govs what to do next as more strongmen exi...

5 days ago

2027 election: Ex-CPC lawmakers declare support for 1 candidate, send warning to El-Rufai, Malami

2027 election: Ex-CPC lawmakers declare support for 1 candidate, send warning to...

6 days ago

2027 election: "It will stop diabolical practices": INEC moves to legalise voting without PVCs

2027 election: "It will stop diabolical practices": INEC moves to legalise votin...

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BREAKING: NiMET suspends ongoing strike, reasons emerge

BREAKING: NiMET suspends ongoing strike, reasons emerge

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Twelve Years of APC March and a Loyal Soldier: The Story of Elton Onwu

Twelve Years of APC March and a Loyal Soldier: The Story of Elton Onwu

There are politicians, and then there are true believers. Elton Onwu belongs to that rare second category – the kind who stays when others leave, who defends when others attack, and who invests not just his time but his heart into a political movement.

2027 election: Baba-Ahmed mentions who Tinubu should step aside for, gives reasons

2027 election: Baba-Ahmed mentions who Tinubu should step aside for, gives reasons

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has urged President Tinubu to step aside for new leadership in the 2027, advocating for fresh ideas to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges.

Order to arrest persons with dreadlocks: After heavy backlash, Nigerian gov takes fresh action

Order to arrest persons with dreadlocks: After heavy backlash, Nigerian gov takes fresh action

Niger state gov Umar Bago has reversed his controversial order to arrest individuals with dreadlocks, following backlash from the public and civil rights advocates.

Slymshady Becomes First Hypeman to Shut Down a Stadium

Slymshady Becomes First Hypeman to Shut Down a Stadium

History was made in Anambra State as renowned hypeman, Slymshady, became the first in his craft to successfully shut down a stadium with a solo headlined event, drawing a crowd of over 20,000 people.

Vatican announces actual cause of Pope Francis' death, details emerge

Vatican announces actual cause of Pope Francis' death, details emerge

The Vatican has confirmed Pope Francis died from a stroke, which led to coma and heart failure, officially ending his historic papacy at the age of 88.

Who could be the next pope? List of 5 powerful cardinals who might succeed Francis as he dies at 88

Who could be the next pope? List of 5 powerful cardinals who might succeed Francis as he dies at 88

Pope Francis dies at 88 after battling double pneumonia. Legit.ng has put together names of top cardinals that will succeed the late pontiff in coming days.

Reasons emerge as Nigerian governor orders arrest of persons with dreadlocks: "‘No room for rascality"

Reasons emerge as Nigerian governor orders arrest of persons with dreadlocks: "‘No room for rascality"

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has ordered the arrest and fining of people with dreadlocks in Minna, calling it part of efforts to curb rising insecurity.

Has Finnish Court approved Simon Ekpa’s extradition to Nigeria? Lawyer reacts

Has Finnish Court approved Simon Ekpa’s extradition to Nigeria? Lawyer reacts

Simon Ekpa’s lawyer denies reports of an imminent extradition to Nigeria, clarifying that the case remains pending in Finland, with no decision yet on the matter.

2027 election: Timi Frank sends urgent warning to Northern, Southern leaders over 'Tinubu's tricks'

2027 election: Timi Frank sends urgent warning to Northern, Southern leaders over 'Tinubu's tricks'

Timi Frank warns Nigerians against Tinubu’s tactics to secure a second term in 2027, urging northern and southern leaders to resist his manipulation and blackmail.

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