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

2695 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Lagos: How landlord who built houses under bridge makes N32.2 million every year

Lagos: How landlord who built houses under bridge makes N32.2 million every year

Nigeria

2 months ago

"Thought we've 2 presidents": Momodu reacts as Tinubu stops Wike from sealing PDP secretariat

"Thought we've 2 presidents": Momodu reacts as Tinubu stops Wike from sealing PDP secretariat

Nigeria

2 months ago

June 12: Obasanjo speaks out on deadly plot by Abacha to kill him, Abiola, and Yar’Adua

June 12: Obasanjo speaks out on deadly plot by Abacha to kill him, Abiola, and Yar’Adua

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tragedy in Enugu as sabbath pastor’s driver reportedly kills 4 children of farmer, flees community

Tragedy in Enugu as sabbath pastor’s driver reportedly kills 4 children of farmer, flees community

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu makes fresh move to take $21bn loan, ₦758bn pension bond

Tinubu makes fresh move to take $21bn loan, ₦758bn pension bond

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tension in Abuja after bomber kills self while trying to bomb military barracks

Tension in Abuja after bomber kills self while trying to bomb military barracks

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: Atiku, PDP blow hot over widespread endorsements of Tinubu: "Not what Nigerians want"

2027 election: Atiku, PDP blow hot over widespread endorsements of Tinubu: "Not what Nigerians want"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Atiku & PDP dismissed endorsements for Tinubu as signs of panic, while noting failures in addressing key issues, they expressed confident in defeating APC in 2027.

"If the constitution allowed":Nigerian gov explains why he would've run as independent candidate in 2027

"If the constitution allowed":Nigerian gov explains why he would've run as independent candidate in 2027

Politics

2 months ago

Governor Umo Eno blamed the constitution for barring independent run in 2027, confirmed defection to APC, urged loyalty, and praised Tinubu’s leadership.

VDM may face another arrest as NAFDAC takes action against influencer for inciting Onitsha traders

VDM may face another arrest as NAFDAC takes action against influencer for inciting Onitsha traders

Nigeria

2 months ago

NAFDAC accuses influencer VDM of urging Onitsha traders to defy regulations after raids seized banned drugs worth over ₦1 trillion, calling for swift action.

FULL LIST: Powerful politicians, influencers, groups backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

FULL LIST: Powerful politicians, influencers, groups backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

Politics

2 months ago

Tinubu’s 2027 re-election gains strong backing from 22 governors, key regional groups, prominent politicians, and parties like APGA, boosting his nationwide support.

'Zamfara Needs You’ – Group Appeals to Matawalle For 2027

'Zamfara Needs You’ – Group Appeals to Matawalle For 2027

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Zamfara Good Governance Group (ZGG) has issued a passionate plea for Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to contest the 2027 Zamfara governorship election and lead the state once more.

Just in: PDP postpones NEC meeting amid pressure to take action on Atiku, Wike disputes

Just in: PDP postpones NEC meeting amid pressure to take action on Atiku, Wike disputes

Politics

2 months ago

PDP postpones NEC meeting for reconciliation efforts as party leaders call for discipline over delays in acting on petitions and internal conflicts involving Wike.

Kehinde Alade: Tears as last words of schoolboy who was shot, killed by police in Ibadan emerge

Kehinde Alade: Tears as last words of schoolboy who was shot, killed by police in Ibadan emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kehinde Alade, 13, was fatally shot by police in Ibadan during a traffic stop. His family denies evasion claims, demanding justice and a full investigation.

2027 election: "No room for consensus": Powerful APC chieftain opposes Tinubu’s automatic ticket

2027 election: "No room for consensus": Powerful APC chieftain opposes Tinubu’s automatic ticket

Politics

2 months ago

Chief Charles Udeogaranya rejected an automatic APC ticket for 2027, vowed to contest, and pledged to lead Nigeria to prosperity and unity through fair democracy.

Tears as unknown gunmen kill family of four in Anambra

Tears as unknown gunmen kill family of four in Anambra

Nigeria

2 months ago

Unknown gunmen killed a family of four in Isseke, Anambra. Police confirm the attack, and the community demands justice as investigations continue.

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