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

2700 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Just in: Tinubu's wife makes 2 demands for Nigeria's education sector

Just in: Tinubu's wife makes 2 demands for Nigeria's education sector

Nigeria

3 months ago

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: ADC to meet today as Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai adopt party

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: ADC to meet today as Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai adopt party

Politics

3 months ago

Former SGF drags Tinubu for going to meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome: "Muslim-Muslim ticket"

Former SGF drags Tinubu for going to meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome: "Muslim-Muslim ticket"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nnamdi Kanu: Witness speaks out on DSS’ role in 2021 arrest of IPOB leader in Kenya

Nnamdi Kanu: Witness speaks out on DSS’ role in 2021 arrest of IPOB leader in Kenya

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian governor vows not to abandon PDP as APC takes fresh action to cause massive defections

Nigerian governor vows not to abandon PDP as APC takes fresh action to cause massive defections

Politics

3 months ago

Kehinde Alade: Police finally take action against officer who killed innocent schoolboy in Ibadan

Kehinde Alade: Police finally take action against officer who killed innocent schoolboy in Ibadan

Nigeria

3 months ago

Insecurity: Nigerian governor spits fire, accuses politicians, soldiers of conniving with Boko Haram

Insecurity: Nigerian governor spits fire, accuses politicians, soldiers of conniving with Boko Haram

Nigeria

3 months ago

Borno Gov Zulum alleges some politicians and soldiers aid Boko Haram, vows to act, urges Tinubu to heed military advice and balance force with social strategies.

Rivers APC speaks out on what may happen if Fubara decides to join party

Rivers APC speaks out on what may happen if Fubara decides to join party

Politics

3 months ago

Rivers APC has welcomed suspended Gov. Fubara if he defects from PDP, boosting party influence; elders want his return, while talks with Wike continue amid rumours.

Lagos: Family in tears as banker son who went missing for days is found in morgue with deep machete cuts

Lagos: Family in tears as banker son who went missing for days is found in morgue with deep machete cuts

Nigeria

3 months ago

Missing Lagos banker Osemudiamen Idemudia found dead in Yaba morgue with machete wounds; family suspects murder, police yet to give official response.

How reckless driving by father caused the death of schoolboy shot in Ibadan, police break silence

How reckless driving by father caused the death of schoolboy shot in Ibadan, police break silence

Nigeria

3 months ago

Oyo police say reckless driving by student’s father led to shooting; 14-year-old Kehinde Alade died. Officer arrested, investigation ongoing, family mourns.

2027 election: Northern leaders announce new date to evaluate Tinubu's performance as details emerge

2027 election: Northern leaders announce new date to evaluate Tinubu's performance as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation postponed its Tinubu evaluation to June due to Hajj; ACF plans a committee to review his policies in Northern Nigeria ahead of 2027.

Video: Family thrown into mourning as police stray bullet reportedly kills WAEC student in Ibadan

Video: Family thrown into mourning as police stray bullet reportedly kills WAEC student in Ibadan

Nigeria

3 months ago

A WAEC candidate was killed by a stray police bullet in Ibadan during a chase. Outrage grows as family mourns and calls for police accountability intensify.

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Atiku, Obi break silence over alleged power-sharing deal

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Atiku, Obi break silence over alleged power-sharing deal

Politics

3 months ago

Atiku and Obi deny 2027 power-sharing deal rumours, focusing on coalition talks and tackling Nigeria’s key issues amid ongoing political speculation.

Peter Obi reportedly set to declare presidential bid as Atiku begins alliance with new party

Peter Obi reportedly set to declare presidential bid as Atiku begins alliance with new party

Politics

3 months ago

Peter Obi plans to run for president in 2027, rejecting a deputy role; Atiku allies with ADC as both deny joint ticket rumours, focusing on coalition for change.

"Nobody can stop him": Arewa Forum mentions powerful candidate who will defeat Atiku, Obi in 2027

"Nobody can stop him": Arewa Forum mentions powerful candidate who will defeat Atiku, Obi in 2027

Politics

3 months ago

Tanko Yakasai has said Tinubu is the strongest 2027 candidate, urging issue-based politics, and denied any northern consensus on opposing his re-election.

Ezra Ukanwa