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

2701 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"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

2027 election: Massive defections loom as APC takes major action to woo opposition governors

2027 election: Massive defections loom as APC takes major action to woo opposition governors

Politics

3 months ago

Akpabio Reiterates Support for Greater Female Representation in Governance

Akpabio Reiterates Support for Greater Female Representation in Governance

Nigeria

3 months ago

Honourable Usman Joins the Social Democratic Party SDP

Honourable Usman Joins the Social Democratic Party SDP

Nigeria

3 months ago

More trouble for Labour Party as political bigwig, several members defect to APC in Plateau

More trouble for Labour Party as political bigwig, several members defect to APC in Plateau

Politics

3 months ago

Expert Charges Youths To Follow Their Passion, Build Resilience

Expert Charges Youths To Follow Their Passion, Build Resilience

Nigeria

3 months ago

Just in: Nigerian governor increases salary of newly employed medical doctors

Just in: Nigerian governor increases salary of newly employed medical doctors

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ebonyi governor raised salary by N500,000 for newly employed medical doctors, launches drug fund, and invests over N10bn in healthcare upgrades and equipment.

Major crack in LP as Rep member in Enugu, 1000 others defect to APC

Major crack in LP as Rep member in Enugu, 1000 others defect to APC

Politics

3 months ago

Hon. Sunday Umeha and over 1,000 LP members defected to APC in Enugu, citing party crisis, as APC vows to end PDP’s 26-year rule in the state by 2027.

“The only way out": Ex-Obi's ally Okonkwo mentions what must be done to unseat Tinubu, shut APC in 2027

“The only way out": Ex-Obi's ally Okonkwo mentions what must be done to unseat Tinubu, shut APC in 2027

Politics

3 months ago

Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo urges opposition unity to unseat APC in 2027, criticises Tinubu’s endorsement, and calls for leadership by the people, not deals.

Former Senate president breaks silence on why Buhari allegedly intimidated, harassed him

Former Senate president breaks silence on why Buhari allegedly intimidated, harassed him

Nigeria

3 months ago

Bukola Saraki said Buhari harassed him for opposing reckless borrowing, blames weak institutions, and urges Nigerians to engage in politics for real national change.

Tragedy in Delta: 16-year-old boy accidentally shoots and kills little sister with father’s gun

Tragedy in Delta: 16-year-old boy accidentally shoots and kills little sister with father’s gun

Nigeria

3 months ago

A 16-year-old boy in Delta accidentally shot his sister with their father’s gun, prompting calls for stricter firearm safety and responsible gun ownership.

INEC finally releases details of Anambra gov candidates, issues fresh actions to Nigerians

INEC finally releases details of Anambra gov candidates, issues fresh actions to Nigerians

Politics

3 months ago

INEC released details of 2025 Anambra governorship candidates from 16 parties, urging public scrutiny and legal challenges; election set for Nov 8, 2025.

"Hateful politics": South-East senators blow hot over 2025 JAMB exam error

"Hateful politics": South-East senators blow hot over 2025 JAMB exam error

Nigeria

3 months ago

South-East senators condemn suspicious JAMB 2025 exam glitch, warn against bias, and demand firm assurances to protect education and national unity.

Just in: Lagos govt breaks silence over claims that the city smells, infested with big mosquitoes

Just in: Lagos govt breaks silence over claims that the city smells, infested with big mosquitoes

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lagos govt rejects viral claims of bad smell and big mosquitoes, urging unity and constructive criticism while condemning divisive social media attacks.

2027 election: Kwankwaso breaks silence amid alleged plot to rejoin APC

2027 election: Kwankwaso breaks silence amid alleged plot to rejoin APC

Politics

3 months ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso has denied claims he plans to rejoin APC, calling the reports false, while urging the public to trust only his official statements ahead of 2027.

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