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

Bigger trouble for PDP as south-east caucus begins plot to dump party, details emerge

Bigger trouble for PDP as south-east caucus begins plot to dump party, details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Nigerians drop bombshell after JAMB registrar bursts into tears over 2025 UTME errors

Nigerians drop bombshell after JAMB registrar bursts into tears over 2025 UTME errors

Nigeria

3 months ago

"Tinubu will win if election held today": Oshiomhole declares, chides Atiku as 'chief defector'

"Tinubu will win if election held today": Oshiomhole declares, chides Atiku as 'chief defector'

Politics

3 months ago

Just in: Reason PDP, NNPP, LP, others are joining APC emerges as Senate leader breaks silence

Just in: Reason PDP, NNPP, LP, others are joining APC emerges as Senate leader breaks silence

Nigeria

3 months ago

"Let’s meet in the street and fight": Oshiomhole challenges Abati over 'mischievous questions'

"Let’s meet in the street and fight": Oshiomhole challenges Abati over 'mischievous questions'

Nigeria

3 months ago

2023 campaign funds: "If I open my mouth, Obi, Otti' ll be like smelly eggs": Abure talks tough

2023 campaign funds: "If I open my mouth, Obi, Otti' ll be like smelly eggs": Abure talks tough

Politics

3 months ago

Wike, Umahi, other Tinubu's ministers storm London, reason, other details emerge

Wike, Umahi, other Tinubu's ministers storm London, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Wike, Umahi, among others will be in London to highlight Tinubu's achievements, counter misinformation, and improve global perceptions of Nigeria.

Mass failure: Date JAMB, VCs, rectors, others will review UTME results announced

Mass failure: Date JAMB, VCs, rectors, others will review UTME results announced

Education

3 months ago

JAMB reviews 2025 UTME results after complaints of glitches, with over 1.5 million candidates scoring below 200. JAMB defends results, citing historical trends.

JUST IN: Natasha storms court to challenge her suspension as senator

JUST IN: Natasha storms court to challenge her suspension as senator

Nigeria

3 months ago

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan challenges her suspension in court, defending her satirical post. She accuses the Senate of bias and claims no breach of court orders.

UTME 2025 mass failure: JAMB takes major action as over 8000 students blame technical glitches

UTME 2025 mass failure: JAMB takes major action as over 8000 students blame technical glitches

Nigeria

3 months ago

JAMB investigates technical glitches blamed for UTME 2025 mass failure. 8,391 students demand transparency, while experts are engaged to review the process.

Breaking: 3 influential PDP senators defect to APC as details emerge

Breaking: 3 influential PDP senators defect to APC as details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Three Kebbi senators, including Aliero, Abdullahi, and Maidoki, defect from PDP to APC, signalling a major political shift. Full reasons for the move remain unclear.

Just in Former Nigerian governor loses father, details emerge

Just in Former Nigerian governor loses father, details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Alhaji Ramalan Yero, father of former Kaduna gov Muktar Yero, passes away. Governor Uba Sani expresses condolences and praises his contributions to the community.

Just in: Court gives fresh order over body of slain final year Kwara student

Just in: Court gives fresh order over body of slain final year Kwara student

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kwara High Court orders the release of slain student Hafsoh Lawal's body for burial. 5 suspects, including Bello, face charges of murder and human parts possession.

Police track down Canadian and Nigerian for N452m, $210,000 fraud operation

Police track down Canadian and Nigerian for N452m, $210,000 fraud operation

Nigeria

3 months ago

Police nab Canadian Robert Harms and Nigerian Okeke Njaka for $210,000 scam & N452m charity fraud. Harms was caught fleeing to Canada, Njaka faces multiple charges.

Alleged N528bn Fraud: EFCC moves to probe Tinubu's top minister as details emerge

Alleged N528bn Fraud: EFCC moves to probe Tinubu's top minister as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

EFCC pledges to investigate Minister Bello Matawalle over alleged N528bn fraud during his tenure as Zamfara governor, after APC-YLA protests and petitions.

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