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

Abia clears air on alleged rented govt house, moves to establish 5-star hotel

Abia clears air on alleged rented govt house, moves to establish 5-star hotel

Nigeria

3 months ago

Sexual harassment & election fraud allegations: Akpabio vows not to resign position, reasons emerge

Sexual harassment & election fraud allegations: Akpabio vows not to resign position, reasons emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Vice President Shettima lands in Imo as reasons, video emerge

Vice President Shettima lands in Imo as reasons, video emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

How We're Empowering Communities Through Fashion and Entrepreneurship, Says Ifeanyi

How We're Empowering Communities Through Fashion and Entrepreneurship, Says Ifeanyi

Nigeria

3 months ago

7 explosive statements by Nnamdi Kanu as court plays controversial video

7 explosive statements by Nnamdi Kanu as court plays controversial video

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi breaks silence over election of US cardinal as new pope: "As a firm believer"

Peter Obi breaks silence over election of US cardinal as new pope: "As a firm believer"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Akpabio mentions what Obi must do to defeat Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

Akpabio mentions what Obi must do to defeat Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

Politics

3 months ago

Akpabio responds to Obi's comments, advising him to resolve internal LP issues before aiming for the presidency, while highlighting his own leadership achievements.

Mele Kyari: NBA told to go after lawyers allegedly blackmailing ex-NNPC boss

Mele Kyari: NBA told to go after lawyers allegedly blackmailing ex-NNPC boss

Nigeria

3 months ago

Empowerment for Unemployment Youth Initiative (EUYI) has petitioned the NBA to investigate lawyers allegedly blackmailing Mele Kyari, accusing them of defamation.

Nigerians massively react as American cardinal becomes new Pope: "It will never be a black"

Nigerians massively react as American cardinal becomes new Pope: "It will never be a black"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerians react to the election of an American Pope, with some calling it political and unfair, while others celebrate the moment and pray for his leadership.

Just in: President Tinubu storms Anambra as reasons other details emerge

Just in: President Tinubu storms Anambra as reasons other details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu arrives in Anambra for an official visit to commission key projects, including the New State Government House, among others.

JUST IN: 3 Katsina PDP reps defect to APC as reasons emerge

JUST IN: 3 Katsina PDP reps defect to APC as reasons emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

3 Katsina PDP lawmakers defect to APC, citing internal crises and instability within the party, making it difficult for them to serve their constituents effectively.

EFCC arrests prominent ex-lawmaker for receiving N70m from Emefiele

EFCC arrests prominent ex-lawmaker for receiving N70m from Emefiele

Nigeria

3 months ago

Gudaji Kazaure, former House of Representatives member, has been arrested by the EFCC for allegedly receiving N70m from ex-CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.

Hafsoh Lawal: Police present body parts of slain Kwara lady in court as details emerge

Hafsoh Lawal: Police present body parts of slain Kwara lady in court as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Four witnesses, including two policemen and Hafsoh Lawal’s relatives, gave testimony in the Kwara State High Court on about her murder before Justice Hannah Ajayi.

Did ex-Delta gov Okowa return N500 billion after EFCC launched investigation? Aide clarifies

Did ex-Delta gov Okowa return N500 billion after EFCC launched investigation? Aide clarifies

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has denied rumours that he returned ₦500 billion to the state government amid an ongoing EFCC investigation.

2027 election: Tension in Lagos as Aregbesola’s camp moves to dismantle Tinubu’s political structure

2027 election: Tension in Lagos as Aregbesola’s camp moves to dismantle Tinubu’s political structure

Politics

3 months ago

Tension in the APC in Lagos as Aregbesola’s loyalists allegedly try to undermine Tinubu’s influence in the Egbe-Idimu LCDA primaries ahead of the 2027 elections.

Ezra Ukanwa