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

2666 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

FG announces number of repentant terrorists undergoing rehabilitation: "They'll be reintegrated"

FG announces number of repentant terrorists undergoing rehabilitation: "They'll be reintegrated"

Nigeria

9 days ago

Civil service recruitment: FG releases another instruction to all applicants amid viral scam message

Civil service recruitment: FG releases another instruction to all applicants amid viral scam message

Nigeria

9 days ago

Former Nigerian senator is dead as details emerge in Abuja

Former Nigerian senator is dead as details emerge in Abuja

Nigeria

9 days ago

APC strongman breaks silence on whether or not El-Rufai is still with the party: "Forget about politics"

APC strongman breaks silence on whether or not El-Rufai is still with the party: "Forget about politics"

Politics

9 days ago

Civil service recruitment: FG releases compulsory form all applicants must fill within 72 hours, link emerges

Civil service recruitment: FG releases compulsory form all applicants must fill within 72 hours, link emerges

Nigeria

9 days ago

Court takes action against man who reportedly threatened to kill top Nigerian governor

Court takes action against man who reportedly threatened to kill top Nigerian governor

Nigeria

9 days ago

Fleeing Ondo pastor finally arraigned for destroying property worth N247m

Fleeing Ondo pastor finally arraigned for destroying property worth N247m

Nigeria

10 days ago

Pastor Adefiju Boluwaji was arraigned for damaging N247m farmland in Ondo; he pleaded not guilty and was granted bail after months of evading arrest.

Has the Nigerian Police begun nationwide 2025 recruitment? PSC breaks silence

Has the Nigerian Police begun nationwide 2025 recruitment? PSC breaks silence

Nigeria

10 days ago

The Police Service Commission dismissed reports of 2025 police recruitment, calling them fake, and warned fraudsters would be tracked and prosecuted.

Alleged reasons Tinubu appointed FCT minister Wike uncovered: "He will discard him after"

Alleged reasons Tinubu appointed FCT minister Wike uncovered: "He will discard him after"

Nigeria

10 days ago

Sule Lamido said Tinubu made Wike FCT Minister to win South-South states, warned Wike may be dropped, and urged ADC to adopt a more strategic approach.

Full list: Names of those who died in Ghana helicopter crash released

Full list: Names of those who died in Ghana helicopter crash released

Africa

10 days ago

Ghana released names of 8 victims killed in a military helicopter crash near Sikaman; officials mourned as flags flew at half-mast and probe into cause began.

2027 election: "If Obi can’t become president," Archbishop tells Igbos what to do next

2027 election: "If Obi can’t become president," Archbishop tells Igbos what to do next

Politics

11 days ago

Archbishop Onuagha backed Peter Obi for 2027, warned against Northern return, criticised El-Rufai’s ADC role, and urged support for Tinubu if Obi is blocked.

Fresh allegations erupt against INEC as Obidients vow action: "You're running rackets, not elections"

Fresh allegations erupt against INEC as Obidients vow action: "You're running rackets, not elections"

Nigeria

11 days ago

NOYA accused INEC of manipulating candidate lists for bribes, urging probes into what it called a cash-driven plot that undermined Nigeria’s democracy.

Remi Tinubu donates N4.15bn personal funds to Nigerians in 7 months: "I share in your pains"

Remi Tinubu donates N4.15bn personal funds to Nigerians in 7 months: "I share in your pains"

Nigeria

11 days ago

Senator Oluremi Tinubu donated ₦4.15bn in 7 months from personal funds to aid disaster victims, health causes, and women, amid calls for transparency.

Breaking: Trump makes fresh declarations over plans to contest in 2028

Breaking: Trump makes fresh declarations over plans to contest in 2028

US

11 days ago

Donald Trump said he likely wouldn’t run in 2028, ending speculation about a third term and confirming he would respect the US Constitution’s two-term limit.

Tears as 26-year-old Nigerian man stabbed, killed at his London residence, 2 suspects arrested

Tears as 26-year-old Nigerian man stabbed, killed at his London residence, 2 suspects arrested

Nigeria

11 days ago

Nigerian Ayowale Aladejana, 26, was fatally stabbed in London; two suspects were charged with murder as police launched a thorough investigation.

Ezra Ukanwa