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

2707 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Just in: SERAP sues Tinubu's govt over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss track 'Tell your papa'

Just in: SERAP sues Tinubu's govt over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss track 'Tell your papa'

Nigeria

4 months ago

Explainer: Why Easter eggs and bunnies? 5 things you probably didn't know about Easter

Explainer: Why Easter eggs and bunnies? 5 things you probably didn't know about Easter

Nigeria

4 months ago

Damina blasts Pst Ibeyeomie with 'Kasongo yeye' song after claiming 'Jesus didn't visit poor people'

Damina blasts Pst Ibeyeomie with 'Kasongo yeye' song after claiming 'Jesus didn't visit poor people'

Nigeria

4 months ago

All schools, banks and government offices to close for 48 hours as details emerge

All schools, banks and government offices to close for 48 hours as details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027 election: Atiku, Obi, others dumped as prominent Nigerian governor declares support for Tinubu

2027 election: Atiku, Obi, others dumped as prominent Nigerian governor declares support for Tinubu

Politics

4 months ago

Is Rabiu Kwankwaso planning to re-join APC? Fact emerges

Is Rabiu Kwankwaso planning to re-join APC? Fact emerges

Politics

4 months ago

Breaking: Boy who stood in front of Peter Obi's convoy finally freed from Kirikiri prison

Breaking: Boy who stood in front of Peter Obi's convoy finally freed from Kirikiri prison

Nigeria

4 months ago

Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the 17-year-old who stood in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during the 2023 elections, has been freed from Kirikiri Prison after being framed.

Just in: Over 100 suspected Boko Haram operatives nabbed in Lagos

Just in: Over 100 suspected Boko Haram operatives nabbed in Lagos

Nigeria

4 months ago

Over 100 suspected Boko Haram operatives have been arrested in Lagos, says CJTF Commander Mr Kumar Sanda, as the task force works to stop insurgents.

Mele Kyari: CSOs demand special investigation into ex-NNPCL boss's tenure amid growing concerns

Mele Kyari: CSOs demand special investigation into ex-NNPCL boss's tenure amid growing concerns

Nigeria

4 months ago

National Transparency Network has called for a special investigation into the $1.5 billion spent on the Port Harcourt refinery under Kyari’s leadership at NNPCL.

"We’ll ride any vehicle that brings good governance": Atiku declares as PDP dumps coalition talks

"We’ll ride any vehicle that brings good governance": Atiku declares as PDP dumps coalition talks

Nigeria

4 months ago

Atiku Abubakar stated that the opposition coalition he’s leading for the 2027 elections will adopt any platform ensuring good governance to unseat President Tinubu.

Zamfara central urges Yazeed Danfulani to run for senate in 2027

Zamfara central urges Yazeed Danfulani to run for senate in 2027

Nigeria

4 months ago

A coalition of civil society organisations in Zamfara Central has publicly called on philanthropist Yazeed Danfulani to contest for the senatorial seat in the National Assembly in the 2027 elections, citing his extensive humanitarian contributions and commitment to community development.

2027 elections: Nigerian governor breaks silence on what he knows about Atiku-led coalition

2027 elections: Nigerian governor breaks silence on what he knows about Atiku-led coalition

Nigeria

4 months ago

Oyo state Gov Seyi Makinde broke his silence on the Atiku-led coalition, saying key PDP organs were not consulted and the move was not in the party’s best interest.

UK Supreme Court judges to deliver verdict on definition of a 'woman'

UK Supreme Court judges to deliver verdict on definition of a 'woman'

World

4 months ago

The UK Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on the legal definition of a woman, resolving a dispute between the Scottish government and a women's rights group.

Popular university dismisses ex-aide to Nigerian governor, reasons emerge

Popular university dismisses ex-aide to Nigerian governor, reasons emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Felix Okemini, ex-aide to Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru, was expelled from AE-FUNAI for alleged cult activities during the March 2025 matriculation ceremony.

Saudi Arabia announces visa deadline for Umrah pilgrims, mentions what it will do to violators

Saudi Arabia announces visa deadline for Umrah pilgrims, mentions what it will do to violators

World

4 months ago

Saudi Arabia has warned Umrah pilgrims that overstaying visas after April 29 will lead to fines, imprisonment, or deportation as part of preparations for the Hajj.

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