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

2710 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

2 former Southeast govs, others mentioned as Tinubu is set to announce ambassadorial appointment

2 former Southeast govs, others mentioned as Tinubu is set to announce ambassadorial appointment

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027 election: Party Obi, Atiku, other allies may join to battle Tinubu emerges as APC remains silent

2027 election: Party Obi, Atiku, other allies may join to battle Tinubu emerges as APC remains silent

Politics

4 months ago

Tinubu's govt mulls extension of NYSC to 2 years, reasons emerge

Tinubu's govt mulls extension of NYSC to 2 years, reasons emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Is Peter Obi in talks with SDP ahead of 2027 election? Obidient movement breaks silence

Is Peter Obi in talks with SDP ahead of 2027 election? Obidient movement breaks silence

Politics

4 months ago

Framing Memory: The Art and Vision of Chidozie Oliver Maduka

Framing Memory: The Art and Vision of Chidozie Oliver Maduka

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tension in Abuja, Rivers as police clash with Take-It-Back protesters, video trends

Tension in Abuja, Rivers as police clash with Take-It-Back protesters, video trends

Nigeria

4 months ago

Police summon Emir Sanusi II to Abuja, share details

Police summon Emir Sanusi II to Abuja, share details

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria Police Force has summoned Emir Sanusi II for questioning over violence during the Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano that led to the death of a vigilante member.

90-yr-old mother begs ex-Nigerian president's wife to release daughter accused of stealing jewellery

90-yr-old mother begs ex-Nigerian president's wife to release daughter accused of stealing jewellery

Nigeria

4 months ago

A 90-year-old woman has tearfully begged former First Lady Patience Jonathan to help secure the release of her daughter, detained for over five years.

Anambra guber: Top APC leader quits party hours before primary election, gives reasons

Anambra guber: Top APC leader quits party hours before primary election, gives reasons

Politics

4 months ago

Paul Chukwuma, a governorship aspirant in Anambra, has resigned from the APC and withdrawn from the primary election on April 5, 2025, citing reasons.

Breaking: Soludo, Muoghalu emerge as APGA, LP candidates for 2025 Anambra governorship election

Breaking: Soludo, Muoghalu emerge as APGA, LP candidates for 2025 Anambra governorship election

Politics

4 months ago

Incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo has emerged as the APGA candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election after affirmation by party delegates.

Just in: 7 dead, 4 injured in devastating Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

Just in: 7 dead, 4 injured in devastating Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

Nigeria

4 months ago

Seven people died and four others were injured in a tragic crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning, with 15 individuals involved in the incident.

Breaking: Oyo gets new Alaafin as Oba Owoade ascends throne

Breaking: Oyo gets new Alaafin as Oba Owoade ascends throne

Nigeria

4 months ago

Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, ushering in a new chapter in the storied history of the ancient Oyo, Yoruba kingdom.

Natasha vs Akpabio: Kogi senator mentions next action she will take against Senate president

Natasha vs Akpabio: Kogi senator mentions next action she will take against Senate president

Politics

4 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she will soon present evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the right time.

Is President Tinubu plotting to 'dump' Shettima in the 2027 election? APC breaks silence

Is President Tinubu plotting to 'dump' Shettima in the 2027 election? APC breaks silence

Politics

4 months ago

The APC has denied reports of a rift between President Tinubu and VP Shettima, dismissing claims of plans to replace the VP ahead of the 2027 elections.

2 reasons listed as Tinubu told to declare state of emergency in Zamfara state

2 reasons listed as Tinubu told to declare state of emergency in Zamfara state

Nigeria

4 months ago

The UDC has urged President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara due to rising insecurity and a breakdown of democratic processes in the state.

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