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

2712 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

5 key events that have happened since the Uromi killing

5 key events that have happened since the Uromi killing

Nigeria

4 months ago

Akpabio, Kogi gov react as Natasha raises alarm over assassination plot by 3 top politicians

Akpabio, Kogi gov react as Natasha raises alarm over assassination plot by 3 top politicians

Nigeria

4 months ago

Rivers state of emergency: Arewa Forum berates Tinubu, uncovers alleged secret plot ahead of 2027

Rivers state of emergency: Arewa Forum berates Tinubu, uncovers alleged secret plot ahead of 2027

Nigeria

4 months ago

Uromi killings: CDS, CAN, PFN react as victims' family demand justice

Uromi killings: CDS, CAN, PFN react as victims' family demand justice

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027 election: Will the Atiku-led coalition to unseat Tinubu succeed? Arewa Forum speaks

2027 election: Will the Atiku-led coalition to unseat Tinubu succeed? Arewa Forum speaks

Politics

4 months ago

30DaysRantChallenge: Arewa Forum mentions people Nigerians should blame for worsening hardship

30DaysRantChallenge: Arewa Forum mentions people Nigerians should blame for worsening hardship

Nigeria

4 months ago

Edo massacre: Last moments of those killed at Uromi emerge as families make one demand

Edo massacre: Last moments of those killed at Uromi emerge as families make one demand

Nigeria

4 months ago

Families of the 16 northern travelers lynched on March 29 in Uromi, Edo State, demand justice, urging authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Nine killed in Katsina road accident during Sallah celebrations

Nine killed in Katsina road accident during Sallah celebrations

Nigeria

4 months ago

A fatal accident on March 30 marred Sallah celebrations in Katsina as a lone Hummer bus crashed on the Malumfashi-Kafur Road, killing nine passengers.

2027 election: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna Central senatorial seat, gives reasons

2027 election: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna Central senatorial seat, gives reasons

Politics

4 months ago

Ex-Kaduna central senator Shehu Sani has declared intention to contest for the Kaduna central senatorial seat in the 2027 elections, pending favorable conditions.

Wike's aide mentions how and why FCT minister rejected Atiku's offer to be his running mate in 2023.

Wike's aide mentions how and why FCT minister rejected Atiku's offer to be his running mate in 2023.

Politics

4 months ago

Lere Olayinka, aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has revealed why Wike initially rejected Atiku Abubakar’s offer to be his running mate in the 2023 election.

SERAP vows to take action as NASS moves to jail eligible Nigerians who fail to vote during elections

SERAP vows to take action as NASS moves to jail eligible Nigerians who fail to vote during elections

Nigeria

4 months ago

SERAP opposes a proposed National Assembly bill mandating voting, warning that its repressive provisions violate fundamental rights and democratic principles.

Not Sunday: Mudir Markaz announces another day for Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria

Not Sunday: Mudir Markaz announces another day for Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

Sheikh Muhammed Habibullah Adam Abdullah El-Ilory has declared that Muslims in Nigeria will observe Eid-el-Fitr on Monday, March 31, clarifying the official date.

Tinubu finally opens up on why he appointed Bosun Tijani despite past criticisms

Tinubu finally opens up on why he appointed Bosun Tijani despite past criticisms

Nigeria

4 months ago

President Tinubu said he appointed Dr. Bosun Tijani as minister despite past criticisms, emphasizing his commitment to recognizing talent over political sentiments.

Photos: Tinubu joins Abuja Muslims for Eid-el-Fitr prayers, sends major message

Photos: Tinubu joins Abuja Muslims for Eid-el-Fitr prayers, sends major message

Nigeria

4 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu joined Muslim faithful at the Eid ground in Abuja on Sunday, March 30, to observe Eid-el-Fitr prayers, marking the conclusion of Ramadan.

Should Sallah Durbar be banned? Emir Sanusi opens up

Should Sallah Durbar be banned? Emir Sanusi opens up

Nigeria

4 months ago

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II backs the Sallah Durbar ban, emphasizing that security concerns take precedence over the cultural significance of the event.

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