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

2730 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

El-Rufai comments on Tinubu’s birthday message to him: "It shamed them into action"

El-Rufai comments on Tinubu’s birthday message to him: "It shamed them into action"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Full list: FUOYE VC mentions 10 major achievements as varsity holds 9th convocation

Full list: FUOYE VC mentions 10 major achievements as varsity holds 9th convocation

Education

6 months ago

Despite Okigbo's report, Babangida finally explains how he handled $12.4bn Gulf War oil funds

Despite Okigbo's report, Babangida finally explains how he handled $12.4bn Gulf War oil funds

Nigeria

6 months ago

Natasha vs Akpabio: Analyst blasts Senate president for "handling lawmakers like school kids"

Natasha vs Akpabio: Analyst blasts Senate president for "handling lawmakers like school kids"

Nigeria

6 months ago

"No legacy": Former Nigerian senator under scrutiny after decamping from PDP to APC

"No legacy": Former Nigerian senator under scrutiny after decamping from PDP to APC

Politics

6 months ago

Nigeria ranks 178th in female representation: Will Akpabio-Akpoti debacle finally spark change?

Nigeria ranks 178th in female representation: Will Akpabio-Akpoti debacle finally spark change?

Nigeria

6 months ago

Family makes one demand as Babangida explains why he killed his bosom friend in 1986

Family makes one demand as Babangida explains why he killed his bosom friend in 1986

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ex-Head of state, Gen Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has explained the killing of his good friend, Gen. Mamman Vatsa, saying he chose national security over loyalty.

"Weakling": Abacha's children react as IBB blames former military president for June 12 annulment

"Weakling": Abacha's children react as IBB blames former military president for June 12 annulment

Nigeria

6 months ago

Abacha's children have reacted to ex-president Babangida’s claim that their father played a key role in annulling the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

Breaking: Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican raises alarm

Breaking: Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican raises alarm

Europe

6 months ago

Pope Francis is in critical condition after an asthmatic crisis. The 88-year-old, hospitalized for a respiratory infection, was later diagnosed with pneumonia.

Video: Sister of late Herbert Wigwe raises alarm over alleged betrayal, assault during his memorial

Video: Sister of late Herbert Wigwe raises alarm over alleged betrayal, assault during his memorial

Nigeria

6 months ago

Joyce Wigwe, sister of late Herbert Wigwe, ex-GCEO of Access Holdings, alleges betrayal, mistreatment, and disrespect toward her family after his passing.

2027: El-Rufai makes bold move, meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid political tension, photos emerge

2027: El-Rufai makes bold move, meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid political tension, photos emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Bashir Saidu held a closed-door meeting with PDP leaders in Kaduna on February 18, sparking political speculation.

"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight recounts sad ordeal

"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight recounts sad ordeal

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tragic incident in Ita Eku, Ado-Ekiti, saw a couple lose their lives in a violent dispute. Their son, one of four children, has now recounted the horrifying ordeal.

"I am not afraid of you": Natasha Akpoti clashes with Akpabio over seat relocation, video trends

"I am not afraid of you": Natasha Akpoti clashes with Akpabio over seat relocation, video trends

Nigeria

6 months ago

A heated exchange erupted in the Senate on February 20 as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of silencing her.

Breaking: EFCC returns over $120, 000, ₦70 million to foreign victims defrauded by 'Yahoo Boys'

Breaking: EFCC returns over $120, 000, ₦70 million to foreign victims defrauded by 'Yahoo Boys'

Nigeria

6 months ago

The EFCC has returned $120,548.43 and ₦70,602,841.46 to foreign victims defrauded by Nigerian fraudsters, known as 'Yahoo Boys,' in a crackdown on financial crimes.

Special Seat Bill: Political Parties National women leaders converge , advocate for passage

Special Seat Bill: Political Parties National women leaders converge , advocate for passage

Nigeria

6 months ago

Women groups and stakeholders in the country's political system have urged the National Assembly to expedite action for the swift passage of the Bill currently before it, which seeks to reserve political seats for women.

Ezra Ukanwa