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

2100 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

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

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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 g...

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"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 dump...

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Zamfara central urges Yazeed Danfulani to run for senate in 2027

Zamfara central urges Yazeed Danfulani to run for senate in 2027

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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-le...

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

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

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

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

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

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.

"We'll not Merge": PDP govs declare as Atiku's camp takes fresh action to sack Tinubu in 2027

"We'll not Merge": PDP govs declare as Atiku's camp takes fresh action to sack Tinubu in 2027

Atiku Abubakar insists that a coalition is the only way to unseat President Tinubu in 2027, despite opposition from 11 PDP governors who reject the proposal.

Federal cvil service recruitment: Has FG released list of shortlisted
candidates? FCSC speaks out

Federal cvil service recruitment: Has FG released list of shortlisted candidates? FCSC speaks out

The FCSC has dismissed claims that candidates have been shortlisted after the March 17 recruitment, warning the public to ignore fake messages circulating online.

Is former Osun gov Aregbesola in France with Tinubu? Aide breaks silence

Is former Osun gov Aregbesola in France with Tinubu? Aide breaks silence

Sola Fasure, Aregbesola’s media aide, has dismissed reports claiming the ex-governor is in France meeting President Tinubu, calling the rumours false and baseless.

2027 election Bode George speaks on what will happen to PDP if Atiku gets presidential ticket

2027 election Bode George speaks on what will happen to PDP if Atiku gets presidential ticket

Bode George has warned that the PDP could collapse if Atiku Abubakar wins the party’s presidential ticket for 2027, citing issues with leadership and fairness.

Atiku breaks silence over brutal killings in Plateau, Borno, tells AGF, NASS what to do

Atiku breaks silence over brutal killings in Plateau, Borno, tells AGF, NASS what to do

Atiku Abubakar condemns recent killings in Plateau and Borno, blaming the Tinubu-led administration for failing to protect lives and urging urgent security reforms.

List of public holidays and other days of observance in Nigeria for April 2025

List of public holidays and other days of observance in Nigeria for April 2025

Legit.ng presents a full list of the public holidays and other observance Nigerians will observe in April 2025. These include Easter, Good Friday and others.

Rivers: Ex-presidential candidate advises Fubara on next action as PDP govs, Tinubu camp do battle

Rivers: Ex-presidential candidate advises Fubara on next action as PDP govs, Tinubu camp do battle

Ex-LP candidate Udengs Eradiri has urged suspended Rivers Governor Fubara to apologise to Wike, blaming his incompetence for the ongoing political crisis.

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