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

2101 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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, Tin...

19 days ago

Battle for Rivers: PDP govs deploy 11 legal titans for Fubara as AGF takes action to maintain Tinubu's order

Battle for Rivers: PDP govs deploy 11 legal titans for Fubara as AGF takes actio...

19 days ago

"PDP is dead and gone": Over 100 PDP Defectees declare as they join Labour Party in Abia

"PDP is dead and gone": Over 100 PDP Defectees declare as they join Labour Party...

19 days ago

Plot to fire Tinubu in 2027: Reasons Atiku-led coalition may fail emerge as PDP bigwig proffers solution

Plot to fire Tinubu in 2027: Reasons Atiku-led coalition may fail emerge as PDP...

19 days ago

Just in: Abuja municipal chairman dumps PDP for APC, cites reasons

Just in: Abuja municipal chairman dumps PDP for APC, cites reasons

19 days ago

"Don't blame God": Ex-Nigerian president mentions why many Nigerians are poor despite vast resources

"Don't blame God": Ex-Nigerian president mentions why many Nigerians are poor de...

20 days ago

Tension in top northwestern state as masquerades lead protest against high electricity bill

Tension in top northwestern state as masquerades lead protest against high electricity bill

Youths in Kwara, led by masquerades, protested against high electricity bills after the community's billing shifted from Band C to Band A, causing increased charges.

"I want to change": Drama as Benin 'yahoo boys' willingly surrender, EFCC swings into action

"I want to change": Drama as Benin 'yahoo boys' willingly surrender, EFCC swings into action

In a dramatic turn, a 28-year-old internet fraudster voluntarily surrendered to the EFCC in Benin City on Monday, April 8, seeking to leave his criminal past behind.

Plot to sack Tinubu: APC finally reacts to Atiku, El-Rufai's visit to Buhari: "It's doomed to fail"

Plot to sack Tinubu: APC finally reacts to Atiku, El-Rufai's visit to Buhari: "It's doomed to fail"

APC breaks silence on Atiku, El-Rufai’s visit to Buhari, dismisses it as “a doomed alliance” with no threat to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 polls.

Just in: Notorious terrorist leader, 100 followers killed in North-West joint military operation

Just in: Notorious terrorist leader, 100 followers killed in North-West joint military operation

Terrorist leader Gwaska Dankarami and 100+ followers were killed in a major military raid in north-west Nigeria, marking a big win in the anti-banditry war.

Impact Makers to gather in Kigali for 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025

Impact Makers to gather in Kigali for 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025

His Excellency, Mallam Umar Namadi, Executive Governor of Jigawa State of Nigeria, Hon Prof Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Zimbabwe, Dr Imane Kendili from Morocco,

2027 election: Nigerian governor rejects Atiku, Obi, others, begins early campaign for Tinubu

2027 election: Nigerian governor rejects Atiku, Obi, others, begins early campaign for Tinubu

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has begun mobilising support for President Tinubu’s 2027 reelection, announcing the move during a meeting in Benin.

'Buhari didn't want Tinubu to become president', Buba Galadima opens can of worms

'Buhari didn't want Tinubu to become president', Buba Galadima opens can of worms

NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima, ally of Rabiu Kwankwaso, claims ex-President Buhari quietly opposed Bola Tinubu’s bid to become Nigeria’s president.

N30m in bank: Ex-aide releases list of Buhari's houses, cars, other properties as declared in 2015

N30m in bank: Ex-aide releases list of Buhari's houses, cars, other properties as declared in 2015

A former aide to ex-President Buhari has revealed his 2015 asset declaration, highlighting modest properties, livestock, and cars—reinforcing his disciplined image.

2027 elections: Video emerges as Atiku, El-Rufai, Suswam, Bindow, Tambuwal visit Buhari in Kaduna

2027 elections: Video emerges as Atiku, El-Rufai, Suswam, Bindow, Tambuwal visit Buhari in Kaduna

On Friday, April 11, former vice president Atiku Abubakar led top political figures on a visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence.

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