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

2681 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Nationwide shutdown of hospitals looming as nurses begin 7-day warning strike

Breaking: Nationwide shutdown of hospitals looming as nurses begin 7-day warning strike

Nigeria

21 days ago

Just in: Top APC governor suspends 25 commissioners, 66 others, reason, details emerge

Just in: Top APC governor suspends 25 commissioners, 66 others, reason, details emerge

Nigeria

21 days ago

Alleged plot to dump Shettima in 2027: Yoruba forum speaks on VP's 'loyalty' to Tinubu

Alleged plot to dump Shettima in 2027: Yoruba forum speaks on VP's 'loyalty' to Tinubu

Nigeria

21 days ago

Northern elders from 19 states begin probe of Tinubu's 2-year performance as photos emerge

Northern elders from 19 states begin probe of Tinubu's 2-year performance as photos emerge

Nigeria

22 days ago

New video of Peter Obi serving food and drinks to political allies attracts reactions

New video of Peter Obi serving food and drinks to political allies attracts reactions

Nigeria

22 days ago

Presidential aide reacts as SDP expelled and banished El-Rufai for 30 years: "Internally displaced again"

Presidential aide reacts as SDP expelled and banished El-Rufai for 30 years: "Internally displaced again"

Nigeria

22 days ago

Just in: Peter Obi asked to pull out of 2027 presidential race, reason, other details emerge

Just in: Peter Obi asked to pull out of 2027 presidential race, reason, other details emerge

Politics

22 days ago

Ex-lawmaker Jude Idimogu urged Peter Obi to drop his 2027 bid and support Tinubu, saying Southern unity was key and opposition lacked strong candidates.

Breaking: Former Nigerian governor breaks silence about joining 2027 presidential race

Breaking: Former Nigerian governor breaks silence about joining 2027 presidential race

Politics

23 days ago

Former Gombe Governor Dankwambo denied plans for the 2027 presidency, affirmed northern leaders’ roles, and PDP’s Siyako dismissed crisis claims.

From Nigeria's capital city to crime zone: Deadly ‘one chance’ gangs ruling Abuja roads

From Nigeria's capital city to crime zone: Deadly ‘one chance’ gangs ruling Abuja roads

Nigeria

23 days ago

Abuja fell into fear as ‘one chance’ gangs posed as cab drivers, robbing and assaulting victims, while authorities were accused of ignoring rising insecurity.

Breaking: Kaduna PDP deputy gov candidate dumps party, announces next decision

Breaking: Kaduna PDP deputy gov candidate dumps party, announces next decision

Politics

23 days ago

John Ayuba, Kaduna PDP 2023 deputy gov candidate, dumped the party for ADC, citing poor leadership, anti-party acts, and unresolved post-election issues.

2027 election: Ex-SGF Babachir speaks on what the north will do to Tinubu, "He made life worse"

2027 election: Ex-SGF Babachir speaks on what the north will do to Tinubu, "He made life worse"

Politics

23 days ago

Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal said the North would reject President Tinubu in 2027 over failed policies, rising hardship, and politically motivated appointments.

Dolapo, Gbolahan speak on its new mobile application

Dolapo, Gbolahan speak on its new mobile application

Nigeria

23 days ago

DXHub, a leading fintech startup & a digital asset trading platform, has announced a series of significant updates to its mobile application, designed to enhance user experience, increase trading opportunities, and reward its growing community.

Fayose speaks on what his wife told him to do shortly after Buhari's death: "I won't praise the dead"

Fayose speaks on what his wife told him to do shortly after Buhari's death: "I won't praise the dead"

Nigeria

24 days ago

Fayose said his wife stopped him from criticising late Buhari, and praised President Tinubu's accessibility, and urged patience for Nigeria’s challenges.

2027 election: Will there be credible polls without reforms in INEC, judiciary? Analysts speak

2027 election: Will there be credible polls without reforms in INEC, judiciary? Analysts speak

Politics

24 days ago

Calls for reforms grow as experts warn 2027 polls may fail without a new constitution, electoral court, digital voting, and restored trust in Nigeria’s judiciary.

Fayose makes bold prediction on who will win in 2027: "He needs little votes from north"

Fayose makes bold prediction on who will win in 2027: "He needs little votes from north"

Politics

24 days ago

Ex-governor Fayose predicted Tinubu would win 2027, said PDP had collapsed, and ranked Obi second, ADC third, and PDP fourth in the presidential race.

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