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

2813 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Tinubu's govt disowns reps, takes major decision on Oyedepo's airstrip license

Tinubu's govt disowns reps, takes major decision on Oyedepo's airstrip license

Nigeria

8 months ago

Shiloh 2024: Bishop Oyedepo reveals "who" bought private jets for church: "Not offering"

Shiloh 2024: Bishop Oyedepo reveals "who" bought private jets for church: "Not offering"

Nigeria

8 months ago

"Not Wike": Arewa forum uncovers who to be blamed over demolition of houses in FCT

"Not Wike": Arewa forum uncovers who to be blamed over demolition of houses in FCT

Nigeria

8 months ago

"Tinubu is not their mate": APC reacts to Obasanjo, Kwankwaso, Obi’s 2027 ploy

"Tinubu is not their mate": APC reacts to Obasanjo, Kwankwaso, Obi’s 2027 ploy

Nigeria

8 months ago

Did Kogi ex-governor Yahaya Bello threaten President Bola Tinubu? Aide finally clears air

Did Kogi ex-governor Yahaya Bello threaten President Bola Tinubu? Aide finally clears air

Nigeria

8 months ago

NDYPC, others petition authorities over alleged cyberstalking of prominent Niger Delta figures

NDYPC, others petition authorities over alleged cyberstalking of prominent Niger Delta figures

Nigeria

8 months ago

Did Dele Farotimi send Peter Obi to meet Afe Babalola over his arrest? Lawyer clears air

Did Dele Farotimi send Peter Obi to meet Afe Babalola over his arrest? Lawyer clears air

Nigeria

8 months ago

Lawyer Tope Temokun debunked claims that activist Dele Farotimi sent Labour Party’s Peter Obi to reconcile with Afe Babalola amid an ongoing defamation case.

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso, Donald Duke, others hold urgent meeting with former President Obasanjo, reasons emerge

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso, Donald Duke, others hold urgent meeting with former President Obasanjo, reasons emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

A meeting between Nigerian political figures, including Rabiu Kwankwaso, Donald Duke, and others, sparked important discussions about Nigeria's political future.

2027: PDP finally clears air on alleged move to field ex-president Jonathan to battle Tinubu

2027: PDP finally clears air on alleged move to field ex-president Jonathan to battle Tinubu

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Peoples has denied reports that it invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to run for the 2027 presidential election on its platform.

Again, Kemi Badenoch drags Nigerian police, speaks on how they 'stole brother's shoes, watches'

Again, Kemi Badenoch drags Nigerian police, speaks on how they 'stole brother's shoes, watches'

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kemi Badenoch, British Conservative leader, criticized the Nigerian Police, sharing a personal experience of alleged misconduct in an interview with The Free Press.

2027: Did Arewa forum reject Tinubu? Spokesperson clarifies

2027: Did Arewa forum reject Tinubu? Spokesperson clarifies

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) clarified it has not rejected President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, emphasizing its non-partisan stance amid speculations.

Arewa Forum breaks silence as presidency asks North, Atiku to wait till 2031: "Undemocratic"

Arewa Forum breaks silence as presidency asks North, Atiku to wait till 2031: "Undemocratic"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Arewa Consultative Forum criticized the Presidency's remarks suggesting the North should wait until 2031 before pursuing the presidency, calling it undemocratic.

Lukarawa: "They're on the run": Arewa Forum updates Nigerians on fight against new terror group

Lukarawa: "They're on the run": Arewa Forum updates Nigerians on fight against new terror group

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has shared an exclusive update on the ongoing efforts against the Lukarawa terror group, saying the terror group is on the run.

NDLEA intercepts N3.3bn meth, loud concealed in auto parts ahead of Christmas

NDLEA intercepts N3.3bn meth, loud concealed in auto parts ahead of Christmas

Nigeria

8 months ago

NDLEA operatives have seized illegal drugs valued at over N3.3 billion, hidden in automobile spare parts and intended for distribution during the festive season.

Police intervene to save two men from Edo mob over alleged theft, video emerges

Police intervene to save two men from Edo mob over alleged theft, video emerges

Nigeria

8 months ago

On Saturday, December 14, the Edo State Police rescued two individuals from a mob attempting to lynch them over allegations of stealing a man’s manhood.

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