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

2666 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

National Single Window: FIRS, customs take fresh action to implement Tinubu's agenda

National Single Window: FIRS, customs take fresh action to implement Tinubu's agenda

Nigeria

4 days ago

26 countries to storm Katsina as date to celebrate World Hausa Day emerges: “This is the first time"

26 countries to storm Katsina as date to celebrate World Hausa Day emerges: “This is the first time"

Nigeria

4 days ago

Atiku finally mentions alleged reason EFCC arrested Tambuwal, "This is not justice"

Atiku finally mentions alleged reason EFCC arrested Tambuwal, "This is not justice"

Nigeria

5 days ago

Just In: Ex-Delta PDP G-25 leader, many others join ADC ahead of 2027 election, "We'll wage war"

Just In: Ex-Delta PDP G-25 leader, many others join ADC ahead of 2027 election, "We'll wage war"

Politics

5 days ago

Tambuwal: Tension as EFCC accused of arresting ADC top leaders ahead of 2027, party breaks silence

Tambuwal: Tension as EFCC accused of arresting ADC top leaders ahead of 2027, party breaks silence

Politics

5 days ago

2027 election: Presidential aide lists 8 things that make Tinubu better than Obi, Atiku, others

2027 election: Presidential aide lists 8 things that make Tinubu better than Obi, Atiku, others

Politics

6 days ago

Fuel tanker explodes, many people feared dead in top northern state as details emerge

Fuel tanker explodes, many people feared dead in top northern state as details emerge

Nigeria

6 days ago

A tanker explosion in Zaria, Kaduna, killed several after a crash sparked five blasts and a huge fire, with rescue operations ongoing and toll unconfirmed.

Tragedy as newlyweds, 3 others die in ghastly motor accident in Katsina

Tragedy as newlyweds, 3 others die in ghastly motor accident in Katsina

Nigeria

6 days ago

A tragic accident on Kurfi-Katsina road killed newlyweds Abdulsalami and his wife, plus three others, after a motorcycle veered into their car’s path.

2025 paramilitary recruitment: FG finally releases total number of applicants

2025 paramilitary recruitment: FG finally releases total number of applicants

Nigeria

6 days ago

The federal government revealed 1.9M applied for 2025 paramilitary recruitment; Kogi led with 116,188 applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon.

CDCFIB recruitment: FG announces what all applicants must do before shortlisting as portal closes

CDCFIB recruitment: FG announces what all applicants must do before shortlisting as portal closes

Nigeria

6 days ago

FG closed CDCFIB recruitment portals; shortlisting was set to start soon. Applicants were urged to check official updates and warned against fraud.

Embattled NNPCL boss Ojulari storms key meeting amid resignation rumour

Embattled NNPCL boss Ojulari storms key meeting amid resignation rumour

Politics

8 days ago

Amid resignation rumours, NNPCL boss Bayo Ojulari made a surprise virtual appearance at an industry event, as silence from the presidency fuels uncertainty.

'I rejected God': Kemi Badenoch speaks, shares religious standing

'I rejected God': Kemi Badenoch speaks, shares religious standing

World

8 days ago

Kemi Badenoch says she rejected God after realising her trivial prayers were answered while a captive’s went unheard, though she remains a “cultural Christian.”

ValueJet vs KWAM 1: ADC breaks silence, makes bold demand from FG, "Treat him like terrorist"

ValueJet vs KWAM 1: ADC breaks silence, makes bold demand from FG, "Treat him like terrorist"

Nigeria

9 days ago

ADC condemned KWAM 1’s alleged “terroristic” airport act, praised Keyamo’s stance, warned of political bias, and urged FG to apply terrorism laws equally.

Civil service recruitment: FG begins shortlisting of candidates nationwide, link to check name, details emerge

Civil service recruitment: FG begins shortlisting of candidates nationwide, link to check name, details emerge

Nigeria

9 days ago

The Federal Government shortlisted candidates for over 2,000 civil service jobs after extending the deadline and resolving recruitment portal issues.

FG to begin construction of light rail line in top northern state as details emerge

FG to begin construction of light rail line in top northern state as details emerge

Nigeria

9 days ago

The FG announced a N1.5tn Kano light rail project to improve transport. Rep. Abubakar praised ongoing northern infrastructure and APC’s 2027 election plans.

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