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

2671 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Labour Party youth leader declares to run for president in 2027, "I am very qualified"

Breaking: Labour Party youth leader declares to run for president in 2027, "I am very qualified"

Politics

19 days ago

Just in: Court finally takes action against guard and cook who killed ex-Katsina commissioner by poisoning

Just in: Court finally takes action against guard and cook who killed ex-Katsina commissioner by poisoning

Nigeria

19 days ago

"Hardship like labor pains": US declares, shares report on how governors are spending billions on govt houses

"Hardship like labor pains": US declares, shares report on how governors are spending billions on govt houses

Nigeria

19 days ago

Uba Sani names the president who supported governors the Most: "No one can go against him"

Uba Sani names the president who supported governors the Most: "No one can go against him"

Politics

19 days ago

"After 35yrs of service, police get N2m": Sowore reacts as Tinubu rewards Super Falcons $100, 000 each

"After 35yrs of service, police get N2m": Sowore reacts as Tinubu rewards Super Falcons $100, 000 each

Nigeria

19 days ago

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

20 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

20 days ago

Governor Nwifuru suspended 91 Ebonyi officials, including 25 commissioners, for missing a key event, enforcing a one-month no-salary disciplinary action.

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

20 days ago

Yoruba Youth Forum defended VP Shettima’s loyalty to Tinubu, dismissed 2027 exit rumours as political, and praised his role in unity and national progress.

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

20 days ago

Northern leaders met in Kaduna to review Tinubu’s 2-year performance, focusing on campaign promises and concerns over the North’s perceived marginalisation.

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

20 days ago

A video of Peter Obi serving food drew mixed reactions, praised as humble servant leadership by supporters, but criticised by others as staged and performative.

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

20 days ago

Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, mocked El-Rufai after SDP banned him for 30 years over false membership claims, calling him “internally displaced again."

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

21 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

21 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

21 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

21 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.

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