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

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

21 days ago

Dolapo, Gbolahan speak on its new mobile application

Dolapo, Gbolahan speak on its new mobile application

Nigeria

21 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

22 days ago

TikToker who falsely declared Tinubu dead lands in DSS net: "No bail for you"

TikToker who falsely declared Tinubu dead lands in DSS net: "No bail for you"

Nigeria

23 days ago

Breaking: Peter Obi sends fresh warning to Nigerian politicians, "We must stop"

Breaking: Peter Obi sends fresh warning to Nigerian politicians, "We must stop"

Nigeria

23 days ago

Peter Obi urged politicians to stop focusing on 2027, prioritise development, donated ₦20m to UNICAL, and hinted at contesting the presidency again.

2027 election: Southeast group pledges N200 million to purchase APC presidential form for Tinubu

2027 election: Southeast group pledges N200 million to purchase APC presidential form for Tinubu

Politics

23 days ago

SERHA donates ₦200m for Tinubu’s 2027 bid, praises federal projects like Eastern Rail Line, and begins grassroots drive across South-East for re-election.

Miyetti Allah finally explains why herdsmen still attack, kill in Plateau, "It will continue"

Miyetti Allah finally explains why herdsmen still attack, kill in Plateau, "It will continue"

Nigeria

23 days ago

MACBAN blames Plateau killings on injustice, while Berom youths accuse Fulani militia of destroying 20,000 hectares, urging global, federal intervention.

Buhari's death: Gambian President Adama Barrow storms Daura, Moments Captured on Video and Photos

Buhari's death: Gambian President Adama Barrow storms Daura, Moments Captured on Video and Photos

Nigeria

23 days ago

Gambian president Adama Barrow visited Daura to mourn Buhari, praising his democracy support and legacy. Buhari’s family and officials thanked him for the gesture.

Scam alert: EFCC raises fresh alarm over new method, strategy of fraudsters, "A threat to national security"

Scam alert: EFCC raises fresh alarm over new method, strategy of fraudsters, "A threat to national security"

Nigeria

23 days ago

The EFCC warned Nigerians about a new scam involving fake airline promos, data theft, and crypto laundering, with arrests and recoveries already made.

'Small boy' sold away 3 years ago finally returns after Nigerian troops take one powerful action

'Small boy' sold away 3 years ago finally returns after Nigerian troops take one powerful action

Nigeria

23 days ago

Troops rescued a 12-year-old boy sold by his uncle three years ago in Plateau State and recovered weapons in a separate anti-bandit operation in Wase.

Did FG set 12-year new minimum age for JSS1 admission? Education ministry reacts

Did FG set 12-year new minimum age for JSS1 admission? Education ministry reacts

Nigeria

24 days ago

The FG dismissed reports of a new 12-year minimum age for JSS1, confirmed the age remains 10, and reaffirmed 16 as the minimum for university entry.

Just in: 'Class of 1999' governors pay visit to President Tinubu as video, photos emerge

Just in: 'Class of 1999' governors pay visit to President Tinubu as video, photos emerge

Nigeria

24 days ago

President Tinubu met 1999 ex-governors in Abuja, sparking mixed reactions online, with many mistaking it for a reunion with his long-rumoured classmates.

Plateau: Massive tears as 27 victims killed after unknown gunmen brutally attacked community get mass burial

Plateau: Massive tears as 27 victims killed after unknown gunmen brutally attacked community get mass burial

Nigeria

24 days ago

Twenty-seven villagers killed by gunmen in Bindi-Jebbu, Plateau, were buried in a mass grave as leaders mourned and called for justice, peace, and security.

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