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

Captain Oluranti Ogoyi: List of 2 key decisions FG has made regarding ValueJet pilots

Captain Oluranti Ogoyi: List of 2 key decisions FG has made regarding ValueJet pilots

Nigeria

5 days ago

Nigerian governor declares spiritual warfare over prolonged illness of deputy: "It's not a political matter"

Nigerian governor declares spiritual warfare over prolonged illness of deputy: "It's not a political matter"

Nigeria

5 days ago

KWAM 1 flight ban reduced to 1-month period as FAAN mulls ambassadorial appointment

KWAM 1 flight ban reduced to 1-month period as FAAN mulls ambassadorial appointment

Nigeria

5 days ago

Just In: Bandits attack mosque, kidnap worshippers, kill one

Just In: Bandits attack mosque, kidnap worshippers, kill one

Nigeria

6 days ago

Peter Obi breaks silence after EFCC suddenly arrested ex-Sokoto gov Tambuwal

Peter Obi breaks silence after EFCC suddenly arrested ex-Sokoto gov Tambuwal

Nigeria

6 days ago

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

6 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

6 days ago

Katsina State prepared to host its first fully backed World Hausa Day on 26 Aug, with 24 countries joining to celebrate Hausa culture, language, and heritage.

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

6 days ago

Atiku accused Tinubu’s govt of using the EFCC to target opposition, citing Tambuwal’s ₦189bn case, and warned against one-party dominance in Nigeria.

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

6 days ago

Former Delta PDP G-25 leader Fortune Oyadonghan led defectors from six parties to the ADC, vowing to challenge Tinubu’s APC in the 2027 elections.

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

6 days ago

The EFCC grilled Aminu Tambuwal over ₦189 billion withdrawals, sparking ADC bias claims, deepening coalition rifts, and prompting a leadership change.

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

7 days ago

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala listed 8 rare traits he said set Tinubu apart from rivals like Atiku and Obi, claiming they made him confident about 2027.

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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 days ago

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

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