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: "If Obi can’t become president," Archbishop tells Igbos what to do next

2027 election: "If Obi can’t become president," Archbishop tells Igbos what to do next

Politics

12 days ago

Fresh allegations erupt against INEC as Obidients vow action: "You're running rackets, not elections"

Fresh allegations erupt against INEC as Obidients vow action: "You're running rackets, not elections"

Nigeria

12 days ago

Remi Tinubu donates N4.15bn personal funds to Nigerians in 7 months: "I share in your pains"

Remi Tinubu donates N4.15bn personal funds to Nigerians in 7 months: "I share in your pains"

Nigeria

12 days ago

Breaking: Trump makes fresh declarations over plans to contest in 2028

Breaking: Trump makes fresh declarations over plans to contest in 2028

US

13 days ago

Tears as 26-year-old Nigerian man stabbed, killed at his London residence, 2 suspects arrested

Tears as 26-year-old Nigerian man stabbed, killed at his London residence, 2 suspects arrested

Nigeria

13 days ago

Viral clip shows ex-Ogun governor’s wife performing popular Nicki Minaj video challenge: "Na overfeeding"

Viral clip shows ex-Ogun governor’s wife performing popular Nicki Minaj video challenge: "Na overfeeding"

Nigeria

13 days ago

2025 international award: Nigerian senate president Akpabio wins most peaceful man amid battle with Natasha

2025 international award: Nigerian senate president Akpabio wins most peaceful man amid battle with Natasha

Nigeria

13 days ago

Senator Akpabio won the 2025 International Peace Award for restoring Nigeria’s IPU membership and promoting peace, diplomacy, and unity at home and abroad.

Full list: Lagos government to take action against 176 illegal estates, issues 21-day ultimatum

Full list: Lagos government to take action against 176 illegal estates, issues 21-day ultimatum

Nigeria

13 days ago

Lagos state issued a 21-day ultimatum to 176 illegal estates to obtain layout approvals, citing violations of planning laws and threats to urban development.

Battle for who becomes PDP chair begins as 4 powerful politicians eye position ahead of 2027

Battle for who becomes PDP chair begins as 4 powerful politicians eye position ahead of 2027

Nigeria

13 days ago

The PDP chairmanship race began as four top politicians declared interest, while zoning disputes and debates over consensus sparked internal tensions.

2027 election: Peter Obi defends 4 years proposal to rule Nigeria: "I’ve never snatched or rigged election"

2027 election: Peter Obi defends 4 years proposal to rule Nigeria: "I’ve never snatched or rigged election"

Nigeria

13 days ago

Peter Obi reaffirmed his clean political record, dismissed desperation claims, and said one sincere four-year term was enough to transform Nigeria.

Is Jonathan the best candidate for 2027 election? Buhari’s former aide speaks out

Is Jonathan the best candidate for 2027 election? Buhari’s former aide speaks out

Politics

13 days ago

Bashir Ahmad claimed politicians were lobbying Jonathan to run in 2027, calling it a power rotation tactic that ignored national and northern interests.

“We strongly believe": Leaked memo shows war between ADC, obidients as details emerge

“We strongly believe": Leaked memo shows war between ADC, obidients as details emerge

Politics

14 days ago

A leaked memo from the Obidient Movement exposed tensions with the ADC coalition, accusing it of marginalisation and urging Obi to address the issues.

Ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri mentions only type of ladies that deserve bride price

Ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri mentions only type of ladies that deserve bride price

Nigeria

14 days ago

Reno Omokri said only virgins deserved bride price, criticised white weddings, and urged Africans to return to traditional and scriptural marriage values.

Tension in Abuja as police reportedly shoot, kill son of chief Imam

Tension in Abuja as police reportedly shoot, kill son of chief Imam

Nigeria

14 days ago

Police reportedly shot dead Chief Imam's son during a land dispute in Kuchibuyi, sparking outrage as residents accused officers of excessive force and cover-up.

Immigration issues 6 warnings to Nigerians over US visas, "You must strictly adhere"

Immigration issues 6 warnings to Nigerians over US visas, "You must strictly adhere"

Nigeria

14 days ago

The NIS warned Nigerians against violating US visa terms, as breaches like overstaying or birth tourism could lead to deportation or future entry bans.

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