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

2019 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Tinubu approves N54.99 trillion 2025 budget into law

Breaking: Tinubu approves N54.99 trillion 2025 budget into law

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BREAKING: Tension as Supreme Court takes final action on Rivers LG election, details emerge

BREAKING: Tension as Supreme Court takes final action on Rivers LG election, det...

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Ben Kalu sends message to Djidda Mamar Mahamat as he becomes PAP's 4th vice-president

Ben Kalu sends message to Djidda Mamar Mahamat as he becomes PAP's 4th vice-pres...

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Just in: Supreme Court takes action in 27 Rivers lawmakers' defection appeals

Just in: Supreme Court takes action in 27 Rivers lawmakers' defection appeals

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As Catholic faithful seek God's mercy, Vatican releases fresh update over Pope Francis' health

As Catholic faithful seek God's mercy, Vatican releases fresh update over Pope F...

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Former Bayelsa MILAD, Dreamworld Leisures Stakeholders Resolve Shareholding Dispute Amicably

Former Bayelsa MILAD, Dreamworld Leisures Stakeholders Resolve Shareholding Disp...

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APC NEC meeting: Buhari's aide opens up on why former president shunned party's leaders

APC NEC meeting: Buhari's aide opens up on why former president shunned party's leaders

Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, explained that the ex-president missed the APC NEC meeting due to a late invitation, making travel to Abuja impossible.

FG mentions when the first Nigerian-made helicopter will fly in Nigeria

FG mentions when the first Nigerian-made helicopter will fly in Nigeria

NASENI says Nigeria’s first locally made helicopter is in its final stages and will soon undergo its maiden flight, marking a step in the nation’s aerospace devt.

Breaking: Major drama in Lagos as police restore Obasa's security details

Breaking: Major drama in Lagos as police restore Obasa's security details

The Lagos Assembly crisis deepens as security details of impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa are restored, while those of Speaker Mojisola Meranda are withdrawn.

BREAKING: Police withdraw escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda

BREAKING: Police withdraw escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda

All police escorts assigned to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, as well as those securing the Assembly complex, have been

Babangida finally spills how and why Gen. Murtala Mohammad was assassinated in 1976

Babangida finally spills how and why Gen. Murtala Mohammad was assassinated in 1976

Former President Ibrahim Babangida reveals events leading to General Murtala Muhammed’s assassination on February 13, 1976, in his new autobiography.

Full list: 266 powerful popes who have led the Catholic Church through history

Full list: 266 powerful popes who have led the Catholic Church through history

For nearly two millennia, popes have shaped Catholic doctrine, guided the faithful, and navigated global challenges, from St. Peter to today’s Church leaders.

Ganduje opens up on how much debt he inherited after emerging APC chairman

Ganduje opens up on how much debt he inherited after emerging APC chairman

APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje revealed that the party’s National Working Committee inherited a debt burden of N8.9bn from legal and election expenses.

El-Rufai missing at APC NEC meeting as party clarifies rumours that Tinubu wants Ganduje sacked

El-Rufai missing at APC NEC meeting as party clarifies rumours that Tinubu wants Ganduje sacked

As APC holds its NEC meeting, the party dismisses claims that President Tinubu plans to remove National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, calling the meeting routine.

2027: Former Nigerian president blows hot, explains why INEC vote count cannot be trusted

2027: Former Nigerian president blows hot, explains why INEC vote count cannot be trusted

Former President Goodluck Jonathan raised concerns over Nigeria’s election vote counts, citing ‘ghost voters’ as a major issue affecting accuracy and credibility.

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