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

2021 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"No legacy": Former Nigerian senator under scrutiny after decamping from PDP to APC

"No legacy": Former Nigerian senator under scrutiny after decamping from PDP to...

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Nigeria ranks 178th in female representation: Will Akpabio-Akpoti debacle finally spark change?

Nigeria ranks 178th in female representation: Will Akpabio-Akpoti debacle finall...

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Family makes one demand as Babangida explains why he killed his bosom friend in 1986

Family makes one demand as Babangida explains why he killed his bosom friend in...

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"Weakling": Abacha's children react as IBB blames former military president for June 12 annulment

"Weakling": Abacha's children react as IBB blames former military president for...

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Breaking: Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican raises alarm

Breaking: Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican raises alarm

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Video: Sister of late Herbert Wigwe raises alarm over alleged betrayal, assault during his memorial

Video: Sister of late Herbert Wigwe raises alarm over alleged betrayal, assault...

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2027: El-Rufai makes bold move, meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid political tension, photos emerge

2027: El-Rufai makes bold move, meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid political tension, photos emerge

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Bashir Saidu held a closed-door meeting with PDP leaders in Kaduna on February 18, sparking political speculation.

"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight recounts sad ordeal

"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight recounts sad ordeal

Tragic incident in Ita Eku, Ado-Ekiti, saw a couple lose their lives in a violent dispute. Their son, one of four children, has now recounted the horrifying ordeal.

"I am not afraid of you": Natasha Akpoti clashes with Akpabio over seat relocation, video trends

"I am not afraid of you": Natasha Akpoti clashes with Akpabio over seat relocation, video trends

A heated exchange erupted in the Senate on February 20 as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of silencing her.

Breaking: EFCC returns over $120, 000, ₦70 million to foreign victims defrauded by 'Yahoo Boys'

Breaking: EFCC returns over $120, 000, ₦70 million to foreign victims defrauded by 'Yahoo Boys'

The EFCC has returned $120,548.43 and ₦70,602,841.46 to foreign victims defrauded by Nigerian fraudsters, known as 'Yahoo Boys,' in a crackdown on financial crimes.

Special Seat Bill: Political Parties National women leaders converge , advocate for passage

Special Seat Bill: Political Parties National women leaders converge , advocate for passage

Women groups and stakeholders in the country's political system have urged the National Assembly to expedite action for the swift passage of the Bill currently before it, which seeks to reserve political seats for women.

How Abiola fell for Abacha's deceit after rejecting my offer to head interim govt, Babangida speaks

How Abiola fell for Abacha's deceit after rejecting my offer to head interim govt, Babangida speaks

Ex-military president Babangida revealed he offered MKO Abiola the chance to lead an interim government after the 1993 election annulment, but Abiola refused.

Did Ibrahim Babangida kill Dele Giwa in 1986? Former military president clarifies

Did Ibrahim Babangida kill Dele Giwa in 1986? Former military president clarifies

Ex-military president Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) denies involvement in journalist Dele Giwa’s 1986 assassination by a parcel bomb, calling the allegations unfounded.

Gov Adeleke neglects FG, orders local government to hold election tomorrow

Gov Adeleke neglects FG, orders local government to hold election tomorrow

Despite controversy, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke insists the local government elections will hold as planned on February 22 under OSSIEC’s supervision.

Concerned Nigerians Condemn Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Allegations Against Senate President

Concerned Nigerians Condemn Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Allegations Against Senate President

A civil society group, Concerned Nigerians, has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her recent allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing them as an attempt to tarnish his reputation.

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