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

2023 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Nigerians react as 18 top federal directors fail perm secretary qualifying exam

Nigerians react as 18 top federal directors fail perm secretary qualifying exam

2 months ago

Former presidential candidate uncovers how he rejected N5bn fraudulent offer in Tinubu's govt

Former presidential candidate uncovers how he rejected N5bn fraudulent offer in...

2 months ago

APC chieftain appointed as NBET boss makes 3 major promises to Nigerians as he resumes new office

APC chieftain appointed as NBET boss makes 3 major promises to Nigerians as he r...

2 months ago

'Why Justice Nyako refused to leave my case despite recusal': Nnamdi Kanu breaks silence

'Why Justice Nyako refused to leave my case despite recusal': Nnamdi Kanu breaks...

2 months ago

Did reps members demand N480 million bribe to approve varsities’ 2025 budgets, top VC clarifies

Did reps members demand N480 million bribe to approve varsities’ 2025 budgets, t...

2 months ago

Kenneth Okonkwo resigns from Labour Party, announces next step ahead of 2027

Kenneth Okonkwo resigns from Labour Party, announces next step ahead of 2027

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Allegations of usurping power: Youth group backs Kogi's accountant-general, gives reasons

Allegations of usurping power: Youth group backs Kogi's accountant-general, gives reasons

A Kogi youth group has dismissed heavy allegations against Accountant-General Dr. Habibat Onumoko, calling them baseless and politically motivated.

Google Maps obeys Trump's order, changes name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

Google Maps obeys Trump's order, changes name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America after Trump’s order, sparking global debate as Mexico opposes the move, citing maritime law.

Tinubu orders ministers to give Nigerians updates every week, details emerge

Tinubu orders ministers to give Nigerians updates every week, details emerge

To boost transparency, President Bola Tinubu has directed all ministers to provide regular updates and brief Nigerians on government activities and policies.

Bwala vs Rufai: Video shows moment Tinubu's aide, Arise journalist tackle each other on TV

Bwala vs Rufai: Video shows moment Tinubu's aide, Arise journalist tackle each other on TV

A fiery exchange erupted on live TV as Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala, and Arise News journalist, Rufai Oseni, clashed in a heated debate, sparking reactions.

2025 budget: "Snakes, monkeys should not swallow $1.07bn for health", Atiku warns Tinubu's govt

2025 budget: "Snakes, monkeys should not swallow $1.07bn for health", Atiku warns Tinubu's govt

Atiku Abubakar has urged the federal government to prevent the mismanagement of the $1.07 billion allocated to the health sector in the 2025 budget.

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu challenges judge as court takes major action on ‘terrorism’ case

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu challenges judge as court takes major action on ‘terrorism’ case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned Nnamdi Kanu’s trial after he challenged Justice Binta Nyako’s authority to preside over his case.

Pressure mounts on President Tinubu to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC boss, details emerge

Pressure mounts on President Tinubu to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC boss, details emerge

President Bola Tinubu faces growing pressure from civil society and industry stakeholders to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO).

"There were threats against me": Ex-INEC REC sacked by Tinubu finally breaks silence

"There were threats against me": Ex-INEC REC sacked by Tinubu finally breaks silence

Former Adamawa REC Hudu Yunusa Ari breaks silence after dismissal, insisting APC's Aisha Binani won the 2023 governorship election and claiming to have proof.

"Make it 774": Analyst reacts as Reps receive proposals to create additional 31 states in Nigeria

"Make it 774": Analyst reacts as Reps receive proposals to create additional 31 states in Nigeria

A proposal to create 31 new states across Nigeria has sparked debate, with experts warning of financial strain, governance challenges, and political tensions.

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