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

2038 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Nationalists movement back Obasanjo on Port Harcourt refinery, reasons emerge

Nationalists movement back Obasanjo on Port Harcourt refinery, reasons emerge

3 months ago

Alleged fraud: El-Rufai goes silent after visiting ex-chief of staff in prison

Alleged fraud: El-Rufai goes silent after visiting ex-chief of staff in prison

3 months ago

JUST IN: Senator narrowly escapes assassination plot

JUST IN: Senator narrowly escapes assassination plot

3 months ago

Tinubu told to immediately rethink the appointment of Ogunjimi as acting AGF, reasons emerge

Tinubu told to immediately rethink the appointment of Ogunjimi as acting AGF, re...

3 months ago

Fuel prices, forex: 5 key issues Tinubu addressed in New Year 2025 message to Nigerians

Fuel prices, forex: 5 key issues Tinubu addressed in New Year 2025 message to Ni...

3 months ago

Peter Obi counters Tinubu on state of nation, says "Nigeria's reversing, declining," gives reasons

Peter Obi counters Tinubu on state of nation, says "Nigeria's reversing, declini...

3 months ago

NRM Denounces Illegal Convention Notice, Calls Out Suspended Members

NRM Denounces Illegal Convention Notice, Calls Out Suspended Members

The National Management Committee (NMC) of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) has disclaimed a publication announcing a purported emergency national convention scheduled for January 17, 2025, at DRACC, Lugbe, Abuja.

Peter Obi visits former military president Babangida, reflects on national issues

Peter Obi visits former military president Babangida, reflects on national issues

Peter Obi, LP presidential candidate, visited former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) in Minna for a New Year meeting on national issues.

New Year: Popular Nigerian prophet releases powerful prophecies for 2025: "No hardship"

New Year: Popular Nigerian prophet releases powerful prophecies for 2025: "No hardship"

Renowned and top Nigerian cleric Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, aka "Baba Authority," has shared a powerful prophecy for Nigeria’s future in the New Year.

Peter Obi storms Niger state as ex-governor tragically loses mother, sister, photos, video emerge

Peter Obi storms Niger state as ex-governor tragically loses mother, sister, photos, video emerge

On January 1, Labour Party presidential candidate Obi visited former Niger State Governor Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu to offer condolences over his family’s loss.

Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger state, details emerge

Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger state, details emerge

Fatima Dzuma, 27, was arrested in Lafiyagi Dzwafu village, Niger State, for allegedly killing her 25-year-old husband, Baba Aliyu, in a tragic domestic dispute.

New Year: 10 heartfelt wishes and 5 inspirational quotes to share with family and friends

New Year: 10 heartfelt wishes and 5 inspirational quotes to share with family and friends

As midnight ushers in the new year, share love, hope, and encouragement. A heartfelt wish or quote can brighten someone’s day and inspire a positive year ahead.

New year's day: Full text of President Tinubu’s 2025 message to Nigerians

New year's day: Full text of President Tinubu’s 2025 message to Nigerians

As another New Year dawns, President Tinubu addressed Nigerians on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2025. Tinubu acknoledged that 2024 was very challenging.

2025: Tinubu's wife, Atiku send major New Year's messages to Nigerians

2025: Tinubu's wife, Atiku send major New Year's messages to Nigerians

As 2025 begins, 1st Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar share messages of hope, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, progress, and accountability.

President Tinubu named ThisDay's man of the year, reasons, other details emerge

President Tinubu named ThisDay's man of the year, reasons, other details emerge

As Nigerians welcome 2025, Bola Tinubu is named ThisDay's Man of the Year in recognition of his bold and transformative leadership since becoming President in 2023.

Ezra Ukanwa