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

2317 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

List of Iranian commanders, nuclear scientists killed in Israel's attack

List of Iranian commanders, nuclear scientists killed in Israel's attack

World

3 hours ago

Tompolo finally declares who he will support in 2027: "We'll mobilise massively"

Tompolo finally declares who he will support in 2027: "We'll mobilise massively"

Politics

8 hours ago

JUST IN: Tinubu's minister goes spiritual, declares 3-day fasting and prayer for food security

JUST IN: Tinubu's minister goes spiritual, declares 3-day fasting and prayer for...

Nigeria

11 hours ago

Breaking: Top Lagos LG chairman is dead as details emerge

Breaking: Top Lagos LG chairman is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

13 hours ago

Trump reportedly revokes legal status of migrants from 4 countries as details emerge

Trump reportedly revokes legal status of migrants from 4 countries as details...

US

13 hours ago

Air India plane crash: Mixed feelings as only survivor loses younger brother, details emerge

Air India plane crash: Mixed feelings as only survivor loses younger brother,...

World

14 hours ago

Just in: Nigerian governor mentions 2 things Tinubu has done right, makes 4 other demands

Just in: Nigerian governor mentions 2 things Tinubu has done right, makes 4 other demands

Nigeria

15 hours ago

Soludo praised Tinubu’s economic reforms, called for a nationwide ethical rebirth, and emphasised investing in youth through initiatives for Nigeria’s future.

Did ex-President order Nigerians to take back country from 'sleeping leaders' in 2027? Jonathan speaks

Did ex-President order Nigerians to take back country from 'sleeping leaders' in 2027? Jonathan speaks

Politics

16 hours ago

Former President Jonathan denied involvement in a social media post about the 2027 election, distancing himself from speculation on his potential re-election bid.

India plane crash: Death toll rises to 265, with only 1 survivor accounted for

India plane crash: Death toll rises to 265, with only 1 survivor accounted for

World

18 hours ago

The Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad killed 265, with only 1 survivor. Authorities investigated the cause, while DNA testing identified victims.

"NASS becoming a shadow, backwards": Saraki blasts Tinubu, Akpabio, after Democracy Day

"NASS becoming a shadow, backwards": Saraki blasts Tinubu, Akpabio, after Democracy Day

Nigeria

18 hours ago

Bukola Saraki expressed concern over the weakened National Assembly, blaming the executive & judiciary, and called for prioritisation of national interest.

Former SGF breaks silence, mentions how he won 1999 presidential election and not Obasanjo

Former SGF breaks silence, mentions how he won 1999 presidential election and not Obasanjo

Nigeria

18 hours ago

Chief Olu Falae claimed he won the 1999 election by over one million votes, but chose peace over legal action, urging Nigeria to know the truth behind the election.

Peter Obi releases bold June 12 message to Nigerians: "Tinubu not working for Nigeria"

Peter Obi releases bold June 12 message to Nigerians: "Tinubu not working for Nigeria"

Nigeria

a day ago

Peter Obi criticised Tinubu’s administration for neglecting Nigeria's economic and security issues, highlighting poverty, corruption, and unfulfilled promises.

Sowore mentions what he would have done if Tinubu nominated him for national awards

Sowore mentions what he would have done if Tinubu nominated him for national awards

Nigeria

a day ago

Omoyele Sowore rejected any National Award nomination from Tinubu, vowing legal action for defamation, citing concerns over the political accountability.

Top Kwara businessman, worker freed after 30 days in terrorists’ den as details emerge

Top Kwara businessman, worker freed after 30 days in terrorists’ den as details emerge

Nigeria

a day ago

Daniyan and his manager were freed after 30 days in captivity, following a N100 million ransom. They endured threats of death and are now receiving medical care.

Democracy Day: Tinubu finally speaks on alleged plot to turn Nigeria into one-party state

Democracy Day: Tinubu finally speaks on alleged plot to turn Nigeria into one-party state

Nigeria

2 days ago

President Tinubu has denied claims of a one-party state projected by opposition, honoured pro-democracy heroes, and called for executive-legislature cooperation.

Ezra Ukanwa