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

2084 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

List of 'American' schools in Lagos, their actual registration and school fees

List of 'American' schools in Lagos, their actual registration and school fees

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New Prophesies emerge as primate Ayodele speaks on who will succeed Tinubu after his 2nd term

New Prophesies emerge as primate Ayodele speaks on who will succeed Tinubu after...

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Nigerian governor spits fire, mentions why Peter Obi should not talk about poverty in Nigeria

Nigerian governor spits fire, mentions why Peter Obi should not talk about pover...

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After meeting Zelensky, Trump breaks silence on Putin’s deadly missile strikes on civilians

After meeting Zelensky, Trump breaks silence on Putin’s deadly missile strikes o...

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2027 election: Top APC governor mentions why he will not dump party: "I'll be the last man standing"

2027 election: Top APC governor mentions why he will not dump party: "I'll be th...

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Has Niger Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba resigned? Aide breaks silence

Has Niger Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba resigned? Aide breaks silence

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Pope Francis' funeral: Zelenskyy shares what he discussed with Trump as photo trends

Pope Francis' funeral: Zelenskyy shares what he discussed with Trump as photo trends

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump held an impromptu meeting at Pope Francis' funeral, discussing a ceasefire and lasting peace for Ukraine.

Pope Francis' burial: Trump accused of 'disrespect' after storming venue without the approved dress code

Pope Francis' burial: Trump accused of 'disrespect' after storming venue without the approved dress code

Donald Trump has been accused of disrespect after wearing a blue suit & tie at Pope Francis' funeral, defying the Vatican’s strict dress code for the occasion.

List of governors who may defect to APC ahead of 2027

List of governors who may defect to APC ahead of 2027

Ahead of 2027, Nigerian governors from opposition parties are reportedly considering defection to the APC. Legit.ng has put together a list of these governors.

JAMB: Police give update on girl who went missing on her way to write UTME

JAMB: Police give update on girl who went missing on her way to write UTME

Lagos Police have confirmed the safe return of Esther Oladele, who went missing on her way to write JAMB exams. The family & authorities worked to resolve the case.

Pope Francis: Video, photos show emotional moment late pontiff’s coffin was sealed before burial

Pope Francis: Video, photos show emotional moment late pontiff’s coffin was sealed before burial

Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in a solemn ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica. Over 250,000 mourners paid respects, and the Pope was laid to rest in a humble tomb.

Pope Francis funeral: Video shows where late pontiff was buried

Pope Francis funeral: Video shows where late pontiff was buried

Pope Francis was buried at St Mary Major in Rome with a solemn ceremony. World leaders attended, and prayers were recited as his burial rites were concluded.

Benue killings: Gov Alia speaks out on why he refused to allow Peter Obi visit IDPs, video trends

Benue killings: Gov Alia speaks out on why he refused to allow Peter Obi visit IDPs, video trends

Gov Hyacinth Alia has defended his decision to block Peter Obi’s visit to Benue IDPs, saying the lack of communication & security concerns made the visit unfeasible.

Just in: Vote of no confidence passed on Rivers' sole administrator as tension mounts

Just in: Vote of no confidence passed on Rivers' sole administrator as tension mounts

The Niger Delta Democratic Alliance has passed a vote of no confidence on Rivers’ sole administrator, Ibas, accusing him of worsening the state’s political crisis.

Tinubu told to immediately declare state of emergency in Zamfara as reasons emerge

Tinubu told to immediately declare state of emergency in Zamfara as reasons emerge

Guardians of Justice and Democratic Leadership has called for a state of emergency in Zamfara, citing Governor Dauda Lawal’s failure to address worsening insecurity.

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