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

2694 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

JUST IN: EFCC arrests top governor’s aide, reason, other details emerge

JUST IN: EFCC arrests top governor’s aide, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Plateau: Groom’s father, brother among wedding travelers brutally murdered, police swing into action

Plateau: Groom’s father, brother among wedding travelers brutally murdered, police swing into action

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just in: US moves several B-2 bombers as Iran and Israel continue to exchange strikes

Just in: US moves several B-2 bombers as Iran and Israel continue to exchange strikes

World

2 months ago

Just in: Heavy tears as angry mob kill 12 after setting wedding-bound bus ablaze in Plateau

Just in: Heavy tears as angry mob kill 12 after setting wedding-bound bus ablaze in Plateau

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: Name of new party, chairman announced as Atiku-led coalition moves to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Name of new party, chairman announced as Atiku-led coalition moves to sack Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Nigerians caught between Israel and Iran war cry out, make one demand from underground shelters

Nigerians caught between Israel and Iran war cry out, make one demand from underground shelters

Nigeria

2 months ago

NDA releases 2025 list of successful candidates for the 77 regular course

NDA releases 2025 list of successful candidates for the 77 regular course

Nigeria

2 months ago

NDA has invited 77 RC candidates for interviews in Kaduna from June 28–Aug 16. Two batches based on states. Screening is strict; early or late arrival disqualifies.

Rivers' emergency rule: NADECO writes Trump, demands visa ban on 3 powerful Nigerian politicians

Rivers' emergency rule: NADECO writes Trump, demands visa ban on 3 powerful Nigerian politicians

Nigeria

2 months ago

NADECO USA urged Trump to impose visa bans on Akpabio, Abbas, and Ibas over alleged roles in Rivers emergency, warning of threats to Nigeria's democracy.

2027 election: Presidency speaks on when Tinubu will finally choose running mate

2027 election: Presidency speaks on when Tinubu will finally choose running mate

Politics

2 months ago

President Tinubu will name his 2027 running mate after APC's 2026 convention, presidency said, dismissing rumours of a rift with VP Shettima as baseless.

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US, turns to Europe as Middle East tensions boil over

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US, turns to Europe as Middle East tensions boil over

World

2 months ago

Iran rejected US nuclear talks amid Israeli attacks. Trump weighed a strike or diplomacy, as Iran turns to Europe for support in easing rising regional tensions.

Iran unleashes 'mysterious' ballistic missile capable of flying 15 times the speed of sound against Israel

Iran unleashes 'mysterious' ballistic missile capable of flying 15 times the speed of sound against Israel

Nigeria

2 months ago

Iran launched its hypersonic Fattah missile at Israel, sparking Israeli airstrikes and escalating tensions as both nations traded deadly attacks.

2027 election: Coalition demands Tinubu barred from appointing INEC chairman, gives reasons

2027 election: Coalition demands Tinubu barred from appointing INEC chairman, gives reasons

Nigeria

2 months ago

YERP-Naija urged electoral reforms before 2027, calling for Tinubu to lose INEC appointment powers and backing e-result transmission to boost credibility.

After 9 academic sessions, Mapoly announces date to graduate over 50,000, honour ex-gov Osoba

After 9 academic sessions, Mapoly announces date to graduate over 50,000, honour ex-gov Osoba

Nigeria

2 months ago

Mapoly will graduate over 51,000 students after nine sessions at its first convocation since 2015, also honouring Olusegun Osoba and other dignitaries.

Middle East war: Powerful Iranian ally sends warning to US: "If they make a mistake"

Middle East war: Powerful Iranian ally sends warning to US: "If they make a mistake"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Iran warned the US against aiding Israel, Netanyahu vowed harsh retaliation, Israel struck Tehran, and Iran arrested 24 for alleged spying for Israel.

"Nigeria’ll be safe haven for survivors": Ex-Nigerian senator predicts World War III

"Nigeria’ll be safe haven for survivors": Ex-Nigerian senator predicts World War III

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ben Murray-Bruce predicted the inevitability of World War III but believes Nigeria will remain safe due to its neutrality, offering refuge to displaced populations.

Ezra Ukanwa