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

2695 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Benue killings: Again, Obi, Atiku send bold message to Tinubu: "We've our evidence"

Benue killings: Again, Obi, Atiku send bold message to Tinubu: "We've our evidence"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Middle East war: Trouble for Iran as US raises alarm over missile attack on its embassy in Tel Aviv

Middle East war: Trouble for Iran as US raises alarm over missile attack on its embassy in Tel Aviv

World

2 months ago

What is the fastest-growing religion in the world? New study shows

What is the fastest-growing religion in the world? New study shows

Nigeria

2 months ago

Full list: Locations, fatalities, dates of 10 major Air India disasters ever recorded

Full list: Locations, fatalities, dates of 10 major Air India disasters ever recorded

World

2 months ago

Tinubu's govt takes action as IGP storms Benue over massive killings

Tinubu's govt takes action as IGP storms Benue over massive killings

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just in: Trump takes major decision over plot by Israeli forces to kill Iran's supreme leader, details emerge

Just in: Trump takes major decision over plot by Israeli forces to kill Iran's supreme leader, details emerge

World

2 months ago

Tinubu finally issues 2 powerful directives over Benue killings, details emerge

Tinubu finally issues 2 powerful directives over Benue killings, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Tinubu issued directives for decisive action and reconciliation in Benue, urging leaders to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and work together for peace.

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

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

World

2 months ago

Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" killed top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists, including Bagheri, Salami, and Abbasi, severely impacting Iran's military.

Just in: Top Lagos LG chairman is dead as details emerge

Just in: Top Lagos LG chairman is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Musibau Asafa, Oto-Awori LCDA Chairman, passed away after a long illness. Tributes pour in, with colleagues praising his dedication to public service & development.

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

2 months ago

Tompolo endorsed Tinubu for 2027, pledging to mobilise 10 million votes through the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, praising his economic reforms and leadership.

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 food security

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria's Ministry of Agriculture announces a 3-day fasting and prayer for food security, seeking divine guidance to address the country's agricultural challenges.

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 emerge

US

2 months ago

Trump government has revoked legal status for 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, sparking debate over U.S. immigration policies.

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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.

Ezra Ukanwa