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

3212 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"Nigeria mustn't become like Somalia, Sudan": Fani Kayode warns, speaks on alleged Christian genocide

"Nigeria mustn't become like Somalia, Sudan": Fani Kayode warns, speaks on alleged Christian genocide

Nigeria

5 days ago

Breaking: Court jails UNICAL Law Faculty Dean for 5 years

Breaking: Court jails UNICAL Law Faculty Dean for 5 years

Nigeria

6 days ago

Tinubu speaks out as Super Eagles lose FIFA World Cup qualifying match to Congo, "Lost glory"

Tinubu speaks out as Super Eagles lose FIFA World Cup qualifying match to Congo, "Lost glory"

Nigeria

6 days ago

Updated: Police react to report claiming Lt Yarima narrowly escaped assassination in Abuja

Updated: Police react to report claiming Lt Yarima narrowly escaped assassination in Abuja

Nigeria

6 days ago

Wike's camp ignores PDP convention in Ibadan, dares Makinde, summons party's BoT, NEC meeting

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Wike's camp ignores PDP convention in Ibadan, dares Makinde, summons party's BoT, NEC meeting

Nigeria

6 days ago

Pope Leo XIV mentions 4 countries where Christians are currently facing persecution, list emerges

Pope Leo XIV mentions 4 countries where Christians are currently facing persecution, list emerges

Nigeria

6 days ago

Nigeria on US watchlist: Miyetti Allah speaks as Trump's govt threatens visa ban, freezes its assets

Nigeria on US watchlist: Miyetti Allah speaks as Trump's govt threatens visa ban, freezes its assets

Nigeria

6 days ago

MACBAN rejected claims linking it to persecution, told US to remove it from a sanctions list, and warned that mislabelling pastoralists could worsen insecurity.

Anambra 2025 poll: Report shows how APC, APGA, others engaged in massive vote trading across all 326 wards

Anambra 2025 poll: Report shows how APC, APGA, others engaged in massive vote trading across all 326 wards

Nigeria

7 days ago

KDI reported that the 2025 Anambra election saw widespread vote trading, polling delays, and structural weaknesses that undermined ballot secrecy and integrity.

Double Tragedy as cult group kills SUG president during his father's burial ceremony

Double Tragedy as cult group kills SUG president during his father's burial ceremony

Nigeria

7 days ago

A cult clash in Ekori killed former SUG president Samuel Udo during his father’s wake leaving others injured and the community gripped by fear over rising violence.

Tinubu sends message as former Ekiti governor Fayose turns 65

Tinubu sends message as former Ekiti governor Fayose turns 65

Nigeria

8 days ago

President Bola Tinubu felicitated former Ekiti Governor Peter Fayose on his 65th birthday, praising his resilience, achievements, and service to the people.

Just In: ASUU raises new allegation against Tinubu's govt, "Destroying Nigeria's future"

Just In: ASUU raises new allegation against Tinubu's govt, "Destroying Nigeria's future"

Nigeria

8 days ago

ASUU said the Federal Government’s delay in renegotiating the 2009 agreement threatened Nigeria’s future and warned of a looming crisis if talks stayed stalled.

Kano governor moves to establish another polytechnic

Kano governor moves to establish another polytechnic

Nigeria

8 days ago

Gov Yusuf approved the creation of Gaya Polytechnic, saying it would expand technical skills for youths, while officials said it would boost jobs in Gaya.

Alleged Genocide: AU rejects CAN, Trump claims, speaks about Muslims vs Boko Haram

Alleged Genocide: AU rejects CAN, Trump claims, speaks about Muslims vs Boko Haram

Nigeria

9 days ago

AU noted the Christian genocide in northern Nigeria were misleading, noting Muslims were the earliest Boko Haram victims as political tensions fuelled the narrative.

Wike vs military officer: Fresh facts emerge as FCTA opens up on disputed land status, "We regret this"

Wike vs military officer: Fresh facts emerge as FCTA opens up on disputed land status, "We regret this"

Nigeria

9 days ago

FCTA officials took responsibility for the Gaduwa land incident, apologised to Minister Wike, and confirmed the claimants had no legal approval to build.

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints top cabinet member as details emerge

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints top cabinet member as details emerge

Nigeria

9 days ago

Tinubu reappointed Marwa as NDLEA chairman after major drug busts and reforms, with the Presidency saying his results strengthened confidence in his leadership.

Ezra Ukanwa