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

2701 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Pope Leo XIV: Tinubu storms Rome ahead of new Pope's installation mass

Pope Leo XIV: Tinubu storms Rome ahead of new Pope's installation mass

Europe

3 months ago

Olowu of Kuta kingdom speaks after induction into NBR hall of fame

Olowu of Kuta kingdom speaks after induction into NBR hall of fame

Nigeria

3 months ago

Top federal university breaks silence as JAMB admits error in 2025 UTME

Top federal university breaks silence as JAMB admits error in 2025 UTME

Nigeria

3 months ago

“As long as you remain with NYSC": Tinubu's govt sends fresh warning to corps members about social media

“As long as you remain with NYSC": Tinubu's govt sends fresh warning to corps members about social media

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerians reject Reps’ move to make voting compulsory or face 6-month imprisonment for defaulters

Nigerians reject Reps’ move to make voting compulsory or face 6-month imprisonment for defaulters

Nigeria

3 months ago

2023 campaign funds: Drama in LP as top chieftain dares Abure to uncover secrets about Obi, Otti

2023 campaign funds: Drama in LP as top chieftain dares Abure to uncover secrets about Obi, Otti

Nigeria

3 months ago

Umahi calls Tinubu "Joseph the Dreamer" as he speaks on his achievements since taking office

Umahi calls Tinubu "Joseph the Dreamer" as he speaks on his achievements since taking office

Nigeria

3 months ago

Minister Umahi praised President Tinubu as “Joseph the Dreamer” for reviving key road projects and boosting Nigeria’s economy since taking office.

Prominent Ondo traditional ruler arraigned for brutally flogging villagers

Prominent Ondo traditional ruler arraigned for brutally flogging villagers

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ondo traditional ruler arraigned for flogging villagers over toll fees and illegal land sales; court orders halt to tolls, case adjourned to June 20, 2025.

Amid panic, police break silence over viral video showing 89 northern youths who stormed Lagos

Amid panic, police break silence over viral video showing 89 northern youths who stormed Lagos

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lagos police confirm 89 northern youths in viral video are verified labourers at Dangote Refinery, urging calm and warning against spreading false panic.

Insecurity: 'How bandits fed newborn twins to their dogs', Nigerian lawmaker raises alarm

Insecurity: 'How bandits fed newborn twins to their dogs', Nigerian lawmaker raises alarm

Nigeria

3 months ago

Aminu Jaji has warned of rising insecurity in Zamfara, uncovering the brutal bandit attacks.The UK linked crisis to Sahel spillover; military vows stronger action.

DSS speaks on claim it kept IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in solitary confinement over alleged terrorism

DSS speaks on claim it kept IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in solitary confinement over alleged terrorism

Nigeria

3 months ago

DSS denies solitary confinement of IPOB’s Kanu; court admits evidence linking IPOB to murder. Trial adjourned amid legal disputes and social media reprimands.

Atiku explains how former Nigerian president Obasanjo crushed Boko Haram threat in weeks

Atiku explains how former Nigerian president Obasanjo crushed Boko Haram threat in weeks

Nigeria

3 months ago

Atiku says Obasanjo quickly crushed Boko Haram by giving Service Chiefs an ultimatum, blaming later leaders’ lack of will for ongoing insecurity.

3 top Nigerian lawmakers decamp from PDP, NNPP to APC

3 top Nigerian lawmakers decamp from PDP, NNPP to APC

Politics

3 months ago

Three lawmakers from PDP and NNPP have defected to APC, raising total party switchers to 30 and strengthening APC’s grip on the National Assembly.

Allegations against Amnesty Coordinator false, says group

Allegations against Amnesty Coordinator false, says group

Nigeria

3 months ago

The allegation that the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Otuaro is orchestrating troubles in the Niger Delta has been described as false and unsubstantiated.

Mass failure: Nigerians demand immediate sack of Oloyede after JAMB admits error in 2025 UTME

Mass failure: Nigerians demand immediate sack of Oloyede after JAMB admits error in 2025 UTME

Nigeria

3 months ago

JAMB admitted errors in the 2025 UTME, sparking outrage and calls for Oloyede’s sack. Affected candidates face re-exams amid fears of systemic failure.

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