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

2706 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

US

3 months ago

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

World

3 months ago

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

Nigeria

3 months ago

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

Europe

3 months ago

Pope Francis funeral: Video shows where late pontiff was buried

Pope Francis funeral: Video shows where late pontiff was buried

Europe

3 months ago

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

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.

"Victory in Kano state in 2027": APC declares as NNPP strongmen join party

"Victory in Kano state in 2027": APC declares as NNPP strongmen join party

Politics

4 months ago

APC has welcomed key NNPP figures, including Senator Kawu Sumaila and Hon. Kabiru Rurum, to the party, with a focus on securing victory in Kano in the 2027.

PDP finally breaks silence after defection of Oborevwori, Okowa to APC: "We leave our fate to God"

PDP finally breaks silence after defection of Oborevwori, Okowa to APC: "We leave our fate to God"

Politics

4 months ago

PDP has responded to the defection of Delta Governor Oborevwori and ex-Governor Okowa to APC, with Acting Chairman Damagum stressing resilience and focus on 2027.

2027 election: Atiku's camp tells PDP govs what to do next as more strongmen exit party

2027 election: Atiku's camp tells PDP govs what to do next as more strongmen exit party

Politics

4 months ago

The opposition coalition led by Atiku Abubakar has downplayed the recent defections of Delta Governor Oborevwori and ex-Governor Okowa, calling it no surprise.

2027 election: Ex-CPC lawmakers declare support for 1 candidate, send warning to El-Rufai, Malami

2027 election: Ex-CPC lawmakers declare support for 1 candidate, send warning to El-Rufai, Malami

Politics

4 months ago

Ex-CPC lawmakers have declared support for one candidate in the 2027 election, rejecting Malami and el-Rufai's claims to represent the defunct party's legacy.

2027 election: "It will stop diabolical practices": INEC moves to legalise voting without PVCs

2027 election: "It will stop diabolical practices": INEC moves to legalise voting without PVCs

Nigeria

4 months ago

INEC has proposed allowing voting without PVCs in the 2027 elections, but emphasised that legal reforms are needed before this change can be implemented.

BREAKING: NiMET suspends ongoing strike, reasons emerge

BREAKING: NiMET suspends ongoing strike, reasons emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

NiMet unions have suspended their strike following a timely intervention by Minister Festus Keyamo, who addressed their concerns in a meeting, ensuring resolution.

Twelve Years of APC March and a Loyal Soldier: The Story of Elton Onwu

Twelve Years of APC March and a Loyal Soldier: The Story of Elton Onwu

Nigeria

4 months ago

There are politicians, and then there are true believers. Elton Onwu belongs to that rare second category – the kind who stays when others leave, who defends when others attack, and who invests not just his time but his heart into a political movement.

Ezra Ukanwa