Top News Website in Nigeria 24/25

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. He previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers. 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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Atiku calls out Tinubu over ₦501bn power bond, demands full list of beneficiaries

Breaking: Atiku calls out Tinubu over ₦501bn power bond, demands full list of beneficiaries

Nigeria

3 months ago

"How soldier attempted to sexually assault me": UNIOSUN female student speaks out after hostel invasion

"How soldier attempted to sexually assault me": UNIOSUN female student speaks out after hostel invasion

Nigeria

3 months ago

Full list: 5 new things that will happen to corps members as Tinubu breaks silence on NYSC reforms

Full list: 5 new things that will happen to corps members as Tinubu breaks silence on NYSC reforms

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Nigerian gov sacks top commissioner, announces cabinet reshuffle

Breaking: Nigerian gov sacks top commissioner, announces cabinet reshuffle

Nigeria

3 months ago

State police in Nigeria: What it could mean for security, governors and ordinary citizens

Exclusive

State police in Nigeria: What it could mean for security, governors and ordinary citizens

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Nigerian governor dethrones state's traditional ruler, chiefs, announces reason

Breaking: Nigerian governor dethrones state's traditional ruler, chiefs, announces reason

Nigeria

3 months ago

Group reacts to first lady's 'akara' comment, "Message of hope"

Group reacts to first lady's 'akara' comment, "Message of hope"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Renewed Hope Neighbour 2 Neighbour defends First Lady Tinubu's comments on small businesses, stressing economic empowerment and support for vulnerable Nigerians.

Breaking: Obi asks INEC to publish certificates of Tinubu, Atiku, other candidates ahead of 2027

Exclusive

Breaking: Obi asks INEC to publish certificates of Tinubu, Atiku, other candidates ahead of 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi urges INEC to publish candidates' academic certificates for the 2027 elections, promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s electoral process.

Breaking: Flooding kills 13 people in Ghana as details emerge

Breaking: Flooding kills 13 people in Ghana as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Severe flooding in Accra has claimed 13 lives, prompting emergency rescues. Experts link crisis to climate change, poor drainage, and rapid urbanisation in Ghana.

Obasanjo sends important message about 'God' to politicians

Obasanjo sends important message about 'God' to politicians

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo advises Nigerian politicians to pursue ambitions with humility, aligning leadership goals with God's purpose for national development.

Breaking: Tension as court takes final decision on Sowore's cybercrime case

Breaking: Tension as court takes final decision on Sowore's cybercrime case

Nigeria

3 months ago

High Court grants Omoyele Sowore ₦200 million bail over cybercrime allegations, with conditions including sureties & passport submission amid ongoing legal battles.

Breaking: 5 top youth footballers die in car accident as details emerge

Breaking: 5 top youth footballers die in car accident as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tragedy strikes as five young footballers die in a road accident while heading to a match in Kebbi. Governor Idris provides N20 million support to bereaved families.

Breaking: Trump's aide announces number of jihadists killed by US troops in Nigeria

Breaking: Trump's aide announces number of jihadists killed by US troops in Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

Trump aide Sebastian Gorka claims US troops killed 199 jihadists in a Nigeria operation, describing it as a major counterterrorism victory against extremists.

Breaking: US deportees among missing as over 100 Venezuelans disappear after earthquakes

Breaking: US deportees among missing as over 100 Venezuelans disappear after earthquakes

US

3 months ago

More than 100 Venezuelans, including US deportees, are missing after powerful earthquakes struck the country, causing widespread destruction and unrest.

Breaking: Redeem church pastor Adeboye defends Tinubu over Nigeria's insecurity woes, "He has done his bit"

Breaking: Redeem church pastor Adeboye defends Tinubu over Nigeria's insecurity woes, "He has done his bit"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Pastor Enoch Adeboye defends President Tinubu on Nigeria's insecurity, urging definitive military action against terrorism and targeting sponsors of violence.

Ezra Ukanwa