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

2709 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"I want to change": Drama as Benin 'yahoo boys' willingly surrender, EFCC swings into action

"I want to change": Drama as Benin 'yahoo boys' willingly surrender, EFCC swings into action

Nigeria

4 months ago

Plot to sack Tinubu: APC finally reacts to Atiku, El-Rufai's visit to Buhari: "It's doomed to fail"

Plot to sack Tinubu: APC finally reacts to Atiku, El-Rufai's visit to Buhari: "It's doomed to fail"

Politics

4 months ago

Just in: Notorious terrorist leader, 100 followers killed in North-West joint military operation

Just in: Notorious terrorist leader, 100 followers killed in North-West joint military operation

Nigeria

4 months ago

Impact Makers to gather in Kigali for 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025

Impact Makers to gather in Kigali for 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027 election: Nigerian governor rejects Atiku, Obi, others, begins early campaign for Tinubu

2027 election: Nigerian governor rejects Atiku, Obi, others, begins early campaign for Tinubu

Politics

4 months ago

'Buhari didn't want Tinubu to become president', Buba Galadima opens can of worms

'Buhari didn't want Tinubu to become president', Buba Galadima opens can of worms

Nigeria

4 months ago

N30m in bank: Ex-aide releases list of Buhari's houses, cars, other properties as declared in 2015

N30m in bank: Ex-aide releases list of Buhari's houses, cars, other properties as declared in 2015

Nigeria

4 months ago

A former aide to ex-President Buhari has revealed his 2015 asset declaration, highlighting modest properties, livestock, and cars—reinforcing his disciplined image.

2027 elections: Video emerges as Atiku, El-Rufai, Suswam, Bindow, Tambuwal visit Buhari in Kaduna

2027 elections: Video emerges as Atiku, El-Rufai, Suswam, Bindow, Tambuwal visit Buhari in Kaduna

Nigeria

4 months ago

On Friday, April 11, former vice president Atiku Abubakar led top political figures on a visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence.

'Tell your papa': Amnesty Int'l reacts over ban of Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss track

'Tell your papa': Amnesty Int'l reacts over ban of Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss track

Nigeria

4 months ago

Amnesty Int’l Nigeria has slammed NBC’s ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song “Tell Your Papa,” calling it an unjustified attack on freedom of expression.

Video trends as Pope Francis steps out in unexpected outfit, sparks buzz online

Video trends as Pope Francis steps out in unexpected outfit, sparks buzz online

Europe

4 months ago

Viral video of Pope Francis in casual wear during a quiet visit to St Peter’s Basilica has drawn global attention and praise for the 88-yr-old pontiff’s resilience.

New tech to empower Africans track laws, influence policy with AI tools

New tech to empower Africans track laws, influence policy with AI tools

Nigeria

4 months ago

Legis360, a revolutionary civic tech tool, launches to boost legislative transparency and foster active citizen participation in governance across Africa.

Loud Voice Joins Twelve23 Projects Limited as Official Brand Ambassador

Nigeria

4 months ago

In a strategic move to further enhance its brand visibility, Twelve23 Project Limited has officially announced the appointment of Loud Voice as their brand ambassador for the 3rd year running.

Video: Warri-Itakpe train derailment: Stranded passengers share sad ordeals as NRC takes action

Video: Warri-Itakpe train derailment: Stranded passengers share sad ordeals as NRC takes action

Nigeria

4 months ago

Passengers on the Warri-Itakpe train were stranded in a forest in Kogi on April 10 after a technical fault, forcing some to trek three hours through the wilderness.

King and Queen of England take fresh action as Pope Francis battles to stay alive

King and Queen of England take fresh action as Pope Francis battles to stay alive

Europe

4 months ago

King Charles III and Queen Camilla met Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 10, as the ailing pontiff faces health struggles that have limited his public duties.

CSOs Praises President Tinubu, minister Matawalle,NSA ,security forces for 90% drop in insecurity

CSOs Praises President Tinubu, minister Matawalle,NSA ,security forces for 90% drop in insecurity

Nigeria

4 months ago

A coalition of 774 civil society organisations has lauded President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Defence, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Nigeria’s security forces for their “remarkable progress” in curbing insecurity across the country, claiming a 90% reduction in violence and unrest

Ezra Ukanwa