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: Again, bandits invade Plateau, kill 19 people in fresh mid-night attack

Breaking: Again, bandits invade Plateau, kill 19 people in fresh mid-night attack

Nigeria

3 months ago

ADC gov candidate speaks tough on Ekiti guber election, "Bad day for democracy"

Exclusive

ADC gov candidate speaks tough on Ekiti guber election, "Bad day for democracy"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Terrorists suffer heavy blow as Nigerian troops overrun Sambisa forest camps

Terrorists suffer heavy blow as Nigerian troops overrun Sambisa forest camps

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Police 2-week ultimatum to end armed robbery in Abuja

Breaking: Police 2-week ultimatum to end armed robbery in Abuja

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Popular ex-Ogun broadcaster “Aunty Kitan” killed, police speak

Breaking: Popular ex-Ogun broadcaster “Aunty Kitan” killed, police speak

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Fresh trouble for Tinubu as demands over his school certificates resurface ahead of 2027

Breaking: Fresh trouble for Tinubu as demands over his school certificates resurface ahead of 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: US President Trump breaks silence over UK Prime minister's move to resign, "he failed"

Exclusive

Breaking: US President Trump breaks silence over UK Prime minister's move to resign, "he failed"

US

3 months ago

Trump claims UK PM Starmer may resign due to failures in immigration and energy policies, amid rising scrutiny over his leadership and Labour's future.

Breaking: Another Nigerian lawmaker is dead as details emerge

Breaking: Another Nigerian lawmaker is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Hon. Wanzam Mohammed Zaki of Bauchi State Assembly has died after a brief illness. Remembered as a dedicated public servant, his contributions will be missed.

Breaking: Atiku's camp finally opens up on why they delayed unveiling Amaechi as ADC 2027 VP

Exclusive

Breaking: Atiku's camp finally opens up on why they delayed unveiling Amaechi as ADC 2027 VP

Politics

3 months ago

Atiku Abubakar's travel delays unveil Rotimi Amaechi as VP candidate for 2027, amid strong ADC partnership, quelling speculation of internal tension.

Hamzat Lawal charges young Nigerians to reshape country’s politics, "We have the numbers"

Hamzat Lawal charges young Nigerians to reshape country’s politics, "We have the numbers"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Hamzat Lawal urges Nigerian youth to engage in governance, stressing their role in accountability and transparency while building a lasting legacy beyond voting.

Breaking: Military van runs into explosive device on its way to fight bandits, 2 soldiers declared dead

Breaking: Military van runs into explosive device on its way to fight bandits, 2 soldiers declared dead

Nigeria

3 months ago

Two soldiers killed and several injured in IED strike during military response to bandit attack on Bargaja community, highlighting Sokoto State's growing insecurity.

Breaking: INEC declares final winner for Ondo South-senatorial by-election

Breaking: INEC declares final winner for Ondo South-senatorial by-election

Politics

3 months ago

INEC has declared APC’s Dayo Faduyile winner of the Ondo state South senatorial by-election after he secured 68,474 votes, defeating other candidates.

Breaking: UK Prime Minister reportedly announces when he will resign as details emerge

Breaking: UK Prime Minister reportedly announces when he will resign as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

UK PM Keir Starmer faces growing pressure as reports suggest he may announce a resignation timetable, while Andy Burnham emerges as a possible Labour successor.

EkitiDecides2026: Live updates of LGA results of Ekiti governorship election as declared by INEC

Live

EkitiDecides2026: Live updates of LGA results of Ekiti governorship election as declared by INEC

Politics

3 months ago

Follow Legit.ng's live updates as INEC begins the official collation of the Ekiti State 2026 governorship election results from all the 16 LGAs..

Canada’s express entry 2026: Full list of jobs and categories prioritised for permanent residence

Canada’s express entry 2026: Full list of jobs and categories prioritised for permanent residence

World

3 months ago

Canada's 2026 Express Entry prioritises skilled workers in key sectors, including healthcare, technology, and trades, clarifying pathways for permanent residence.

Ezra Ukanwa