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

2671 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

2027 election: "Only Jonathan has a chance against Tinubu": Netizens reply Oseni Rufai

2027 election: "Only Jonathan has a chance against Tinubu": Netizens reply Oseni Rufai

Nigeria

a month ago

Herdsmen-farmer clashes: 11 states take major action as killings increase

Herdsmen-farmer clashes: 11 states take major action as killings increase

Nigeria

a month ago

FG hails US-trained Dr. Helen for launching first arthritis outpatient infusion centre in FCT

FG hails US-trained Dr. Helen for launching first arthritis outpatient infusion centre in FCT

Nigeria

a month ago

Photos emerge as murdered groom's father, brother, other wedding travellers buried in Plateau

Photos emerge as murdered groom's father, brother, other wedding travellers buried in Plateau

Nigeria

a month ago

Ooni of Ife breaks silence after viral video shows him allegedly ignoring Alaafin of Oyo in Abuja

Ooni of Ife breaks silence after viral video shows him allegedly ignoring Alaafin of Oyo in Abuja

Nigeria

a month ago

Komolafe, NUPRC lauded ensuring transparency in oil, gas sector

Komolafe, NUPRC lauded ensuring transparency in oil, gas sector

Nigeria

a month ago

Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, reasons, other details emerge

Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, reasons, other details emerge

World

a month ago

Pakistan nominated Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in ending India-Pakistan clashes, though India downplayed US involvement.

JUST IN: EFCC arrests top governor’s aide, reason, other details emerge

JUST IN: EFCC arrests top governor’s aide, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

EFCC arrested Benue governor’s aide Dr Mkor Aondona for alleged sextortion, blackmail, and cyberbullying after students accused him of sexual exploitation.

Plateau: Groom’s father, brother among wedding travelers brutally murdered, police swing into action

Plateau: Groom’s father, brother among wedding travelers brutally murdered, police swing into action

Nigeria

a month ago

Twelve, including the groom’s father and brother, were killed in a mob attack on a wedding bus in Plateau. Nineteen injured; police have launched an investigation.

Just in: US moves several B-2 bombers as Iran and Israel continue to exchange strikes

Just in: US moves several B-2 bombers as Iran and Israel continue to exchange strikes

World

a month ago

U.S. B-2 bombers deployed as Trump considers strikes on Iran; Israel hits targets in Bandar Abbas while UK urges restraint amid rising Gulf tensions.

Just in: Heavy tears as angry mob kill 12 after setting wedding-bound bus ablaze in Plateau

Just in: Heavy tears as angry mob kill 12 after setting wedding-bound bus ablaze in Plateau

Nigeria

a month ago

Twelve killed, 11 injured as mob attacks wedding guests in Plateau after their bus lost its way; survivors hospitalised, police launch investigation.

2027 election: Name of new party, chairman announced as Atiku-led coalition moves to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Name of new party, chairman announced as Atiku-led coalition moves to sack Tinubu

Politics

a month ago

Nigeria’s opposition formed ADA party, led by Akin Ricketts, to challenge Tinubu in 2027, with INEC registration underway and Rotimi Amaechi heading the committee.

Nigerians caught between Israel and Iran war cry out, make one demand from underground shelters

Nigerians caught between Israel and Iran war cry out, make one demand from underground shelters

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerians trapped in Israel and Iran plead for urgent evacuation, accusing the FG of inaction as missiles strike and other nations rescue their citizens.

NDA releases 2025 list of successful candidates for the 77 regular course

NDA releases 2025 list of successful candidates for the 77 regular course

Nigeria

a month ago

NDA has invited 77 RC candidates for interviews in Kaduna from June 28–Aug 16. Two batches based on states. Screening is strict; early or late arrival disqualifies.

Rivers' emergency rule: NADECO writes Trump, demands visa ban on 3 powerful Nigerian politicians

Rivers' emergency rule: NADECO writes Trump, demands visa ban on 3 powerful Nigerian politicians

Nigeria

a month ago

NADECO USA urged Trump to impose visa bans on Akpabio, Abbas, and Ibas over alleged roles in Rivers emergency, warning of threats to Nigeria's democracy.

Ezra Ukanwa

Page was generated in 0.097370147705078