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: Presidency speaks on when Tinubu will finally choose running mate

2027 election: Presidency speaks on when Tinubu will finally choose running mate

Politics

a month ago

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US, turns to Europe as Middle East tensions boil over

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US, turns to Europe as Middle East tensions boil over

World

a month ago

Iran unleashes 'mysterious' ballistic missile capable of flying 15 times the speed of sound against Israel

Iran unleashes 'mysterious' ballistic missile capable of flying 15 times the speed of sound against Israel

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: Coalition demands Tinubu barred from appointing INEC chairman, gives reasons

2027 election: Coalition demands Tinubu barred from appointing INEC chairman, gives reasons

Nigeria

a month ago

After 9 academic sessions, Mapoly announces date to graduate over 50,000, honour ex-gov Osoba

After 9 academic sessions, Mapoly announces date to graduate over 50,000, honour ex-gov Osoba

Nigeria

a month ago

Middle East war: Powerful Iranian ally sends warning to US: "If they make a mistake"

Middle East war: Powerful Iranian ally sends warning to US: "If they make a mistake"

Nigeria

a month ago

"Nigeria’ll be safe haven for survivors": Ex-Nigerian senator predicts World War III

"Nigeria’ll be safe haven for survivors": Ex-Nigerian senator predicts World War III

Nigeria

a month ago

Ben Murray-Bruce predicted the inevitability of World War III but believes Nigeria will remain safe due to its neutrality, offering refuge to displaced populations.

Middle East war: Powerful bomb the US could use to target, destroy Iran's nuclear weapons

Middle East war: Powerful bomb the US could use to target, destroy Iran's nuclear weapons

US

a month ago

Experts discuss the US’s Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bomb, capable of targeting Iran’s deep nuclear sites. Its deployment could escalate the ongoing conflict.

"I'm still the president": Tinubu declares after claiming some Nigerians hate him like hell

"I'm still the president": Tinubu declares after claiming some Nigerians hate him like hell

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria, addressing security in Benue, prioritising human life, & urging action against escalating violence & political tensions.

Nigerians react as Tinubu sends birthday message to ex-Kogi gov Yahaya Bello at 50

Nigerians react as Tinubu sends birthday message to ex-Kogi gov Yahaya Bello at 50

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu congratulated Yahaya Bello on his 50th birthday, praising his youth governance role, while Nigerians reacted to ongoing corruption allegations against him.

"We're running out of patience": US warns Iran, demands unconditional surrender of supreme leader

"We're running out of patience": US warns Iran, demands unconditional surrender of supreme leader

US

2 months ago

Trump has demanded Iran’s "unconditional surrender" and claimed to know Khamenei’s location, rejecting Israel’s plan to kill him while backing Israeli airstrikes.

"Not Igbos": Gowon finally speaks on who the enemies of Nigeria were during the Biafra War

"Not Igbos": Gowon finally speaks on who the enemies of Nigeria were during the Biafra War

Nigeria

2 months ago

General Gowon has clarified that the Biafra War aimed to preserve Nigeria's unity, not target the Igbos, also highlighting casualty figures during the war..

INEC rejects PDP's NEC notice as party vows to take bold action

INEC rejects PDP's NEC notice as party vows to take bold action

Politics

2 months ago

INEC rejected PDP's notice for the 100th NEC meeting due to procedural violations. Despite this, PDP defied the decision, insisting the meeting would proceed.

JUST IN: Abacha's CSO declares intention to contest against Tinubu in 2027, mentions party

JUST IN: Abacha's CSO declares intention to contest against Tinubu in 2027, mentions party

Politics

2 months ago

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha announces his 2027 presidential bid under the SDP, pledging strong leadership and national unity to rebuild Nigeria amid growing concerns.

Just in: Police finally break silence over ‘gun-like object’ in Adefarasin’s viral video

Just in: Police finally break silence over ‘gun-like object’ in Adefarasin’s viral video

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lagos Police confirm Pastor Adefarasin's viral gun-like object was a stun gun, not a firearm. He cooperated with the investigation and was granted bail.

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