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

Air India plane crash: Mixed feelings as man who survived incident loses younger brother

Air India plane crash: Mixed feelings as man who survived incident loses younger brother

World

2 months ago

Video: "I regret being alive": Grieving families share heartbreaking stories of loss after Benue attack

Video: "I regret being alive": Grieving families share heartbreaking stories of loss after Benue attack

Nigeria

2 months ago

Pastor Paul Adefarasin surrenders to Lagos police over viral 'gun' video

Pastor Paul Adefarasin surrenders to Lagos police over viral 'gun' video

Nigeria

2 months ago

Israeli military announces killing of Iran's wartime chief of staff

Israeli military announces killing of Iran's wartime chief of staff

World

2 months ago

Lagos govt suspends planning approval along Lagos-Calabar coastal road, reasons emerge

Lagos govt suspends planning approval along Lagos-Calabar coastal road, reasons emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Air India Plane crash: 5 major developments since the tragic accident

Air India Plane crash: 5 major developments since the tragic accident

World

2 months ago

Benue killings: Again, Obi, Atiku send bold message to Tinubu: "We've our evidence"

Benue killings: Again, Obi, Atiku send bold message to Tinubu: "We've our evidence"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Peter Obi & Atiku condemned the Benue massacre, criticising Tinubu's failure to visit the site. They called for decisive leadership and accountability on insecurity.

Middle East war: Trouble for Iran as US raises alarm over missile attack on its embassy in Tel Aviv

Middle East war: Trouble for Iran as US raises alarm over missile attack on its embassy in Tel Aviv

World

2 months ago

Iranian missiles damaged the US embassy in Tel Aviv, escalating tensions. Israel retaliated with strikes on Iran's energy sector, while both sides continued attacks.

What is the fastest-growing religion in the world? New study shows

What is the fastest-growing religion in the world? New study shows

Nigeria

2 months ago

Pew's study showed Islam as the growing religion, driven by higher birth rates. Christianity's gap narrows, while religiously unaffiliated people rise globally.

Full list: Locations, fatalities, dates of 10 major Air India disasters ever recorded

Full list: Locations, fatalities, dates of 10 major Air India disasters ever recorded

World

2 months ago

Air India has faced numerous deadly incidents, including the recent crash of flight 171, which killed 241, and past tragedies like the 1985 bombing and 2020 crash.

Tinubu's govt takes action as IGP storms Benue over massive killings

Tinubu's govt takes action as IGP storms Benue over massive killings

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu deployed IGP Egbetokun to Benue after deadly attacks by herdsmen. Over 160 were killed, and the government vowed to end the violence and restore peace.

Just in: Trump takes major decision over plot by Israeli forces to kill Iran's supreme leader, details emerge

Just in: Trump takes major decision over plot by Israeli forces to kill Iran's supreme leader, details emerge

World

2 months ago

President Trump vetoed Israel's plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, focusing on diplomacy. Despite Israel’s actions, Trump aimed to resume nuclear talks with Iran.

Tinubu finally issues 2 powerful directives over Benue killings, details emerge

Tinubu finally issues 2 powerful directives over Benue killings, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Tinubu issued directives for decisive action and reconciliation in Benue, urging leaders to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and work together for peace.

List of Iranian commanders, nuclear scientists killed in Israel's attack

List of Iranian commanders, nuclear scientists killed in Israel's attack

World

2 months ago

Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" killed top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists, including Bagheri, Salami, and Abbasi, severely impacting Iran's military.

Just in: Top Lagos LG chairman is dead as details emerge

Just in: Top Lagos LG chairman is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Musibau Asafa, Oto-Awori LCDA Chairman, passed away after a long illness. Tributes pour in, with colleagues praising his dedication to public service & development.

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