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

2666 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Pope Leo distances himself from 3 things Francis did, introduces changes in Vatican operations

Pope Leo distances himself from 3 things Francis did, introduces changes in Vatican operations

2 months ago

Pope Leo XIV: Tinubu storms Rome ahead of new Pope's installation mass

Pope Leo XIV: Tinubu storms Rome ahead of new Pope's installation mass

2 months ago

Why do Popes change names and what do the name names mean?

Why do Popes change names and what do the name names mean?

3 months ago

Pope Francis: Video, photos show emotional moment late pontiff’s coffin was sealed before burial

Pope Francis: Video, photos show emotional moment late pontiff’s coffin was sealed before burial

3 months ago

Pope Francis funeral: Video shows where late pontiff was buried

Pope Francis funeral: Video shows where late pontiff was buried

3 months ago

Why Pope Francis "never returned home" after move to Vatican City

Why Pope Francis "never returned home" after move to Vatican City

3 months ago

Pope Francis' death: List of 266 powerful popes who have led the Catholic Church

Pope Francis' death: List of 266 powerful popes who have led the Catholic Church

3 months ago

For nearly two millennia, popes have shaped Catholic doctrine, guided the faithful, and navigated global challenges, from St. Peter to today’s Church leaders.

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

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.

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

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.

Pope Francis takes one important action from hospital as he continues to battle health crisis

Pope Francis takes one important action from hospital as he continues to battle health crisis

4 months ago

Pope Francis has approved a three-year church reform, signaling his commitment to leadership despite a month-long hospital stay battling pneumonia.

UK announces new mandatory condition for travellers, commencement date, other details emerge

UK announces new mandatory condition for travellers, commencement date, other details emerge

5 months ago

European nationals visiting the UK can now apply for a digital travel permit (ETA) as part of the country's efforts to fully digitise its border control system.

After hours of breathless struggle, Pope Francis stabilizes as faithful flood heaven with prayers

After hours of breathless struggle, Pope Francis stabilizes as faithful flood heaven with prayers

5 months ago

Pope Francis is stable after a sudden breathing crisis on February 28, sparking global prayers as he continues treatment under close medical care.

Pope Francis in critical condition as reports say he 'slept well' through the night

Pope Francis in critical condition as reports say he 'slept well' through the night

5 months ago

Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with pneumonia and mild kidney failure, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday, February 25.

Breaking: Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican raises alarm

Breaking: Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican raises alarm

5 months ago

Pope Francis is in critical condition after an asthmatic crisis. The 88-year-old, hospitalized for a respiratory infection, was later diagnosed with pneumonia.

JUST IN: World's oldest living person dies at 117, details emerge

JUST IN: World's oldest living person dies at 117, details emerge

11 months ago

Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, born in the U.S. and survivor of two world wars, the Spanish Civil War, and two pandemics, has died at 117.

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