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

1193 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Popular SAN reacts as court stops financial allocation to Rivers state, details emerge

Popular SAN reacts as court stops financial allocation to Rivers state, details...

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Rivers’ allocation: Timi Frank accuses Tinubu of plot to remove governor Fubara, gives reasons

Rivers’ allocation: Timi Frank accuses Tinubu of plot to remove governor Fubara,...

23 days ago

EndBadGovernance protesters: Amnesty Int'l fumes, tells Tinubu to free all detained minors without delay

EndBadGovernance protesters: Amnesty Int'l fumes, tells Tinubu to free all detai...

23 days ago

Judicial turmoil: CJN told to immediately halt Wike's alleged power play in Rivers state crisis

Judicial turmoil: CJN told to immediately halt Wike's alleged power play in Rive...

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List of 10 countries operating with unwritten constitution

List of 10 countries operating with unwritten constitution

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PDP bigwig reacts over mass defection of key leaders to APC, says: "We're unbothered"

PDP bigwig reacts over mass defection of key leaders to APC, says: "We're unboth...

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Wike restricts keke, bikes, to begin profiling Abuja taxi drivers, commencement date, other details emerge

Wike restricts keke, bikes, to begin profiling Abuja taxi drivers, commencement date, other details emerge

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has announced plans to ban keke, bike men, to begin profiling all taxi drivers operating in Abuja

After gruesome death of school child, Ogun govt sends fresh directives to schools, details emerge

After gruesome death of school child, Ogun govt sends fresh directives to schools, details emerge

The Ogun State Government has reinforced its ban on corporal punishment in schools following the tragic death of Obada Grammar School student Monday Arijo.

Alcohol, caffeine and nicotine are gateways to drug abuse, NDLEA warns youths

Alcohol, caffeine and nicotine are gateways to drug abuse, NDLEA warns youths

Ugochukwu Emeka, a chief superintendent of narcotics at the NDLEA, spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at an event organised by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Mathias Aliu, councillor representing Wuse ward. Emeka said the aforementioned substances are socially accepta

Tragedy in Ebonyi as gunmen kill man, set body ablaze, police react

Tragedy in Ebonyi as gunmen kill man, set body ablaze, police react

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the tragic murder of 48-year-old Michael Nnaji, a resident of Amuri in the Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Rivers judgement: Fubara under pressure as coalition demands refund of 'illegally spent funds'

Rivers judgement: Fubara under pressure as coalition demands refund of 'illegally spent funds'

The National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has demanded a refund of 'illegally spent funds' from governor Fubara as court stops monthly allocations.

Kano emirship battle: Court takes major decision in 4 key appeals, details emerge

Kano emirship battle: Court takes major decision in 4 key appeals, details emerge

The Court of Appeal in sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has deferred issuing a judgment on six key appeals in the ongoing Kano emirship dispute.

"PDP undergoing necessary resetting, not fractured," says party insider

"PDP undergoing necessary resetting, not fractured," says party insider

Gbe Benjamin Orduen, a prominent figure in the People's Democratic Party, has stated that the party is undergoing a "necessary resetting" ahead of 2027 elections.

PDP chieftain mentions Tinubu's 2027 re-election strategy, reveals how he will be stopped

PDP chieftain mentions Tinubu's 2027 re-election strategy, reveals how he will be stopped

The People's Democratic Party has condemned President Bola Tinubu's alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties, labeling his actions a threat to democracy.

Prominent PDP chieftain mentions alleged reasons behind Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle

Prominent PDP chieftain mentions alleged reasons behind Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbe Benjamin, has raised concerns about the recent cabinet reshuffle by the Tinubu-led administration.

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