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

2017 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Just in: Fresh crisis hits SDP 24 hours after El-Rufai joined party

Just in: Fresh crisis hits SDP 24 hours after El-Rufai joined party

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Wike finally breaks silence after Fubara sent letter to Rivers Assembly over S’Court verdict

Wike finally breaks silence after Fubara sent letter to Rivers Assembly over S’C...

a month ago

Nigerians react as Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of new CBN board member, correctional services CG

Nigerians react as Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of new CBN board member, cor...

a month ago

Taraba gov’t breaks silence on whereabouts of deputy governor as he goes missing for over 4 months

Taraba gov’t breaks silence on whereabouts of deputy governor as he goes missing...

a month ago

BREAKING: Deadly meningitis outbreak kills over 20 people, location, other details emerge

BREAKING: Deadly meningitis outbreak kills over 20 people, location, other detai...

a month ago

Breaking: Supreme Court takes decision over appeal against Aiyedatiwa’s candidacy

Breaking: Supreme Court takes decision over appeal against Aiyedatiwa’s candidac...

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Breaking: Tinubu appoints new NABTEB registrar, UBEC board chair

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new NABTEB registrar, UBEC board chair

Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the new registrar and chief executive officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).

2027: APC rubbishes El-Rufai's move to SDP as presidency dismisses threat to unseat Tinubu

2027: APC rubbishes El-Rufai's move to SDP as presidency dismisses threat to unseat Tinubu

The Presidency and APC dismiss El-Rufai’s defection to SDP and his bid to unite opposition against Tinubu, insisting his move won’t affect the party in 2027.

El-Rufai finally dumps APC for SDP, reasons, other details emerge

El-Rufai finally dumps APC for SDP, reasons, other details emerge

Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress, Nasir El-Rufai, has dumped the ruling party for the Social Democratic Party.

Public affairs analyst mentions 2 reasons Senate was wrong to suspend Natasha for 6 months

Public affairs analyst mentions 2 reasons Senate was wrong to suspend Natasha for 6 months

Public affairs analyst Hamma Hayatu has criticized the Senate’s six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it unfair and lacking due process.

Political analyst explains how Peter Obi, Atiku can defeat Tinubu in 2027

Political analyst explains how Peter Obi, Atiku can defeat Tinubu in 2027

Political analyst Hamma Hayatu told Legit.ng on Feb 27 the only viable strategy to defeat Tinubu in 2027, emphasizing ethnic politics and opposition unity.

Fubara, PDP break silence as Wike’s men threaten to impeach Rivers governor

Fubara, PDP break silence as Wike’s men threaten to impeach Rivers governor

The PDP and Rivers State Government firmly oppose a faction of the APC's demand for Governor Fubara to resign or face impeachment, dismissing it as baseless.

Senate spits fire after viral video of Natasha kissing her husband before entering the chambers

Senate spits fire after viral video of Natasha kissing her husband before entering the chambers

Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu strongly disapproved after a viral video showed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan kissing her husband, before entering the chambers.

APC reacts as pro-Wike lawmakers issue one condition after Gov Fubara requested to meet with them

APC reacts as pro-Wike lawmakers issue one condition after Gov Fubara requested to meet with them

The Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly has urged Governor Fubara to formally invite them for a meeting instead of making the request through social media.

Breaking: Rivers APC issues 48-hour ultimatum for Governor Fubara to resign or face impeachment

Breaking: Rivers APC issues 48-hour ultimatum for Governor Fubara to resign or face impeachment

APC in Rivers state has given Gov Fubara 48 hours to resign or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly over allegations of disrespecting President Tinubu.

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