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

Breaking: Senate committee rejects Natasha Akpoti's petition against Akpabio, reasons emerge

Breaking: Senate committee rejects Natasha Akpoti's petition against Akpabio, re...

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Breaking: PDP expels Wabara as Ortom, others shun party's disciplinary panel again, reasons emerge

Breaking: PDP expels Wabara as Ortom, others shun party's disciplinary panel aga...

a month ago

Deadline is March 10: Portal remains open as FG continues Federal Civil Service recruitment

Deadline is March 10: Portal remains open as FG continues Federal Civil Service...

a month ago

Breaking: Court issues fresh orders as Senate moves to begin disciplinary actions against Natasha Akpoti

Breaking: Court issues fresh orders as Senate moves to begin disciplinary action...

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Afenifere raises alarm over plot by 'powerful individuals' to stop crude oil supply

Afenifere raises alarm over plot by 'powerful individuals' to stop crude oil sup...

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Why Pope Francis has "never returned home" since 2013

Why Pope Francis has "never returned home" since 2013

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Just in: Edo election tribunal takes fresh action over PDP’s petition against APC

Just in: Edo election tribunal takes fresh action over PDP’s petition against APC

The Edo Election Tribunal in Abuja has reserved judgment on the PDP and Dr. Asue Ighodalo's petition challenging Governor Monday Okpebholo's victory.

Popular ex-lawmaker sends message to Akpoti-Uduaghan over sexual harassment claims against Akpabio

Popular ex-lawmaker sends message to Akpoti-Uduaghan over sexual harassment claims against Akpabio

Ex-Senator Florence Ita-Giwa says female senators, like Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, shouldn't face sexual harassment claims at the National Assembly level.

Natasha told to present evidence against Senate president

Natasha told to present evidence against Senate president

The Women for Change Vanguard has announced a peaceful protest at the UN House in Abuja for tomorrow by 11am, urging Nigerian women to gather and demand evidence from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

JUST IN: Two reportedly dead as fuel tanker explodes, video, location emerge

JUST IN: Two reportedly dead as fuel tanker explodes, video, location emerge

Tragedy hit Ibadan on Tuesday morning as a fuel tanker exploded near Gabster Mega Petrol Station, claiming the lives of the driver and his motor boy.

After 17 years on the run, NDLEA finally tracks down Lagos drug baron linked to N1.4bn illicit drug

After 17 years on the run, NDLEA finally tracks down Lagos drug baron linked to N1.4bn illicit drug

After 17 years on the run, NDLEA has arrested 59-year-old Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff in Lagos for allegedly leading a global drug network worth billions.

Is the Olubadan of Ibadan dead or alive? Oyo government speaks out

Is the Olubadan of Ibadan dead or alive? Oyo government speaks out

The Oyo State Government has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died.

Breaking: Meranda sworn in as deputy speaker after resignation as speaker

Breaking: Meranda sworn in as deputy speaker after resignation as speaker

In a new twist to the Lagos Assembly leadership crisis, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has stepped down from her role as Speaker amid the ongoing power tussle.

Breaking: Obasa, Meranda storm Lagos Assembly, details emerge

Breaking: Obasa, Meranda storm Lagos Assembly, details emerge

Tension rose at the Lagos Assembly on Monday, March 3, as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa made a dramatic return amid the ongoing leadership crisis.

Breaking: Tension over heavy security in Lagos Assembly amid Obasa, Meranda power clash

Breaking: Tension over heavy security in Lagos Assembly amid Obasa, Meranda power clash

Tension rises at the Lagos State House of Assembly as heavy security takes over the complex amid an ongoing leadership crisis between top lawmakers.

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