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

1204 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

JUST IN: 21 Feared dead as 2 boats collide in Lagos, details emerge

JUST IN: 21 Feared dead as 2 boats collide in Lagos, details emerge

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Frank condemns burning of LG secretariats in Rivers, demands Wike, Egbetokun's resignation

Frank condemns burning of LG secretariats in Rivers, demands Wike, Egbetokun's r...

a month ago

BREAKING: Tragedy as Boko Haram kills Borno village head, soldiers, civilian taskforce chair, others

BREAKING: Tragedy as Boko Haram kills Borno village head, soldiers, civilian tas...

a month ago

Lagos Assembly hits back at suspended chairman, lawyer: "Don't be ignorant of the Law"

Lagos Assembly hits back at suspended chairman, lawyer: "Don't be ignorant of th...

a month ago

2027: APC rubbishes Obi-Kwankwaso alliance proposal, gives 4 reasons it will fail

2027: APC rubbishes Obi-Kwankwaso alliance proposal, gives 4 reasons it will fai...

a month ago

Hajj 2025: Tinubu's government scraps subsidy, fare expected to hit N10 million

Hajj 2025: Tinubu's government scraps subsidy, fare expected to hit N10 million

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JUST IN: Bode George sends key message to Wike as Rivers crisis deepens

JUST IN: Bode George sends key message to Wike as Rivers crisis deepens

Chief Olabode George has urged Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to allow Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to govern without interference.

Centre condemns Fubara's 'electoral heist' in Rivers as 'travesty of democracy

Centre condemns Fubara's 'electoral heist' in Rivers as 'travesty of democracy

The Centre for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has strongly denounced the recent Local Government elections held in Rivers State, describing it as 'travesty of democracy.'

Did Akwa Ibom governor appoint his daughter as first lady of the State? Gov Eno clarifies

Did Akwa Ibom governor appoint his daughter as first lady of the State? Gov Eno clarifies

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has denied a media claim that his eldest daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, has been appointed as the First Lady of the state.

BREAKING: Lagos assembly suspends Alimosho council chairman, gives reason

BREAKING: Lagos assembly suspends Alimosho council chairman, gives reason

The Alimosho Local Government Chairman, Jelili Sulaimon, has been suspended by the Lagos State House of Assembly over allegations of financial mismanagement.

Akpabio fumes as PDP clears 30 councils in Akwa Ibom LG polls

Akpabio fumes as PDP clears 30 councils in Akwa Ibom LG polls

Nigerian Senate President, Godwin Akpabio has reacted to the recently concluded Akwa Ibom Local Government election, where the PDP cleared 30 councils.

"I campaigned for Tinubu": Culture minister, Musawa allays fears over looming cabinet reshuffle

"I campaigned for Tinubu": Culture minister, Musawa allays fears over looming cabinet reshuffle

Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed confidence in her role despite rumors of an upcoming cabinet reshuffle.

Rivers: IGP orders withdrawal of policemen from LG secretariat after 3-month siege, gives reasons

Rivers: IGP orders withdrawal of policemen from LG secretariat after 3-month siege, gives reasons

Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has directed the prompt withdrawal of police officers from all 23 local government areas (LGAs) in Rivers state.

"If you can't fulfil this promise": Tinubu's government told to immediately shutdown NYSC scheme

"If you can't fulfil this promise": Tinubu's government told to immediately shutdown NYSC scheme

Amid rising inflation, the Nigerian Youth Parliament has urged the Tinubu administration to address the hardships faced by corps members stationed in remote states.

"Let Rivers State be": Youth parliament sends strong message to FCT Minister Wike

"Let Rivers State be": Youth parliament sends strong message to FCT Minister Wike

The Youth Parliament has urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to refrain from getting involved in the state's affairs.

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