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

Game over for FCT Minister? PDP insider speaks on Wike's political future after Rivers LG elections

Game over for FCT Minister? PDP insider speaks on Wike's political future after...

a month ago

After losing in Rivers LG election, PDP's top chieftain discloses Wike's alleged next move

After losing in Rivers LG election, PDP's top chieftain discloses Wike's alleged...

a month ago

After Rivers defeat, Yoruba council calls for immediate sack of FCT Minister, Wike, gives reasons

After Rivers defeat, Yoruba council calls for immediate sack of FCT Minister, Wi...

a month ago

Massive Jubilation as Governor Makinde announces payment of N70,000 minimum wage to workers

Massive Jubilation as Governor Makinde announces payment of N70,000 minimum wage...

a month ago

Video: Flood devastates towns, Aiyedatiwa orders immediate evacuation

Video: Flood devastates towns, Aiyedatiwa orders immediate evacuation

a month ago

BREAKING: Chaos as hoodlums set Akwa Ibom electoral commission office ablaze

BREAKING: Chaos as hoodlums set Akwa Ibom electoral commission office ablaze

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N70,000 allowance: Corps members slam Tinubu's government over September payment, NYSC reacts

N70,000 allowance: Corps members slam Tinubu's government over September payment, NYSC reacts

Following widespread economic hardship in Nigeria, corps members have decried non-payment of the new N70k allowance, while the management of NYSC called for calm.

BREAKING: Rivers LG election turns chaotic as unidentified individuals fire gunshots, details emerge

BREAKING: Rivers LG election turns chaotic as unidentified individuals fire gunshots, details emerge

Amid the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State, chaos broke out in Port Harcourt, with reports of sporadic gunfire and multiple explosions.

Zenith Bank Under Fire Over Aquitane’s Unresolved Allegations on Dividend Diversion

Zenith Bank Under Fire Over Aquitane’s Unresolved Allegations on Dividend Diversion

Aquitane, a prominent player in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector, has raised concerns over Zenith Bank Plc’s alleged involvement in forgery, dividend diversion, and unlawful asset sales.

"Starting from April": FG announces major change in processing, obtaining passports, details emerge

"Starting from April": FG announces major change in processing, obtaining passports, details emerge

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has introduced a contactless biometric capture system, designed to simplify and improve the experience for all Nigerians

10th National Assembly: List of top 10 senators with most bills sponsored in 1 year

10th National Assembly: List of top 10 senators with most bills sponsored in 1 year

The 10th National Assembly has been active, with top senators such as Tahi Monguno, Barau Jibrin, among others sponsoring key bills to shape Nigeria's future.

BREAKING: Ex APC chairman speaks on how elections were rigged during Amaechi's administration in Rivers

BREAKING: Ex APC chairman speaks on how elections were rigged during Amaechi's administration in Rivers

Former Rivers APC Chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, has admitted to rigging local council elections under ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi's administration.

Akwa Ibom governor, Eno finally breaks silence over tragic death of wife

Akwa Ibom governor, Eno finally breaks silence over tragic death of wife

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has spoken publicly for the first time, nine days after the unexpected death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo-Eno.

BREAKING: "You'll be held responsible": Fubara sends warning to IGP over police interference in Rivers LG poll

BREAKING: "You'll be held responsible": Fubara sends warning to IGP over police interference in Rivers LG poll

Rivers State Governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has warned Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to avoid actions that could cause instability in the state.

Kano LG poll: Heavy blow for APC as over 900 members decamp to NNPP, details emerge

Kano LG poll: Heavy blow for APC as over 900 members decamp to NNPP, details emerge

Kano state has witnessed a major political drama as over 960 APC members in have defected to the NNPP ahead of the October 26 local government elections.

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