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

1211 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

BREAKING: Edo governor Obaseki finally casts his votes, makes fresh demands, video, other details emerge

BREAKING: Edo governor Obaseki finally casts his votes, makes fresh demands, vid...

2 months ago

Edo guber Election: Frustration mounts as 839 voters stranded over BIVAS machine breakdown

Edo guber Election: Frustration mounts as 839 voters stranded over BIVAS machine...

2 months ago

Oshiomhole speaks on Edo guber election, makes fresh demands on women participation, video emerges

Oshiomhole speaks on Edo guber election, makes fresh demands on women participat...

2 months ago

Edo state guber updates: Early setbacks as rains delay arrival of election materials in major areas

Edo state guber updates: Early setbacks as rains delay arrival of election mater...

2 months ago

Edo governorship election: EFCC issues strong warning, deploys operatives to combat voter inducement

Edo governorship election: EFCC issues strong warning, deploys operatives to com...

2 months ago

BREAKING: List of 8 LGAs violence hotspots emerges as 3 powerful candidates battle soul of Edo

BREAKING: List of 8 LGAs violence hotspots emerges as 3 powerful candidates batt...

2 months ago

JUST IN: Wike's cousin finally speaks out on implication of being Edo REC, details emerge

JUST IN: Wike's cousin finally speaks out on implication of being Edo REC, details emerge

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Edo, Anugbum Onuoha, stated that his relationship with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory should not disqualify him.

List: Quick Facts about the Top 3 Candidates Contesting Edo Election

List: Quick Facts about the Top 3 Candidates Contesting Edo Election

As the Edo gubernatorial election heats up, key facts about the top 3 contenders: Olumide Akpata (LP), Monday Okpebholo (APC), and Asue Ighodalo (PDP), emerge.

Edo 2024: Key facts about Asue Ighodalo, PDP governorship candidate

Edo 2024: Key facts about Asue Ighodalo, PDP governorship candidate

As the 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State approaches, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has fielded Asue Ighodalo as its candidate to rival others.

Edo guber: "Wrong signal to Nigerians": Kukah reacts to parties' refusal to sign peace accord

Edo guber: "Wrong signal to Nigerians": Kukah reacts to parties' refusal to sign peace accord

Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah has expressed concern over the failure of political parties to sign the Peace Accord ahead of the Edo State guber election.

Tragedy as Zamfara confirms death of 40 persons in boat accident

Tragedy as Zamfara confirms death of 40 persons in boat accident

The Zamfara State Government has confirmed the tragic death of 40 people following a devastating boat accident in Gummi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

'Emilokan caps': Atiku's aide says Tinubu's symbols of hope now relics of disappointment

'Emilokan caps': Atiku's aide says Tinubu's symbols of hope now relics of disappointment

Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communication to ex- Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has described the government of Tinubu as 'relic of disappointment.'

Gunshots fired near Donald Trump as Secret Service takes action

Gunshots fired near Donald Trump as Secret Service takes action

Ex-President Donald Trump was escorted to safety by the Secret Service after agents opened fire on a man suspected of carrying a weapon near Trump.

"Fear not, I am safe": Donald Trump breaks silence after Secret Service thwarts alleged armed threat

"Fear not, I am safe": Donald Trump breaks silence after Secret Service thwarts alleged armed threat

Ex-U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “safe and well” following what authorities described as a potential assassination attempt at his golf resort in Florida.

Flooding: NCoS uncovers identities of 274 inmates who escaped during Maiduguri prison, details emerge

Flooding: NCoS uncovers identities of 274 inmates who escaped during Maiduguri prison, details emerge

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed that 274 inmates went missing after the recent flooding that ravaged major areas in Maiduguri, Borno State.

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