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

1939 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Is there a court order stopping Ibok-Ete from resuming as Rivers administrator? Fubara’s aide speaks

Is there a court order stopping Ibok-Ete from resuming as Rivers administrator?...

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Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths accuse EFCC of unjustly persecuting Dr Aisha

Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths accuse EFCC of unjustly persecuting Dr Aisha

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Wife of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu shares reason her husband apologised in court

Wife of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu shares reason her husband apologised in court

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Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu apologizes in court, declares innocence on terrorism charges

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu apologizes in court, declares innocence on terrorism charg...

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Natasha vs Akpabio: Court takes action over possible petition to INEC to immediately recall Kogi senator

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court takes action over possible petition to INEC to immedia...

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Rivers crisis: Drama as Reps members oppose Tinubu on who the sole administrator should report to

Rivers crisis: Drama as Reps members oppose Tinubu on who the sole administrator...

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Karu tanker explosion: "It was like a scene from hell" — Scary tales as 10 people die, 30 wounded

Karu tanker explosion: "It was like a scene from hell" — Scary tales as 10 people die, 30 wounded

FEMD confirms at least 10 dead in a tanker explosion at Karu Bridge on the Abuja–Keffi Expressway, Wednesday, March 19, leaving behind devastation and grief.

Rivers: Tinubu, NASS under fire as African group raises alarm over threat to Nigeria's democracy

Rivers: Tinubu, NASS under fire as African group raises alarm over threat to Nigeria's democracy

The African Coalition for Democracy (ACD) has condemned President Tinubu's emergency rule in Rivers, calling it a blatant violation of democratic principles.

Has IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu been released and repatriated back to Kenya? NJC breaks silence

Has IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu been released and repatriated back to Kenya? NJC breaks silence

The NJC has denied reports claiming IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has been released and repatriated to Kenya, calling the claims false and lacking any legal basis.

Breaking: Atiku, 10 other powerful politicians unite in fresh political move against Tinubu

Breaking: Atiku, 10 other powerful politicians unite in fresh political move against Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar and several members of the ruling All Progressives Congress have launched a coalition against President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.

Breaking: Senate holds emergency meeting over Tinubu's state of emergency directive in Rivers

Breaking: Senate holds emergency meeting over Tinubu's state of emergency directive in Rivers

The Senate is holding a closed-door session to discuss President Tinubu’s state emergency rule in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Fubara.

El-Rufai sends message to Tinubu over suspension of Fubara, state of emergency in Rivers

El-Rufai sends message to Tinubu over suspension of Fubara, state of emergency in Rivers

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai urged President Tinubu to rethink suspending Rivers Governor Fubara and declaring a state of emergency in the oil-rich state.

Rivers military administrator vows to carry out 2 actions amid battle between Wike, Fubara, others

Rivers military administrator vows to carry out 2 actions amid battle between Wike, Fubara, others

Rivers sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), vowed to restore law and order amid the political crisis involving Wike, suspended Governor Fubara.

AGF breaks silence, mentions how Fubara allegedly has hand in Niger pipeline explosion

AGF breaks silence, mentions how Fubara allegedly has hand in Niger pipeline explosion

AGF Lateef Fagbemi on March 19 alleged that Rivers Governor Fubara tele-guided militants to attack key infrastructure, causing a pipeline explosion in Niger.

"You've no power": PDP dares Tinubu, warns new military administrator against assuming office

"You've no power": PDP dares Tinubu, warns new military administrator against assuming office

The PDP condemns Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers, calling it unconstitutional and a bid to undermine democracy by suspending Governor Fubara.

Ezra Ukanwa