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

1945 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

Breaking: Atiku, 10 other powerful politicians unite in fresh political move aga...

14 days ago

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 direct...

14 days ago

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 i...

14 days ago

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 Wi...

14 days ago

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 exp...

15 days ago

"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 as...

15 days ago

"This is reckless": Peter Obi breaks silence as Tinubu suspends Fubara, declares state of emergency

"This is reckless": Peter Obi breaks silence as Tinubu suspends Fubara, declares state of emergency

Peter Obi has strongly criticized President Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers Governor Fubara and the state of emergency, calling it unconstitutional and reckless.

Just in: Chaos in House of Reps as female lawmakers clash in heated exchange, reason, video emerge

Just in: Chaos in House of Reps as female lawmakers clash in heated exchange, reason, video emerge

House of Reps erupts in chaos as female legislators engage in a heated verbal showdown over the Rivers crisis, prompting intervention from fellow lawmakers.

Former senator calls Tinubu's state of emergency order 'reckless' as Rivers boils in crisis

Former senator calls Tinubu's state of emergency order 'reckless' as Rivers boils in crisis

In a statement on Tuesday, March 18, ex-Senator Babafemi Ojudu slammed Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers, calling it “reckless and unnecessary.”

Nigerians react as Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State

Nigerians react as Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Fubara, his deputy, and all House of Assembly members for six months.

Why we organized Sweet Mother Challenge ~ 247quizshowlimited

Why we organized Sweet Mother Challenge ~ 247quizshowlimited

The Sweet Mother Challenge, organized by 247quizshowlimited, is an exciting opportunity for individuals to express their love and appreciation for their mothers while standing a chance to win a cash prize of N10,000.

Breaking: Governor Fubara missing as military deploys trucks to Rivers Govt House

Breaking: Governor Fubara missing as military deploys trucks to Rivers Govt House

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara's whereabouts were unknown Tuesday night, March 18, after the military deployed trucks to the Government House in Port Harcourt.

NBA sends message to Fubara amid political battle in Rivers wih Wike, lawmakers

NBA sends message to Fubara amid political battle in Rivers wih Wike, lawmakers

NBA Ibadan Chairman Ibrahim Lawal urges Rivers Governor Fubara to rethink his leadership approach as the state faces an escalating political crisis.

2027: Varsity Don advocates transparency, accountability checkers for credible elections

2027: Varsity Don advocates transparency, accountability checkers for credible elections

As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections, Dr. Iroro S. Izu of Nile University urges transparency checkers to assess the credibility of key electoral stakeholders.

Breaking: House of Reps finally passes Tinubu's tax reform bill, details emerge

Breaking: House of Reps finally passes Tinubu's tax reform bill, details emerge

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 18, passed for third reading, the four tax reforms bills sent to the National Assembly in October 2024.

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