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

2827 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Edo election 2024: "Irresponsible": APC blasts Gov Fintiri over alleged announcement of results

Edo election 2024: "Irresponsible": APC blasts Gov Fintiri over alleged announcement of results

Politics

11 months ago

Edo election update: PDP, APC bicker over results of 2 major LGAs, details emerge

Edo election update: PDP, APC bicker over results of 2 major LGAs, details emerge

Politics

11 months ago

Edo state governorship election 2024: Polling units results live updates

Edo state governorship election 2024: Polling units results live updates

Politics

11 months ago

Edo election results: PDP agent cries out as APC wins Egor LGA

Edo election results: PDP agent cries out as APC wins Egor LGA

Politics

11 months ago

Edo election update: INEC HQ under tight security as PDP, APC go toe to toe

Edo election update: INEC HQ under tight security as PDP, APC go toe to toe

Politics

11 months ago

Edo election 2024: APC deputy governorship candidate fumes as Obaseki finally leaves INEC office

Edo election 2024: APC deputy governorship candidate fumes as Obaseki finally leaves INEC office

Politics

11 months ago

Edo election update: Drama as PDP campaign council DG leads protest to INEC, details emerge

Edo election update: Drama as PDP campaign council DG leads protest to INEC, details emerge

Politics

11 months ago

The DG of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, led a protest at the INEC headquarters in Benin City, amid the 2024 Edo State Governorship election

"Worthy ambassadors": NYSC hails corps members engaged in Edo 2024 guber election, Photo trends

"Worthy ambassadors": NYSC hails corps members engaged in Edo 2024 guber election, Photo trends

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has praised Corps Members who served as adhoc staff during the 2024 Edo State Gubernatorial election.

Edo election 2024: PDP fumes, demands urgent arrest of INEC presiding officer, gives reasons

Edo election 2024: PDP fumes, demands urgent arrest of INEC presiding officer, gives reasons

Politics

11 months ago

As the 2024 Edo Governorship election unfolds, the PDP calls for the arrest of INEC Presiding Officer Obozuwa Josephine for alleged electoral fraud.

Minimum wage: Osun government breaks silence on implementation of 70k for public servants

Minimum wage: Osun government breaks silence on implementation of 70k for public servants

Nigeria

11 months ago

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced that his administration is working on the modalities for implementing the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage.

Edo governorship election: Oshiomhole breaks silence on why police arrested PDP members

Edo governorship election: Oshiomhole breaks silence on why police arrested PDP members

Politics

11 months ago

Adams Oshiomhole has said the arrest of members of opposition parties in Edo State in the ongoing governorship election, was to ensure a democratic process.

"Large turnout": Frank Mbah reacts as PDP, APC, LP battle 2024 Edo guber election

"Large turnout": Frank Mbah reacts as PDP, APC, LP battle 2024 Edo guber election

Politics

11 months ago

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Frank Mba has reported a large voter turnout in the Edo State governorship election, even as he pledged increased security

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, video, other details emerge

Politics

11 months ago

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has successfully cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election, also making demands in proper collation of votes.

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 breakdown

Politics

11 months ago

Voters at Ward 7, Unit 39 in Ugbekun, Edo state were left frustrated as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BIVAS) machine malfunctioned early on election day.

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 participation, video emerges

Politics

11 months ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing Edo State governorship election.

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