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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. He previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers. 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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

2027: APC rubbishes El-Rufai's move to SDP as presidency dismisses threat to unseat Tinubu

2027: APC rubbishes El-Rufai's move to SDP as presidency dismisses threat to unseat Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

El-Rufai finally dumps APC for SDP, reasons, other details emerge

El-Rufai finally dumps APC for SDP, reasons, other details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Public affairs analyst mentions 2 reasons Senate was wrong to suspend Natasha for 6 months

Public affairs analyst mentions 2 reasons Senate was wrong to suspend Natasha for 6 months

Nigeria

a year ago

Political analyst explains how Peter Obi, Atiku can defeat Tinubu in 2027

Political analyst explains how Peter Obi, Atiku can defeat Tinubu in 2027

Politics

a year ago

Fubara, PDP break silence as Wike’s men threaten to impeach Rivers governor

Fubara, PDP break silence as Wike’s men threaten to impeach Rivers governor

Nigeria

a year ago

Senate spits fire after viral video of Natasha kissing her husband before entering the chambers

Senate spits fire after viral video of Natasha kissing her husband before entering the chambers

Nigeria

a year ago

APC reacts as pro-Wike lawmakers issue one condition after Gov Fubara requested to meet with them

APC reacts as pro-Wike lawmakers issue one condition after Gov Fubara requested to meet with them

Nigeria

a year ago

The Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly has urged Governor Fubara to formally invite them for a meeting instead of making the request through social media.

Breaking: Rivers APC issues 48-hour ultimatum for Governor Fubara to resign or face impeachment

Breaking: Rivers APC issues 48-hour ultimatum for Governor Fubara to resign or face impeachment

Politics

a year ago

APC in Rivers state has given Gov Fubara 48 hours to resign or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly over allegations of disrespecting President Tinubu.

"They're not well-informed": Senate President Akpabio blasts Nigerians amid rift with Natasha Akpoti

"They're not well-informed": Senate President Akpabio blasts Nigerians amid rift with Natasha Akpoti

Nigeria

a year ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed frustration with public commentary on Senate affairs, accusing critics of being uninformed about internal workings.

EFCC: How ex-Kogi gov allegedly paid children’s school fees in advance from N80.2bn fraud

EFCC: How ex-Kogi gov allegedly paid children’s school fees in advance from N80.2bn fraud

Nigeria

a year ago

The trial of ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello took a new turn as Nicholas Ojehomon testified about Bello paying his children's school fees with alleged N80.2bn fraud funds.

UK announces new mandatory condition for travellers, commencement date, other details emerge

UK announces new mandatory condition for travellers, commencement date, other details emerge

Europe

a year ago

European nationals visiting the UK can now apply for a digital travel permit (ETA) as part of the country's efforts to fully digitise its border control system.

Natasha takes one action after Senate suspended her for 6 months as Atiku, NBA, others spit fire

Natasha takes one action after Senate suspended her for 6 months as Atiku, NBA, others spit fire

Politics

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has vowed to challenge in court her six-month Senate suspension over alleged breaches of legislative rules.

Atiku, Obi, PDP back Natasha as Senate stands firm on Kogi senator's 6-month suspension

Atiku, Obi, PDP back Natasha as Senate stands firm on Kogi senator's 6-month suspension

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar criticizes the Senate's six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it a setback for women's progress in Nigeria.

Sexual harassment: Goodluck Jonathan's ex-aide dares Natasha on action to take to prove her case

Sexual harassment: Goodluck Jonathan's ex-aide dares Natasha on action to take to prove her case

Nigeria

a year ago

Reno Omokri has dared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to take a lie detector test to prove the truth of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Akpabio.

King Of Morocco, Okonjo-Iweala, Standard Bank Group, Others Set For Top African Awards In Marrakesh

King Of Morocco, Okonjo-Iweala, Standard Bank Group, Others Set For Top African Awards In Marrakesh

Nigeria

a year ago

Africa's biggest celebration of excellence is here again, as the 3rd Edition of the African Heritage Concert & Awards 2025 (AfriHeritage-25) is set to honour African icons who have distinguished themselves in contributing to shaping Africa’s future positively.

Ezra Ukanwa