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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

4794 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Hajj 2025: Tinubu's government scraps subsidy, fare expected to hit N10 million

Hajj 2025: Tinubu's government scraps subsidy, fare expected to hit N10 million

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Bode George sends key message to Wike as Rivers crisis deepens

JUST IN: Bode George sends key message to Wike as Rivers crisis deepens

Politics

a year ago

Centre condemns Fubara's 'electoral heist' in Rivers as 'travesty of democracy

Centre condemns Fubara's 'electoral heist' in Rivers as 'travesty of democracy

Nigeria

a year ago

Did Akwa Ibom governor appoint his daughter as first lady of the State? Gov Eno clarifies

Did Akwa Ibom governor appoint his daughter as first lady of the State? Gov Eno clarifies

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Lagos assembly suspends Alimosho council chairman, gives reason

BREAKING: Lagos assembly suspends Alimosho council chairman, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Akpabio fumes as PDP clears 30 councils in Akwa Ibom LG polls

Akpabio fumes as PDP clears 30 councils in Akwa Ibom LG polls

Politics

a year ago

"I campaigned for Tinubu": Culture minister, Musawa allays fears over looming cabinet reshuffle

"I campaigned for Tinubu": Culture minister, Musawa allays fears over looming cabinet reshuffle

Nigeria

a year ago

Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed confidence in her role despite rumors of an upcoming cabinet reshuffle.

Rivers: IGP orders withdrawal of policemen from LG secretariat after 3-month siege, gives reasons

Rivers: IGP orders withdrawal of policemen from LG secretariat after 3-month siege, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has directed the prompt withdrawal of police officers from all 23 local government areas (LGAs) in Rivers state.

"If you can't fulfil this promise": Tinubu's government told to immediately shutdown NYSC scheme

"If you can't fulfil this promise": Tinubu's government told to immediately shutdown NYSC scheme

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid rising inflation, the Nigerian Youth Parliament has urged the Tinubu administration to address the hardships faced by corps members stationed in remote states.

"Let Rivers State be": Youth parliament sends strong message to FCT Minister Wike

"Let Rivers State be": Youth parliament sends strong message to FCT Minister Wike

Nigeria

a year ago

The Youth Parliament has urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to refrain from getting involved in the state's affairs.

Game over for FCT Minister? PDP insider speaks on Wike's political future after Rivers LG elections

Game over for FCT Minister? PDP insider speaks on Wike's political future after Rivers LG elections

Politics

a year ago

Dr. Gbe Benjamin Orduen has said ex-Governor Wike’s political influence in Rivers State is fading after the recent Local Government election result.

After losing in Rivers LG election, PDP's top chieftain discloses Wike's alleged next move

After losing in Rivers LG election, PDP's top chieftain discloses Wike's alleged next move

Politics

a year ago

After losing in the Rivers Local Government election, a top chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party has revealed that Wike's next agenda is to destroy the party.

After Rivers defeat, Yoruba council calls for immediate sack of FCT Minister, Wike, gives reasons

After Rivers defeat, Yoruba council calls for immediate sack of FCT Minister, Wike, gives reasons

Politics

a year ago

After he suffered defeat in the recently concluded LG election in Rivers state, Yoruba Council Worldwide has called on Tinubu to immediately sack Nyesom Wike.

Massive Jubilation as Governor Makinde announces payment of N70,000 minimum wage to workers

Massive Jubilation as Governor Makinde announces payment of N70,000 minimum wage to workers

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers during the World Teachers' Day event held earlier today in Ibadan.

Video: Flood devastates towns, Aiyedatiwa orders immediate evacuation

Video: Flood devastates towns, Aiyedatiwa orders immediate evacuation

Nigeria

a year ago

A major flood hit Ondo Town, Ondo State, on Saturday, causing the destruction of properties valued at millions of naira and displacing a large number of residents.

Ezra Ukanwa