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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

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Video: Flood devastates towns, Aiyedatiwa orders immediate evacuation

Video: Flood devastates towns, Aiyedatiwa orders immediate evacuation

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Chaos as hoodlums set Akwa Ibom electoral commission office ablaze

BREAKING: Chaos as hoodlums set Akwa Ibom electoral commission office ablaze

Nigeria

2 years ago

N70,000 allowance: Corps members slam Tinubu's government over September payment, NYSC reacts

N70,000 allowance: Corps members slam Tinubu's government over September payment, NYSC reacts

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Rivers LG election turns chaotic as unidentified individuals fire gunshots, details emerge

BREAKING: Rivers LG election turns chaotic as unidentified individuals fire gunshots, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Amid the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State, chaos broke out in Port Harcourt, with reports of sporadic gunfire and multiple explosions.

Geken Network to launch mobile apps for safe, seamless digital asset trading experience

Geken Network to launch mobile apps for safe, seamless digital asset trading experience

Nigeria

2 years ago

Geken Network, a leading digital asset platform, is set to launch its mobile apps which will be an easy and safe platform for users to deposit, buy, and swap cryptocurrencies and digital currencies.

"Starting from April": FG announces major change in processing, obtaining passports, details emerge

"Starting from April": FG announces major change in processing, obtaining passports, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has introduced a contactless biometric capture system, designed to simplify and improve the experience for all Nigerians

10th National Assembly: List of top 10 senators with most bills sponsored in 1 year

10th National Assembly: List of top 10 senators with most bills sponsored in 1 year

Nigeria

2 years ago

The 10th National Assembly has been active, with top senators such as Tahi Monguno, Barau Jibrin, among others sponsoring key bills to shape Nigeria's future.

BREAKING: Ex APC chairman speaks on how elections were rigged during Amaechi's administration in Rivers

BREAKING: Ex APC chairman speaks on how elections were rigged during Amaechi's administration in Rivers

Politics

2 years ago

Former Rivers APC Chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, has admitted to rigging local council elections under ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi's administration.

Akwa Ibom governor, Eno finally breaks silence over tragic death of wife

Akwa Ibom governor, Eno finally breaks silence over tragic death of wife

Nigeria

2 years ago

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has spoken publicly for the first time, nine days after the unexpected death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo-Eno.

BREAKING: "You'll be held responsible": Fubara sends warning to IGP over police interference in Rivers LG poll

BREAKING: "You'll be held responsible": Fubara sends warning to IGP over police interference in Rivers LG poll

Politics

2 years ago

Rivers State Governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has warned Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to avoid actions that could cause instability in the state.

Kano LG poll: Heavy blow for APC as over 900 members decamp to NNPP, details emerge

Kano LG poll: Heavy blow for APC as over 900 members decamp to NNPP, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Kano state has witnessed a major political drama as over 960 APC members in have defected to the NNPP ahead of the October 26 local government elections.

BREAKING: Police vow to steer clear of Rivers LG election, give reasons

BREAKING: Police vow to steer clear of Rivers LG election, give reasons

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigerian Police has said that, in light of the court ruling delivered on September 30th, it will not participate in the Rivers State Local Government election

Ezra Ukanwa