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

2717 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Taraba gov’t breaks silence on whereabouts of deputy governor as he goes missing for over 4 months

Taraba gov’t breaks silence on whereabouts of deputy governor as he goes missing for over 4 months

Nigeria

5 months ago

BREAKING: Deadly meningitis outbreak kills over 20 people, location, other details emerge

BREAKING: Deadly meningitis outbreak kills over 20 people, location, other details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Supreme Court takes decision over appeal against Aiyedatiwa’s candidacy

Breaking: Supreme Court takes decision over appeal against Aiyedatiwa’s candidacy

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new NABTEB registrar, UBEC board chair

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new NABTEB registrar, UBEC board chair

Nigeria

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

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

Politics

5 months 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

5 months ago

Public affairs analyst Hamma Hayatu has criticized the Senate’s six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it unfair and lacking due process.

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

5 months ago

Political analyst Hamma Hayatu told Legit.ng on Feb 27 the only viable strategy to defeat Tinubu in 2027, emphasizing ethnic politics and opposition unity.

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

5 months ago

The PDP and Rivers State Government firmly oppose a faction of the APC's demand for Governor Fubara to resign or face impeachment, dismissing it as baseless.

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

5 months ago

Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu strongly disapproved after a viral video showed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan kissing her husband, before entering the chambers.

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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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.

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