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

2120 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"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 shut...

7 months ago

"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 Wik...

7 months ago

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...

7 months ago

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...

7 months 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, Wi...

7 months 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...

7 months ago

Video: Flood devastates towns, Aiyedatiwa orders immediate evacuation

Video: Flood devastates towns, Aiyedatiwa orders immediate evacuation

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.

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

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

Tension soared as Hoodlums have set ablaze Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) office situated in the Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.

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

Following widespread economic hardship in Nigeria, corps members have decried non-payment of the new N70k allowance, while the management of NYSC called for calm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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