Esther Odili
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Journalist. Politics/Current Affairs Editor @Legit.ng. E-mail: [email protected]
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legit.ng | Esther Odili
In a major shakeup, the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo Assembly, Mr. Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Mr. Oluwole Emmanuel Ogunmolasuyi, tendered their resignations They officially stepped down from their position in the House during Tuesday’s plenary session and hinged their decision on the political power-sharing arrangements within the state In a twist, the Speaker Olamide Oladiji appointed Mr. Ololade Gbegudu of Okitipupa Constituency 2 as the new deputy speaker, while Mr....
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legit.ng | Esther Odili
The former Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose has urged Abia state governor Alex Otti not to abandon the Labour Party Fayose spoke weeks after Governor Otti addressed the rumours of him dumping the Labour Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress Fayose of the PDP who visited Abia state lauded Otti for a job well done in two years and encouraged him to ignore the recent wave of defections plaguing the party Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political...
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legit.ng | Esther Odili
FCT minister Nyesom's open support for President Tinubu's re-election bid and campaign has sparked fresh controversy in the polity and within the PDP Wike, during a media chat on Monday in Abuja, openly stated that he will lead President Tinubu’s 2027 and also dared anyone from the PDP to expel him over anti-party activities The minister's endorsement of Tinubu also sparked mixed reactions from the opposition's camp as leaders from the PDP, NNPP, and CUPP accused Wike of anti-party activities...
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legit.ng | Esther Odili
2,717 Nigerian pilgrims missed the 2025 Hajj due to late registration and the closure of Saudi Arabia’s visa portal The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced this and noted that it extended visa issuance deadlines four times but was unable to secure a last-minute extension from Saudi authorities The commission further warned tour operators against unauthorized Tent A+ service providers and reaffirmed its commitment to pilgrims' welfare Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has...
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legit.ng | Esther Odili
Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani has hailed President Tinubu’s administration and called on northerners to support him in the 2027 general electionsHe slammed northern elites who failed in governance but are now criticising Tinubu for selfish reasonsShehu Sani also called for fairness in the polity by urging Nigerians to allow the South to complete its eight-year tenure in office Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
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The man raised the bar! A young Nigerian man's promise to top-performing UTME candidates has gotten many talking online. Reacting to the exciting offer, someone wrote: "Nice one, Egbon." https://t.co/dGFFLw4UcR
#AFCON2023 It was a clean sheet for Nigeria and a tough match for Cameroon as they couldn't get a shot on target throughout the match. Full details in comments. Photo credit: X/@NGSuperEagles https://t.co/iLLouklGFS
Confusion reigns! While some legislators confirmed receiving the palliatives, others denied it, creating a rift in the National Assembly. https://t.co/woju8q3aBT