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Esther Odili

Lagos

Editor at Legit.ng

Journalist. Politics/Current Affairs Editor @Legit.ng. E-mail: [email protected]

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  • 6 days ago | legit.ng | Esther Odili

    16-year-old Olamide Aderibigbe, a student of Starville International School, Jabi, Abuja, scored an outstanding 98 in Mathematics and 336 overall in the 2025 UTMEJAMB registrar Prof.

  • 6 days ago | legit.ng | Esther Odili

    FCT minister Nyesom Wike has showered praises on President Tinubu, stressing the importance of good leadership in delivering impactful changes, citing the president’s success in transforming Abuja since May 2023 Wike noted that Tinubu has changed the narrative since he took over office and only the blind would accuse the president of non-performance Wike announced the inauguration of several key projects, including the International Conference Centre ahead of Tinubu's second anniversary in...

  • 6 days ago | legit.ng | Esther Odili

    Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, recently acquitted of rape and trafficking charges, has been rearrested in South Africa over immigration issues The arrest was executed at 5 a.m. in East London by the Department of Home Affairs and South African Police Pastor Omotoso is expected to appear in court on May 12, 2025, where immigration-related charges will be clarified Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements In a dramatic...

  • 6 days ago | legit.ng | Esther Odili

    In what could be described as a move against immigrants, Kemi Badenoch has introduced a new deportation bill in the UK that seeks to drastically tighten immigration The bill includes deportation of foreign criminals, tougher visa rules, and disapplication of the Human Rights Act in immigration matters Badenoch, as seen in a TikTok video, urged the Labour Party to support the legislation, criticizing the opposition for blocking past immigration reforms Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over...

  • 6 days ago | legit.ng | Esther Odili

    A mild drama occurred recently as hundreds of loyalists of Senator Kawu Sumaila rejected his defection to APC and reaffirmed their support for NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya movement The group, led by Muntari Ibrahim Faruruwa, visited Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s residence to declare their loyalty and asked for reintegration The returnees emphasized that their political allegiance is based on ideology and principles, not loyalty to individuals Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of...

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Esther Odili
Esther Odili @OdiliXter
1 May 24

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

Esther Odili
Esther Odili @OdiliXter
27 Jan 24

#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

Esther Odili
Esther Odili @OdiliXter
8 Jan 24

Confusion reigns! While some legislators confirmed receiving the palliatives, others denied it, creating a rift in the National Assembly. https://t.co/woju8q3aBT