Esther Odili

Education: HND Mass Communication from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2017), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: The New Telegraph (2014), Galaxy Television (2016-2017), Politics editor (Legit.ng, 2021 till date)

Awards: Best student in print journalism (2018)

Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.

8269 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Drama as Enugu LG chairman appoints special assistants on yam, pepper, garden egg

Nigeria

a year ago

FULL LIST: 5 foreigners with Nigeria’s highest national honours

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks military camp, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu takes fresh action on hunger, poverty at G20 summit, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

“I was 100% with Atiku”: Drama as Daniel Bwala clarifies past criticism against Tinubu, video trends

Politics

a year ago

EFCC chairman Olukayode sacks top officials, gives reason: “Out of 12, you must have Judas”

Politics

a year ago

Ekiti governor approves N70,000 new minimum wage for workers

Nigeria

a year ago

Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti on Tuesday, said workers in the state service would be paid N70,000 new minimum wage. His aide, Tanimola Kolade, confirmed.

Prominent Nigerian pastor urges Tinubu to switch from campaign to governance: “God is watching you”

Politics

a year ago

Cardinal John Onaiyekan has urged President Tinubu to serve all Nigerians. The man of God, in an interview, said now is the time for governance not campaign

Disclaimer: Bishop Abioye tells Nigerians to disregard message requesting for money on his behalf

Nigeria

a year ago

Bishop David Abioye, former senior pastor of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has urged Nigerians to ignore fraudulent messages soliciting funds in his name.

Photos of Stella Obasanjo, Maryam Babangida with foreign VIPs resurface, trend

Politics

a year ago

Nigerians compared the fashion and legacies of former First Ladies Stella Obasanjo and Maryam Babangida. Many users on X, defended their favourites.

Minimum wage: Tinubu's FG to spend N6.5tn for payment, MTEF report gives breakdown

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government, led by President Tinubu, has budgeted N6.5tn for the payment of the new minimum wage and other personal expenditures in 2025.

Reps disclose next action on Tinubu's tax reform bills amid controversy

Politics

a year ago

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen said that the House of Representatives is yet to take revealed its stance on the tax reform bills but noted the contents will be reviewed.

Shettima ignores Sanusi as he mentions Obasanjo, Atiku, other guests at Kwankwaso’s daughter’s wedding

Politics

a year ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima’s reference to Muhammadu Sanusi II palace in Kano has stirred a fresh controversy. Reactions from Nigerians have emerged.

FULL LIST: APC won 4 out of 5 guber elections conducted under Tinubu’s govt

Politics

a year ago

Following Tinubu's emergence as 16th president of Nigeria, APC has won four out of five gubernatorial elections. Legit.ng highlights the full list of the states.

Ondo post-election: “How Peter Obi, NLC contributed to my defeat,” LP candidate speaks

Politics

a year ago

The Labour Party (LP) candidate, Ayodele Olorunfemi Festus, has blamed Peter Obi and the NLC for his electoral defeat in the Ondo state governorship election.

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