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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“How PhD student could not write his name properly,” National teachers DG speaks

Education

a year ago

JUST IN: 13 feared dead as mining site collapses in Plateau, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

APC or PDP: Obasanjo finally speaks about membership of top political party in Nigeria

Politics

a year ago

US President Biden, Donald Trump to meet at White House, reason emerges

a year ago

WTO announces Okonjo-Iweala as sole candidate for director-general role

Nigeria

a year ago

Hardship: Remi Tinubu breaks silence on organising national prayer, “An act that must be done willingly”

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu travels out of Nigeria, destination, agenda disclosed

Politics

a year ago

President Tinubu will attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to address the Israel-Palestinian conflict and advocate for a peaceful resolution

“Don’t set Ondo on fire”: Ganduje warned as tension escalates over governorship election

Politics

a year ago

Members of the APC in Ondo state have warned Abdullahi Ganduje against setting the state on fire, noting that they won't support Governor Aiyedatiwa in the election.

“My life is in danger,” PDP counsellorship candidate raises fresh alarm, makes bold claim

Politics

a year ago

Hon. Igwe Akwu, PDP candidate for Okamu Ward in Abia state, has raised alarm over threat to his life and claimed his mandate was stolen in the November LG poll.

Tinubu announces reappointment of top govt official, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu has re-appointed Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha as the DG of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency for final five-year term.

US election 2024: 7 things Donald Trump says he will do as president

a year ago

As he prepares to return to the White House, Donald Trump has outlined some bold promises, which included mass deportation and an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Hardship: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria declares 40-day prayer, fasting

Nigeria

a year ago

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has declared a 40-day period of prayer and fasting to seek divine intervention against economic hardship affecting the country.

“What I’ll do if EFCC calls me,” Edo Gov Obaseki discloses days to handover

Politics

a year ago

Outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki has pledged his full cooperation with the EFCC, stating he has nothing to hide regarding his eight years of leadership in Edo state.

Like Donald Trump, Nigerians react as Oye Owolewa secures re-election into US Congress

a year ago

Oye Owolewa, a Nigerian-American and member of the Democratic Party, has been re-elected as the shadow representative for Washington, DC. He thanked his supporters.

FG announces free Cesarean sections for all Nigerian women

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu's minister announced that Cesarean sections would be free for all Nigerian women. This is part of his government's efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates.

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