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.

8258 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Blackout: Jubilation as electricity is restored in 4 northern states, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Rivers crisis: Fubara reacts to court judgement stopping FG allocation, “Least of my problems”

Politics

10 months ago

Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede: 7 things to know about acting Chief of Army Staff

Nigeria

10 months ago

Oyedepo to lose Living Faith Church airstrip licence as Reps give fresh order to Keyamo

Nigeria

10 months ago

“He betrayed Niger Delta”: Asari Dokubo discloses how Tinubu shortchanged the region

Nigeria

10 months ago

“I’m under pressure”: Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ husband, raises fresh alarm in trending interview

Politics

10 months ago

Bianca Ojukwu, 6 other ministerial nominees arrive Senate for screening

Politics

10 months ago

The Senate has suspended all the items in Wednesday’s Order Paper to begin the screening of Ministerial Nominees forwarded to it for confirmation by President Tinubu

Blackout in north: 19 governors take action as Tinubu gives fresh order to NSA Ribadu

Nigeria

10 months ago

In response to widespread blackouts in 17 northern states, 19 state governors have urged President Tinubu to diversify the energy supply and improve infrastructure.

19 northern governors reject Tinubu’s tax reform bill, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Governors of the 19 northern states met in Kaduna on Monday, alongside top traditional rulers from the region, to reject the Tax Reform Bill by President Tinubu.

Aso Rock visit: “What I told Tinubu,” Dangote opens up

Politics

10 months ago

After his meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa on Tuesday, Aliko Dangote said his refinery has the capacity to surpass the daily fuel needs of the country

Peter Obi reacts as Borno speaker demands new aircraft for Shettima: “What does he need it for?”

Politics

10 months ago

Peter Obi has criticized the call for a new aircraft for Vice President Kashim Shettima as insensitive considering current economic hardship and widespread poverty.

Rivers crisis: “If you remove Fubara, something will happen,” Asari Dokubo threatens Wike, Tinubu

Politics

10 months ago

Asari Dokubo, ex-Niger Delta militant leader, said President Tinubu is fuelling the Rivers crisis by supporting FCT minister Nyesom Wike against Governor Fubara

Alex Ikwechegh: Abia lawmaker bows to pressure, tenders heartfelt apology to Bolt driver

Politics

10 months ago

Alex Ikwechegh, the House of Reps member who was seen in a viral video physically assaulting a Bolt driver, has tendered a public apology for his actions.

Ondo guber: Youths take protest to INEC headquarters, make demand, video trends

Politics

10 months ago

Ondo youths gathered at the headquarters of INEC in Abuja, calling for the immediate redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola.

Wike vs Fubara: Rivers APC rejects lawsuit blocking LG allocations, “It’s a civilian coup”

Politics

10 months ago

The Rivers state APC, under reinstated chairman Emeka Beke, has opposed a lawsuit by Tony Okocha aimed at halting funding allocations to local government councils.

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