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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2027: PDP chieftain reacts as Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu, “It won’t deliver Southeast votes to APC”

Politics

a year ago

Cabinet reshuffle: Adelabu reacts as Tinubu sacks 5 ministers, makes 7 fresh nominations

Politics

a year ago

Nigerians question govt's explanation on crashed helicopter carrying NNPCL staff: “We Need Clarity”

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku reacts as video shows Nigerians scooping fuel from fallen tanker: “Too many tragedies”

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Kwara lawmaker Ahman-Pategi reported dead, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Nigerians react as Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu: “She is a core Biafra”

Politics

a year ago

Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of ‘junior’ ministers Tinubu elevated to substantive ministers

Politics

a year ago

President Tinubu on Wednesday reshuffled his cabinet. He elevated Morufu Alausa and two other ‘junior’ ministers to substantive ministers. The full list has emerged.

Bianca Ojukwu: 7 things to know about Minister-designate of State for Foreign Affairs

Politics

a year ago

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the widow of ex-Biafran president Ojukwu. has been appointed as the minister of state for foreign affairs. Legit.ng compiles her full profile

Betta Edu's replacement announced as Tinubu rejigs cabinet, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

President Tinubu on Wednesday appointed Nentawe Yilwatda as the new minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Yilwatda replaces Dr. Betta Edu.

Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of ministers who retained their positions and their portfolios

Politics

a year ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike and three others retained their positions as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, October 23, carried out a major cabinet reshuffle.

Tinubu sends message to sacked, newly appointed ministers

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed gratitude to outgoing Federal Executive Council members. He wished them the best in their future endeavoours.

Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as minister, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

President Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Presidency confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

Yoruba Nation: “Why I’m better as a Nigerian than in Oodua Republic,” Obasanjo explains

Politics

a year ago

Amid the move to champion Yoruba Nation, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for unity in Nigeria, stating that disunity has hindered the nation’s progress.

PDP crisis: New twist as Bauchi governor's faction seeks fresh court order, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The PDP faction led by Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has filed a suit in Zamfara High Court seeking an ex parte order to hold a National Executive Council meeting.

Ex-Reps member Farouk Lawan reacts as he leaves Kuje prison: “It’s a new chapter”

Politics

a year ago

Farouk Lawan, ex-member of the House of Representatives, has expressed relief and gratitude as he regained his freedom after serving 5-year jail term in Kuje prison.

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