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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Rivers LG poll: PDP chieftain reacts as Fubara regains control amid rift with Wike

Politics

a year ago

Rivers LG election: PDP chieftain demands urgent action from Tinubu as Fubara, IGP disagree

Politics

a year ago

Minimum wage: Jubilation as Nigerian governor discloses when workers will receive N70k alert

Nigeria

a year ago

LG poll: “I’m the greatest loser,” Rivers Governor Fubara shares biggest regret, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Bobrisky: Falana reacts to VDM’s allegations in trending interview, “Infantile radicalism”

Nigeria

a year ago

2027: Oyo Gov Makinde taunts those lobbying to succeed him, “I'll have a say”

Politics

a year ago

Adamawa governor Fintiri orders workers to submit certificates or risk losing October salary

Nigeria

a year ago

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has directed over 7,000 workers in the state to submit original certificates to prevent job loss and delayed October salary.

Nigeria has 29%: Full list of 40 countries with highest US visa rejection rate emerges

a year ago

The US Department of State's latest report reveals Nigeria's 29% visa rejection rate. Full list of other countries with highest US visa rejection rate has emerged.

Emirate tussle: Drama as NSA Ribadu calls Bayero Emir of Kano at Abuja event

Politics

a year ago

NSA Nuhu Ribadu has acknowledged Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano during a meeting of the security issues that have occurred in Sahel region, held in Abuja.

Governor Fubara declares 2-day public holiday in Rivers, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays to enable residents participate in the LG elections.

Celebration as Nigerian governor gifts monarchs brand new SUVs, photo emerges

Politics

a year ago

Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has presented Toyota Land Cruisers to the state's First Class Emirs, in recognition of their crucial roles in promoting peace in the state

Gunmen kill 2 soldiers, others in fresh attack in Benue, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Suspected armed herders attacked Benue state and reportedly killed six people, including two soldiers. The chairman of Agatu LGA, Philip Ebenyakwu, confirmed.

Major shakeup in police as PSC moves 4 CPs to state commands

Nigeria

a year ago

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday, October 2, approved the postings of four Commissioners of Police to head State Commands in the country.

Military dismisses seaman detained for 6 years, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Seaman Abbas Haruna, a naval rating locked up in 2018 has been dismissed. Brig-Gen. Tukur Ismaila Gusau, Defence Spokesperson, confirmed in a statement.

Strike: Anxiety as ASUU threatens to ground universities, makes demand from Tinubu

Education

a year ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on fresh strike if their demands are not met by President Tinubu's led federal government.

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