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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NLC reacts as FG announces date to begin N70k minimum wage payment: “It's not acceptable”

Nigeria

11 months ago

Ighodalo vs Okpebholo: PDP chieftain predicts winner of Edo governorship election, “75% victory”

Politics

11 months ago

Maulud Nabiy: Jubilation as Nigerian governor declares public holiday, date disclosed

Politics

11 months ago

“Why romance is important in marriage”: Pastor Adeboye counsels couples

Nigeria

11 months ago

BREAKING: Trouble for Fubara as court rejects suit seeking to replace pro-Wike lawmakers

Politics

11 months ago

Minimum wage: “Tinubu betrayed us with new fuel price hike,” NLC President Ajaero alleges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Edo governorship election: Full list of governors from 1999 to date

Politics

11 months ago

A few hours to the Saturday governorship election in Edo state, Legit.ng compiled a list of past governors of the state which included Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole.

Alleged N80.2bn fraud: “How Yahaya Bello escaped EFCC arrest,” Operatives spill

Politics

11 months ago

Operatives of the EFCC on Friday explained how the embattled former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, evaded arrest at the State Governor's Lodge on Wednesday.

2024 SSCE results: NECO summons 40 schools over mass cheating, 17 states implicated

Education

11 months ago

NECO registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said 40 schools were involved in mass cheating during the 2024 SSCE and will face disciplinary actions.

Hardship: Tinubu's govt to hold low-key 64th Independence anniversary, reason emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

The federal government led by President Tinubu has said the October 1st, 2024 Independence Day anniversary celebration will be a low-key affair due to hardship.

Edo guber: Fresh twist as El-Rufai’s son endorses PDP candidate Ighodalo

Politics

11 months ago

Bashir El-Rufai, son of ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly declared his support for the PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo, ahead of Edo election.

Edo guber: Group slams police for failing to arrest APC chieftain despite IGP’s order, accuses Force of bias

Politics

11 months ago

The Edo Democracy Movement has accused the police of bias for failing to arrest the state's APC chieftain Blessing Agbomhere who threatened Governor Obaseki

Edo guber: Jonathan sends strong message to INEC, police, warns against manipulation

Politics

11 months ago

Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has charged INEC and the police to create a level-playing ground and ensure a free, fair, credible and peaceful election in Edo state.

Tears as prominent Nigerian governor loses top aide, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Governor Dikko Radda has been thrown into mourning as his aide, the special adviser on youth, Aminu Lawal Custom, has passed away. he died on Thursday, September 19.

Tinubu’s minister Matawalle breaks silence on “sponsoring bandits” in Zamfara

Nigeria

11 months ago

Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has described the allegation of him sponsoring banditry made by Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, as baseless.

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