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.

8273 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Video: Dino Melaye breaks silence on suspension, reveals alleged source of PDP crisis

Politics

a year ago

“We’II protect votes with our blood,” PDP chairman vows ahead of Edo poll

Politics

a year ago

Flooding: “Jailed terrorists might have escaped,” Nigerian governor raises alarm in trending interview

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu reacts as military kills notorious bandit kingpin in North-West: “We’re up to the task”

Nigeria

a year ago

Edo guber: Trouble for PDP, Obaseki as popular senator dumps party, rejoins APC

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: VP Shettima arrives in Edo for APC gov'ship campaign finale, video emerges

Politics

a year ago

UNIBEN students trapped as building collapses amid heavy rainfall, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

A heavy rainfall on Saturday morning has led to the collapse of a 3-storey building in Edo state. Many students of the University of Benin are currently trapped.

US election: “Why I won’t debate Kamala Harris again,” Donald Trump gives reason

a year ago

Ahead of the US election, Republican candidate Donald Trump has ditched a debate rematch with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, noting he won Tuesday night’s debate.

Fuel hike: Dino Melaye flaunts new bike amid suspension, video trends, “Baba no even send PDP”

Politics

a year ago

Former Kogi Senator Dino Melaye has lamented fuel price hike and scarcity. He purchased a new motorbike and noted Tinubu's economy influenced his decision.

EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Drama as activist apologises to ex-Kogi governor, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Activist Daniel Atayi has publicly apologised to Yahaya Bello over criticism amid his case with the EFCC. He noted that the fight against corruption is selective.

Minimum wage: Jubilation as Nigerian governor agrees to pay civil servants N70k

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Usman Ododo has approved the new minimum wage of N70,000 for Kogi workers. He has also commenced moves to set up implementation committee.

Edo guber: PDP demands immediate redeployment of pro-Wike REC, CP, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Edo PDP chairman Tony Aziegbemi has called for the redeployment of the state's INEC REC and CP, due to their connections to the FCT minister Nyesom Wike.

Famous Lagos socialite wanted by NDLEA behind 4 cocaine shipments to Saudi Arabia, Qatar arrested

Nigeria

a year ago

Operatives of the NDLEA on Friday, said it has arrested a wanted drug baron, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu behind shipments of cocaine to Middle East countries.

Subsidy: Ex-presidential candidate warns Nigerians, predicts “Fuel prices will keep rising”

Nigeria

a year ago

SDP's presidential candidate in 2023 poll Adewole Adebayo has warned Nigerians to prepare for the worst because fuel prices will keep rising. He shared his reason.

Terrorism: US General shares reason for withdrawal of soldiers from Niger Republic

Nigeria

a year ago

General Michael Langley, Commander of the US Command Marine Corps, announced that the US is in talks with Nigeria and other African leaders to counter terrorism.

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