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.

8280 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Hardship: Presidency accused of plotting Peter Obi's arrest over planned nationwide protest

Politics

a year ago

Heavy blow as hundreds of PDP members defect to APC in Osun, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

Retirement, pension: Tinubu gets fresh request from NLC on payment, “Give us 50%”

Nigeria

a year ago

“There’s no such thing”: JAMB clarifies uniform cut-off marks for tertiary institution admissions

Education

a year ago

“You won’t be considered”: JAMB warns candidates, gives tips on identifying illegal admission

Education

a year ago

UNILORIN wins N500 million JAMB merit award as best institution in Nigeria

Education

a year ago

“Why Nigerians who didn’t protest under Buhari shouldn’t protest under Tinubu”

Politics

a year ago

Public affairs commentator, High Chief Ray Murphy, has urged Nigerian youths not to embark on the planned nationwide protest against Bola Tinubu's government.

“Plans are in place”: Governor Alia takes decision on payment of N70,000 minimum wage

Politics

a year ago

On Friday, Benue governor, Hyacinth Alia, said that his administration is ready to pay the federal government-approved N70,000 minimum wage to state workers.

Anxiety as court refuses to quash suspended DCP Abba Kyari's drug trafficking case

Nigeria

a year ago

Appeal court has dismissed a request to quash the cocaine charges against suspended police chief, DCP Abba Kyari and his co-defendants, for lacking merit.

Minimum wage: Makinde speaks on “possible challenges” of paying Tinubu’s new figure

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Seyi Makinde has said it will not be challenging for him to pay Oyo workers the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage. He stated this on Friday, July 19.

Kano Emirate tussle: Jubilation as reinstated Emir of Gaya receives appointment letter

Politics

a year ago

The newly reinstated Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Abdulkadir has received an appointment letter. He is the only one among the deposed emirs reinstated by Kano Governor Yusuf.

2024 JAMB: 10 most sought-after Universities in Nigeria

Education

a year ago

The University of Ilorin, followed by the Lagos State University clinched top position as JAMB releases list of top 10 most sought after universities by applications

“Senate becoming a puppet in Tinubu’s hands”: Atiku reacts to Ndume’s removal

Politics

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar has described Senate as reckless, for removing Senator Ali Ndume as Chief Whip over alleged party disloyalty and critical comments against Tinubu.

Tinubu announces new minimum wage figure after meeting NLC, TUC leaders

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pegged the new minimum wage figure at N70,000. This came after his meeting with the organised labour at the Villa on Thursday.

“We can’t pay N70,000 minimum wage”: Organised Private Sector tells Tinubu, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has said that the N70,000 new national minimum wage is not sustainable and cannot fly. they urged Tinubu to come to their rescue.

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