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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NLC vs Tinubu: FG discloses date new minimum wage dispute will be resolved

Nigeria

a year ago

Alleged dollar bribery: Kano court issues fresh order as Ganduje, Wife, 7 others snub trial

Politics

a year ago

After meeting Tinubu, NLC discloses actual amount FG “should pay” as new minimum wage

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Nigerian governors in meeting over Supreme Court judgement on LG Autonomy, “We’ll review”

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Chief Imam of Jos is reported dead, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Jubilation as Tinubu’s govt approves N110 billion for youth startups “enterprise clusters”

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Reps passes bill to create a new state, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

On Thursday, July 11, the bill seeking to create "Etiti State" from the five South-east states passed the second reading in the House of Representatives.

“A win for Nigeria”: Atiku reacts to Supreme Court verdict on LG autonomy, shares concerns

Politics

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar has hailed the Supreme Court ruling granting local government autonomy. He described it as a step in the right direction and shared his concerns.

BREAKING: Tinubu, Nigerian governors in meeting after Supreme Court judgement on LG Autonomy

Politics

a year ago

President Tinubu and some governors are in a closed door meeting after the Supreme Court on Thursday, prevented government from dissolving LGAs across the country.

BREAKING: Appeal court delivers judgement on suit seeking sack of Ododo as Kogi governor

Politics

a year ago

The Court of Appeal has upheld the election of Usman Ododo as the governor of Kogi state. The court dismissed the case filed by SDP and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka.

Fubara tensions pro-Wike lawmakers with submission of 2025 budget: “You have lost your seats”

Politics

a year ago

Rivers crisis worsened as Governor Siminalayi Fubara, says his administration has begun preparing the 2025 budget and pro-Wike lawmakers have lost their seats.

Senate moves to create new state from Kano, bill scales first reading, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The Senate on Wednesday received the bill for the creation of Tiga State from Kano. The bill, sponsored by Senator Kawu Suleiman had its first reading on July 10.

PDP suspends Wike’s ally Dan Orbih, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

PDP has suspended its national vice chairman (South South), Chief Dan Orbih, from participating in all meetings, activities and programmes of the party.

Kano Emirate tussle: Drama as angry residents chase Sanusi’s representative out of Rano

Nigeria

a year ago

Some aggrieved youths in Karaye LGA of Kano state chased away the representative of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II and damaged their vehicles.

Tinubu gets fresh request from NLC amid negotiation for new minimum wage

Nigeria

a year ago

Joe Ajaero's led NLC said the current national pension scheme is a death trap. He, however, urged President Tinubu's government to return to the old scheme.

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