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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Breaking: Assistant military commander killed in Plateau, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Grief as body of ex-Senate President Wayas arrives in Nigeria after 33 months, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

6 things to know as popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi clocks 100

Nigeria

a year ago

Reps ask Tinubu to suspend implementation of Samoa Agreement amid LGBT allegations

Nigeria

a year ago

“He’s destabilising Kano state”: NNPP chair shares why Emir Bayero is enjoying Tinubu’s support

Politics

a year ago

69 Boko Haram terrorists, family members surrender, photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Tinubu creates Livestock Ministry, inaugurates committee

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu announced the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development on Tuesday and inaugurated the committee to address the farmers-herders crisis.

National Assembly told to consult tripartite committee on minimum wage: “Workers are not beggars”

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid the demand for a new minimum wage, labour has urged the leadership of the National Assembly to work with the federal government to end slave wage.

Breaking: Missing hyena from Plateau wildlife park found alive, management takes action

Nigeria

a year ago

The Management of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation (PSTC) announced on Tuesday that the missing hyena has been located and safely returned to its cage.

Cost of living: Liberian president slashes salary by 40%, reason emerges

Africa

a year ago

Amid rising cost of living, Liberian President Joseph Boakai has announced a 40% reduction in his annual salary, lowering it from $13,400 to $8,000 per year.

EFCC blocks Emefiele’s request for medical treatment abroad: “He’ll be tempted to jump bail”

Nigeria

a year ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed an application to oppose the request by the ex-CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, for an overseas medical trip.

Emirate: APC reacts as NNPP accuses Tinubu of protecting Kano Emir Bayero, “You’ll suffer dire consequences”

Politics

a year ago

Kano APC has insisted that the party will deliver to President Bola Tinubu in 2027 and the NNPP will be defeated due to its bias toward the Kano Emirate crisis.

Tears as 20-year-old Airforce cadet who died in popular Abia hotel pool is laid to rest

Nigeria

a year ago

Emmanuel Onyeomereneche, a 20-year-old Cadet Officer, who tragically passed away at a hotel in Abia state, has been buried. Mourners demanded justice.

BREAKING: Court bars Rivers CJ, clerk from recognising Amaewhule-led assembly, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

A fresh court order restraining Rivers Chief Judge and the Clerk of Rivers Assembly from relating with the 25 lawmakers led by Martins Amaewhule has emerged.

N423bn alleged theft: Court delays judgement in El-Rufai vs Kaduna Assembly’s case

Politics

a year ago

Kaduna state high court on Monday, July 8, adjourned hearing in the case filed by the former governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai against the assembly.

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