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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Strike: Tinubu’s govt speaks on minimum wage report, NLC’s demand of N250,000

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra estate developers debunk sexual harassment allegation, threatens legal action

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Jonathan speaks on wordings of national anthem, sends key message to Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu’s minister reacts to sexual harassment allegation of female employee, takes action

Nigeria

a year ago

Court reinstates monarch dethroned by El-Rufai, issues fresh ultimatum to Kaduna govt

Nigeria

a year ago

How Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele printed ‘his own Naira’, ignored design approved by Buhari

Nigeria

a year ago

NLC, TUC reject N100,000 minimum wage proposal, give their reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Joe Ajaero's led NLC has insisted it will not embark on a nationwide strike. The labour union also noted it will not accept a proposed ”starvation wage” of N100,000.

NFF reacts as Super Eagles recite wrong national anthem during World Cup qualifier against Benin

Football

a year ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has blamed the Beninoise Football Federation for Super Eagles' failure to sing the reintroduced national anthem during Monday's match

Just in: American man attempts to jump into Lagos lagoon, police rescue him

Nigeria

a year ago

Police authorities in Lagos state said it had rescued an American citizen from taking his own life. The Force disclosed this in a statement and shared details.

BREAKING: Tension as Boko Haram kidnaps travellers along Maiduguri-Kano highway, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Some suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted dozens of passengers along the Maiduguri/Kano expressway. Residents shared fresh details about the incident.

Rivers crisis: How Jonathan, wife, others imposed Wike as governor, Edwin Clark speaks

Politics

a year ago

Elder statesman and prominent Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark said former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience imposed Nyesom Wike as Rivers governor in 2015.

Borno governor hands over power to deputy, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has delegated authority to his deputy, Umar Kadafur, to act as the state’s governor in his absence. The House of Assembly confirmed.

Minimum wage: NLC, TUC give update on negotiations with Tinubu, NASS

Nigeria

a year ago

Organised labour has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly's decision on the new minimum wage would determine its next action.

BREAKING: Court takes decision on suit seeking to sack 25 pro-Wike’s Rivers assembly lawmakers

Politics

a year ago

On Monday, Rivers State High Court dismissed a suit seeking to declare vacant seats of the 25 members of the state's assembly for alleged defection to the APC.

Iluyomade’s exit: New pastor takes over at RCCG City of David as parish probes N320 million debt

Nigeria

a year ago

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) City of David Parish in Lagos state has announced Pastor Charles Kpandei as Pastor Idowu Iluyomade's replacement.

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