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: Sanwo-Olu emerges Southwest Govs’ forum chairman

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Fubara loses as Rivers court validates 27 pro-Wike lawmakers’ seats

Politics

a year ago

Updated: Real Madrid confirms participation in FIFA World Cup despite Carlo Ancelotti's decision

Football

a year ago

2024 Hajj: Tragedy as Nigerian female pilgrim kills self in Madina, Saudi authorities react

Nigeria

a year ago

Minimum wage: Father Mbaka sends key message to Tinubu, “Pay governors, lawmakers N62,000”

Nigeria

a year ago

CBN probe: Analyst shares how Tinubu, Cardoso’s anti-corruption drive is yielding results

Nigeria

a year ago

Osun Governor Adeleke gives 28-year-old daughter one year to get married, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

In a viral video, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke urged his 28-year-old daughter, Adenike, to bring home a husband. He gave her a one-year ultimatum.

Atiku speaks on how he saved Tinubu’s dying political career: “Shettima goofed”

Politics

a year ago

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar said contrary to Kashim Shettima's claim, President Tinubu benefitted from his goodwill during their political alignment in 2007.

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa bags high chief title in Yobe, video goes viral

Football

a year ago

Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles captain, on Sunday, June 9, received the title of the Shetiman Kwallon Kafna Nguru in Yobe state. He shared a video of the ceremony.

Why Tinubu, Nigerian governors should pay workers minimum wage above N62,000

Nigeria

a year ago

PDP chieftain, Usman Okai, has criticised Nigerian governors over their stance on the N62,000 minimum wage, noting wage increment will boost the nation's economy.

250k minimum wage: PDP chief lists 4 requests NLC, TUC should make to Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

a year ago

Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, PDP chieftain, has urged labour to be realistic with its demand and accept the N62,000 minimum wage offer proposed by Tinubu's government.

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new heads for Nigeria’s climate change council

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, approved the appointment of Nkiruka Maduekwe as the DG of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and two others.

Minimum wage: How NLC, TUC demand of N494,000 will hike inflation, unemployment

Nigeria

a year ago

The North Central Citizens Council (NCCC) has faulted organised labour over what it described as "reckless agitation" for an "unreasonable" minimum wage increment.

Nigeria vs South Africa: Pressure mounts as Super Eagles drop to 4th spot in World Cup qualifiers

Football

a year ago

The Super Eagles play their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa tonight under more pressure as they have now dropped to fourth place in Group C.

Nigerians react as bank launches ram loans scheme for Sallah celebrations: “Clap for APC govt”

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians on social media have faulted the management of a microfinance bank in the north as it released N150million as Sallah ram loans for its customers.

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