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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Lagos woman dies after N50 million vanished from her shop

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria vs South Africa, Benin: Super Eagles’ Osimhen missing in action, replaced

Football

a year ago

Ex-minister Ezekwesili dares Tinubu, rejects new national anthem: “No one can suppress my right”

Nigeria

a year ago

Reno Omokri fumes, directs Tinubu to revert to ‘Arise, O Compatriots’ anthem: “Learn from Ghana”

Nigeria

a year ago

Influential APC lawmaker lists benefits of old national anthem

Nigeria

a year ago

Mild drama in Senate as President Tinubu sings old national anthem, video goes viral

Nigeria

a year ago

NLC issues ultimatum to Tinubu’s govt, demands N494,000 as minimum wage

Nigeria

a year ago

Following a breakdown of talks, President Tinubu's government and organised labour will resume and end negotiations on national minimum wage on Friday, May 31.

Northern lawyers order Kano Gov Yusuf to reverse Sanusi’s reinstatement within 48 hours

Nigeria

a year ago

Northern lawyers have threatened a legal action against the Kano governor, Abba Yusuf, if he fails to rescind Muhammad Sanusi II's reinstatement within two days.

BREAKING: NLC takes action as Tinubu's govt reportedly offers N60,000 as new minimum wage

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian workers, under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, have rejected the federal government’s fresh N60,000 wage offer.

Sanusi's eviction: New twist as court issues 2 conflicting orders on Kano Emirate battle

Nigeria

a year ago

A court ordered the eviction of the reinstated Kano Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. Another court ordered that all rights due to deposed Emir Aminu Bayero be given to him

Senate passes bill to restore old national anthem, Nigerians react

Nigeria

a year ago

On Tuesday, the Senate passed the National Anthem Bill, 2024, which seeks to restore the old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”. Reactions has trailed the move

Bayero’s eviction: Police, army take over Nasarawa palace despite court order, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano royal tussle intensifies as police and soldiers blocked access to the street leading to the Nasarawa palace, housing the dethroned Kano Emir, Aminu Bayero.

Ronaldo smashes Saudi League goal record, nets 35 goals in ‘historic’ single season, video trends

Football

a year ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has done it again. He broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the 34th and 35th time in Al-Nassr.

Jubilation as 10 UNILAG Staff School pupils emerge top performers in ISL entrance exams

Education

a year ago

Ten pupils of the University of Lagos Staff School emerged as the best scorers in the 2024 International School Entrance Examination. Their results impressed many.

Tragedy as man slumps, dies after deportation from UK, details emerge

Europe

a year ago

A man identified simply as Sudharsan Ithayachandran, has reportedly passed away. His family claimed the UK Home Office contributed to his demise by delaying his visa

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