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.

7566 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Pope Francis has condemned Donald Trump’s mass deportation policies. He urged U.S. bishops to uphold migrant dignity and reject discriminatory narratives.

NDLEA declares 4 members of top Nigerian drug cartel wanted, releases photos

Four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, popularly known as Barryshine, have been declared wanted by the NDLEA. Their photos released.

UTME 2025: JAMB opens special entry for “exceptionally brilliant” under-16 candidates

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that exceptional candidates below the age of 16, are eligible to sit for the 2025 UTME.

“How I sacked my daughter over lateness,” Obasanjo speaks

Ex-President Obasanjo said he fired his daughter for lateness. He told FMC chairman Dr. Dayo Israel that effective leadership requires stepping on toes.

Breaking: Tragedy as gunmen kill popular pastor in Gombe, governor reacts

Governor Inuwa Yahaya has ordered security operatives to take action as suspected armed robbers killed a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All in Gombe state.

“Why proposals for creation of 31 new states is dead on arrival”: Federal lawmaker speaks

National Assembly has ruled out the creation of 31 new states. A lawmaker said the proposals might not be considered due to lack of "required legislative signatures"

“You said it’s your turn”: Anglican bishop calls on Tinubu to address hardship as church attendance declines

Archbishop Williams Aladekugbe has lamented that Nigeria’s economic crisis is keeping Christians away from church and weakening faith. He pleaded for urgent action.

N70,000 minimum wage: States’ salaries increased by 90% to N3.8 trillion, breakdown emerges

Following the rise in personnel costs, 27 states of the federation will be unable to meet their payroll obligations without relying heavily on federal allocations.

Tragedy as Assistant Superintendent of Police allegedly kills self in top northern state

ASP Shafi'u Usman Bawa, a police officer in Niger state, has reportedly killed himself. The spokesperson of the state command, ASP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed.

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