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.

8278 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“We are all now in a roller coaster ride": Shehu Sani taunts Seyi Tinubu for skating in Abuja with aides

Politics

2 years ago

Petrol to sell for N720 per litre? NNPC reacts, sends strong message to customers

Politics

2 years ago

Why office of deputy governor is controversial, APC chairman Ganduje speaks

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: “Fuel for N720 per litre”, NLC, TUC threaten nationwide strike, warn Tinubu’s FG

Politics

2 years ago

“Niger can thwart ECOWAS sanctions": Military-appointed PM sends strong words to West African leaders

Africa

2 years ago

“Each senator got N2m”: Senator Ndume slams Akpabio over enjoyment allowance comment

Politics

2 years ago

Niger coup: Shehu Sani lists 5 reasons juntas are taking over govts in West Africa

Politics

2 years ago

Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has identified five reasons for the increasing reemergence of military takeover of governments in Africa, especially in West Africa.

“62% of Nigerians see country moving forward under Tinubu’s govt”: Survey reveals, netizens tackle Buhari

Politics

2 years ago

A new survey has generated mixed reactions; indicating 62% of Nigerians believe Nigeria is progressing under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu

How road accidents claimed 4,387 lives in 6 months, FRSC gives insight

Nigeria

2 years ago

A total of 4,387 people died in road crashes in the first six months of 2023, an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps disclosed on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Niger coup: 3 big issues Nigerians want Tinubu to solve without delay

Politics

2 years ago

The petrol subsidy removal and the devaluation of the naira are some of the issues Nigerians want President Bola Tinubu's government to look into critically.

Fuel price hike: 4 most expensive food items under Tinubu’s economy

Nigeria

2 years ago

Despite President Bola Tinubu's promise to reboot Nigeria's economy, the cost price of rice, ogbono, and others have increased drastically in Lagos market.

Niger coup: Analyst reacts to threat to Bazoum's life, tells Tinubu, ECOWAS what to do

Africa

2 years ago

A top political analyst has said that a diplomatic solution remains the best option for ECOWAS and President Bola Tinubu, needed to resolve the crisis in Niger.

Nigerian Military reacts to call to overthrow Tinubu's government

Politics

2 years ago

The military high command has rejected the calls for the Armed Forces to intervene in democracy under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's led government.

Niger coup: Russia issues strong warning to ECOWAS over military action against junta

Africa

2 years ago

Russia has warned that military intervention in Niger Republic would lead to a protracted confrontation after ECOWAS ordered a standby force against the junta.

Court gives verdict on INEC's electronic transmission of results

Politics

2 years ago

The court of appeal has overturned a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lagos, which had ordered INEC to transmit election results in the state electronically.

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