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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BREAKING: American court gives verdict on Atiku's suit seeking Tinubu's academic records

Politics

2 years ago

“I can’t believe the numbers I see”: President Tinubu orders review of Nigerian civil service payroll

Politics

2 years ago

How Ganduje, wife, & Tinubu's ministerial nominee reportedly taunt Maryam Shetty in video

Nigeria

2 years ago

“Some promotions are traps for disgrace”: Adeboye preaches about Shetty, ministerial nominee dropped by Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

“We are proud of you”: President Tinubu, wife hail D’Tigress on historic FIBA Afrobasketball victory

Politics

2 years ago

War: “Think twice before threatening Nigeria”, Fani-Kayode warns Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso coup leaders

Africa

2 years ago

Maryam Shetty: How Tinubu's ministerial nominee learnt of her sudden replacement at Senate

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, replaced a ministerial nominee, Maryam Shetty. The female nominee was replaced with Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, from Kano state

"I remain loyal to President Bazoum", Niger ambassador to France insists she's still in post despite coup

Africa

2 years ago

Aichatou Boulama Kane, Niger's ambassador to France, insisted she remained loyal to detained President Mohamed Bazoum despite the moves of the coup leaders.

Just in: ECOWAS team exits Niger without meeting coup leader

Africa

2 years ago

The purpose of the West African mediators visit was unfruitful because they were unable to meet with the leader of the junta which seized power in Niger coup

BREAKING: “Only legitimate Niger govt can cut military ties”, France rejects Junta’s move to sever pacts

Africa

2 years ago

France on Friday rejected the Niger junta's move to scrap military pacts, saying the West African country's "legitimate" leadership alone was entitled to do so.

Just in: CAN backs Tinubu on subsidy removal, issues strong warning to NLC, TUC

Politics

2 years ago

The chairman of Lagos CAN, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has backed President Bola Tinubu on the removal of fuel subsidy describing it as a bold and positive step.

‘Give us appointments, even as Aso Rock sweepers’, Miyetti Allah makes 1 strong appeal to Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint its members even as Aso Rock sweepers in his cabinet.

“I was ’baited”: How I won 2023 election fairly, Tinubu opens up

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted that he was provoked by some elements in the polity during the presidential election but he still emerged victorious.

BREAKING: NLC threatens nationwide strike August 14, reason revealed

Politics

2 years ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to go on a nationwide strike on August 14 if the federal government does not withdraw its lawsuit against labour.

“Military engagement, not an option”, Atiku breaks silence on Niger coup, reveals possible solution

Africa

2 years ago

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for diplomatic engagement to resolve the military intervention in the government of the Republic of Niger.

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