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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Sushila Karki makes history, appointed as Nepal's first female PM after deadly anti-corruption protests

Asia

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Nigerian governor bans phone, ‘sign out’ celebrations in secondary schools

Education

a month ago

Jubilation as separated Nigerian conjoined twins return to Kano after successful Saudi surgery

Nigeria

a month ago

“You will soon enjoy 24/7 uninterrupted power supply,” Tinubu’s minister assures Nigerians

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: State assembly grants Nigerian governor approval to appoint acting emirs, chiefs

Politics

a month ago

“I’m not ruling out governorship ambition”: Lagos speaker Obasa stirs fresh political storm

Politics

a month ago

Charlie Kirk: US threatens to strip visas of Nigerians, others who ‘glorify’ murder of Trump's ally

a month ago

US government has threatened to revoke the visas of foreigners who “making light” of the killing of conservative activist and Donald Trump's ally Charlie Kirk.

“How I was recently abducted, robbed overseas”: Wole Soyinka speaks

Nigeria

a month ago

In a trending interview, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, disclosed that he was abducted and robbed in Bucharest, Romania, when he visited the country recently.

“Get certified teachers or lose WAEC, NECO accreditation,” FG issues fresh warning to schools

Education

a month ago

Federal government has stated that secondary school teachers must obtain the proper certification otherwise, they won't be allowed to serve as an examination centre.

Breaking: Drama as Nigerian governor suspends top commissioner over alleged negligence

Politics

a month ago

Kebbi state governor, Nasir Idris, has suspended the commissioner for health, Yunusa Musa Ismail, with immediate effect following allegations of negligence of duty.

Natasha gives Senate ultimatum to facilitate her resumption or face legal action

Politics

a month ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's lawyer has threatened to sue the Clerk of the National Assembly if he fails to facilitate her resumption by Monday, September 15.

Breaking: Court orders David Mark, Aregbesola to stop parading themselves as ADC chairman, secretary

Politics

a month ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered David Mark, and ex-governor Rauf Aregbesola, to stop parading themselves as ADC interim chairman and secretary.

Charlie Kirk: Trump announces top posthumous US civilian honour for slain activist

a month ago

On Thursday, September 11, US President Donald Trump announced that he will posthumously award right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, the highest civilian honour.

Breaking: FBI releases picture of ‘person of interest’ in Charlie Kirk shooting, places $100,000 bounty

a month ago

The FBI has released images of a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk and and also offered a $100,000 reward for information.

Nigerian governor reviews dress code for civil servants, bans ‘bushy beards, artificial nails’

Politics

a month ago

In a revised dress code for public servants, Delta state government has warned female workers not to fix artificial nails and male workers not to keep bushy beards.

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