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.

8162 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Rivers emergency rule: Atiku’s aide reacts, shares what could happen to governors Tinubu 'no longer needs’

Politics

5 months ago

Obasanjo raises fresh alarm over failure of Oyan Dam project, cites consequences

Nigeria

5 months ago

“Empower youths with employment, not rice”: Nigerian governor’s son challenges Seyi Tinubu

Politics

5 months ago

Rivers emergency rule: “What Wike stands to benefit from Tinubu’s declaration,” Top analyst speaks

Politics

5 months ago

Osun crisis: Ex-councillor killed, houses razed in fresh attack, governor reacts

Nigeria

5 months ago

“How Akpabio silenced lawmakers who opposed Tinubu’s emergency rule,” PDP senator speaks

Politics

5 months ago

"Akpabio said my waist would make good movements,” Natasha alleges, shares what other senators did

Politics

5 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged repeated sexual harassment by Senate President Akpabio, describing her suspension as a political attempt to silence her.

Fubara’s suspension: Ijaw leaders to meet Tinubu, decide on options, “Wike has been the antagonist”

Politics

5 months ago

The Ijaw ethnic group in the Niger Delta region has demanded the sack of FCT minister Nyesom Wike. They made this call ahead of their meeting with President Tinubu.

Rivers emergency rule: IGP issues fresh order as police join forces with military, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

IGP Egbetokun has ordered the deployment of additional security personnel to Rivers state after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state.

“How I endured Akpabio’s sexual advances for over one year,” Natasha speaks

Politics

5 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that Senate President Akpabio subjected her to sexual harassment for over a year, leading to her six-month suspension.

Nigerian governor approves salary increment for tertiary institutions’ staff

Education

5 months ago

Kano state government led by Abba Yusuf has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary for academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions.

Rivers emergency rule: “What Tinubu’s declaration will cause in Niger Delta region,” analyst speaks

Politics

5 months ago

Dare Glintstone Akinniyi has described Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers state as unconstitutional and called for the sack of minister Nyesom Wike.

Video trends as Nigerian governor gifts businesswoman N5 million after emotional pitch

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigerians have reacted as a businesswoman in Akwa Ibom state gets N5 million from Governor Umo Eno. The video showing the touching encounter has gone viral.

Breaking: Tinubu meets with south-south monarchs amid state of emergency declaration in Rivers

Politics

5 months ago

President Tinubu is currently in a crucial meeting with the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, and other monarchs from the south-south region.

Tinubu reacts as National Assembly approves Fubara's suspension, Rivers emergency rule

Politics

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has reacted as the National Assembly on Thursday, declared total support for his proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers state.

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