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.

7630 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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NNPP members disown Kwankwaso as party leader, set red caps on fire

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APC suspends ex-Bayelsa deputy governor, 6 others indefinitely, details emerge

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PDP crisis: “Why Damagum should go,” Bode George gives reason

Politics

7 months ago

Chief Olabode George has insisted that PDP acting national chairman Umar Damagum should go, noting that his continued stay violates the party's constitution.

Newly appointed DPO gunned down by kidnappers in Delta ambush, details emerge

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7 months ago

The Delta state police command is in mourning after its newly appointed DPO was killed by kidnappers in an ambush. Some other officers were also reported killed.

What will happen to north if south achieves Biafra Republic, ex-Waziri Prof Lugga spills

Politics

7 months ago

Former Wazirin Katsina, Sani Abubakar Lugga, has warned that without preparation, the North could struggle to survive should the South achieve Biafra nation.

PDP chieftain reacts as Reps move to establish Bola Tinubu University: “Misplaced priority”

Politics

7 months ago

PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi has described the House of Representatives' move to establish the Bola Tinubu University as "a misplaced priority."

LG autonomy: How govs, LG chairmen allegedly enter deals to bypass order on council funds

Politics

7 months ago

Some governors have refused to comply with the Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy. They have entered a deal with the newly elected LG chairmen over council funds.

Tragedy as man sets grandmother ablaze in Jigawa, police react

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Jigawa state police command has apprehended a 26-year-old man named Nura Mas’ud, for allegedly setting his grandmother on fire. This was confirmed in a statement

Rivers crisis: LG chairman removes Wike’s name from council building, video trends

Politics

7 months ago

The new chairman of Obio Akpor LGA of Rivers state, Chijioke Ihunwo, has removed FCT minister Nyesom Wike, from the administrative block of the council secretariat.

N70k minimum wage: Nigerian gov suspends top aide over unauthorised statement

Nigeria

7 months ago

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi has suspended his special adviser, Alhaji Bashir Ado, over an alleged statement regarding the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage.

Ex-minister reportedly shot dead in Mumbai, details emerge

Asia

7 months ago

On Saturday, October 12, the former minister in Maharashtra state, was shot multiple times in the chest outside his son's office in Mumbai. Indian media confirmed.

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