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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Kano Emirate tussle: Court blocks Emir Bayero from renovating Nassarawa palace,...

Nigeria

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Mother, 4 children die after consuming pap in Ondo, police react

Nigeria

7 months ago

Fuel price hike: Shehu Sani tells Tinubu what to do, insists “Sacrifices should...

Politics

7 months ago

Army general detained for ‘stealing palliative rice, military equipment’ in Kano

Nigeria

7 months ago

“Can NNPC dictate price for Dangote?” NLC calls for mass action over fuel price...

Nigeria

7 months ago

Rivers crisis: Tinubu gets urgent message from ex-PDP chairman Secondus over Fub...

Politics

7 months ago

Jonathan, Governors Diri, Fubara to grace pre-conference of 1st pan-Ijaw economic summit in Bayelsa

Politics

7 months ago

Former President Jonathan, Governors Douye Diri and Siminalayi Fubara and others are set to grace the pre-summit of the pan-Ijaw Economic Summit 2024 in Bayelsa.

Wike vs Fubara: Police storm Rivers LG areas, patrol secretariats, video trends

Politics

7 months ago

Following the post-election violence in Rivers state, the Force has embarked a show of confidence building as Nyesom Wike and Governor Fubara continue fight.

LG autonomy: Senate backs Supreme Court judgement, issues fresh directive to states

Politics

7 months ago

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday directed the 36 state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments.

“It’s a private design”: Keyamo gives reason Tinubu approved airstrip for Oyedepo's Canaanland

Politics

7 months ago

The Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo confirmed that Bishop Oyedepo's approved airstrip at Canaanland is a private initiative designed to facilitate direct travel

Prince of Zazzau dies in tragic auto crash, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

An assistant secretary to the Zazzau Emirate Council, Prince Shehu Idris, is dead. He lost his life in a road accident along Kaduna-Abuja express way on Tuesday.

“Why Tinubu will be hard to defeat in 2027”: Prominent ex-APC chieftain Lukman explains

Politics

7 months ago

Former APC vice chairman Mallam Salihu Lukman has explained why it will be difficult for opposition parties to defeat President Tinubu during the 2027 election.

Hardship: “N40,000 not enough to feed 4 children,” Wife begs court to increase feeding allowance

Nigeria

7 months ago

After three years of negotiations, a mother of four, succeeded in having her ex-husband increase her feeding allowance to N40,000 but still finds it inadequate.

Edo: Protest rocks INEC headquarters as PDP gets court order to inspect election materials

Politics

7 months ago

APC supporters stormed INEC office in Edo state to protest an alleged plot by the PDP to tamper with result sheets and other materials used during the election.

Court recognises Abure as Labour Party’s national chairman, gives fresh order to INEC

Politics

7 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja has validated the Labour Party's 2024 national convention, further affirming Julius Abure as the chairman of the opposition party.

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