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: Drama as popular northern senator dumps APC, alleges Tinubu is a ‘use-and-dump’ leader

Politics

a month ago

Jonathan’s 2027 challenge: APC shares how Tinubu remains unbeatable

Politics

a month ago

Polytechnic workers threaten nationwide strike, issue FG 21-day ultimatum, list demands

Education

a month ago

Francis Okobo: Catholic Church thrown into mourning as founding bishop of Nsukka diocese dies

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 elections: “Why we need Christian presidential candidate from South,” PDP breaks silence

Politics

a month ago

“Abuja-Kaduna road now safe under Tinubu”: Reno Omokri declares, video trends

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 elections: Jubilation as Atiku’s ex-youth DG returns to PDP days after ADC defection

Politics

a month ago

A former DG of the Atiku youth campaign organisation, Odih Rowland, has returned to the PDP, days after dumping the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Faith-driven leadership: Seyi Tinubu sends message to Nigerian youths

Politics

a month ago

Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, August 28, urged youths to deepen their commitment on faith-driven leadership, community service in the country.

BREAKING: Court takes action on order seeking to stop Rivers LG polls

Politics

2 months ago

On Thursday, August 28, a Rivers State High Court dismissed an ex parte order seeking to stop the August 30 Local Government elections in the state.

“Every deal is for your benefit,” Tinubu tells Nigerians as he defends foreign trips

Politics

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has assured that his foreign trips were driven by one purpose, to secure opportunities that translate into growth, jobs for Nigerians.

Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu approves lifetime salary for retiring senior officers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian government led by President Tinubu has approved a new policy that guarantees lifetime salary benefits for Interior Ministry’s senior officers.

“2027 elections in danger”: Atiku’s ADC raises fresh alarm over INEC voter data

Politics

2 months ago

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has alerted opposition parties over “statistically implausible” figures in the PVC pre-registration data released recently.

Nafisah Abdullahi: FG gifts Borno student who won global English contest N200,000

Education

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu-led government, on Thursday, August 28, awarded N200,000 to the winner of the TeenEagle global finals competition, Nafisah Abdullahi.

2027 elections: Popular PDP lawmakers dump party for APC, reason emerges

Politics

2 months ago

Two lawmakers elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ondo state have dumped the party and moved to the ruling APC ahead of 2027.

Tragedy strikes in Zaria: Mother, 3 children die as building collapses

Nigeria

2 months ago

A building collapsed in Zaria city, Kaduna state, on Wednesday, August 27, and killed a mother of three, Habiba Nuhu, along with her two children and her grandchild.

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