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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Emirate tussle: Drama as NSA Ribadu calls Bayero Emir of Kano at Abuja event

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Governor Fubara declares 2-day public holiday in Rivers, details emerge

Politics

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Celebration as Nigerian governor gifts monarchs brand new SUVs, photo emerges

Politics

7 months ago

Gunmen kill 2 soldiers, others in fresh attack in Benue, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Suspected armed herders attacked Benue state and reportedly killed six people, including two soldiers. The chairman of Agatu LGA, Philip Ebenyakwu, confirmed.

Major shakeup in police as PSC moves 4 CPs to state commands

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday, October 2, approved the postings of four Commissioners of Police to head State Commands in the country.

Military dismisses seaman detained for 6 years, gives reason

Nigeria

7 months ago

Seaman Abbas Haruna, a naval rating locked up in 2018 has been dismissed. Brig-Gen. Tukur Ismaila Gusau, Defence Spokesperson, confirmed in a statement.

Strike: Anxiety as ASUU threatens to ground universities, makes demand from Tinubu

Education

7 months ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on fresh strike if their demands are not met by President Tinubu's led federal government.

NECO fixes certificate reprint at N50,000, gives specific instruction to candidates

Education

7 months ago

The National Examinations Council on Tuesday, October 1, announced that candidates must now pay a charge of N50,000 to have their certificates reprinted.

Nigeria at 64: 7 things you should know about October 1 Independence Day

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria was granted independence on October 1, 1960, and will turn 64 on Tuesday. Ahead of the big day, Legit.ng compiled key facts about Nigeria.

FULL LIST: 16 West African countries and their date of Independence as Nigeria marks October 1

Africa

7 months ago

As Nigeria celebrates 64th Independence, Legit.ng compiled full list of West Africa countries, with Ghana being the first to break free from colonial rule in 1960.

Nigeria at 64: 7 key quotes from Tinubu's Independence Day speech

Politics

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on October 1st to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. This article by Legit.ng outlined key quotes from Tinubu's speech.

Atiku writes National Assembly, proposes 6-year single tenure for president

Politics

7 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow a six-year single term for the Office of the President of Nigeria.

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