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.

8235 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Many feared dead as fighter jet targeted at Lakurawa terrorists reportedly bombs Sokoto communities

Nigeria

8 months ago

Anambra stampede: “How my wife ignored my warning to attend food distribution,” Husband laments

Nigeria

8 months ago

Outrage as Islamic group announces plan to introduce Sharia court in Oyo: “Attempt to divide Yorubaland”

Nigeria

8 months ago

Stampede deaths: Adeboye reacts, makes one key demand from Nigerian govt

Nigeria

8 months ago

Defamation: LPDC rejects Afe Babalola’s request to revoke Dele Farotimi’s legal license, gives reason

Nigeria

8 months ago

N935/litre petrol: NLC speaks on new fuel price, makes fresh demand

Nigeria

8 months ago

Christmas: Benue governor declares 2-week public holiday for civil servants

Politics

8 months ago

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia, has declared a two-week holiday ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. He sent a message to essential workers.

“How my friend dumped his Rolls-Royces for Honda after fuel hike,” Tinubu speaks, video trends

Nigeria

8 months ago

In a media chat, President Tinubu has narrated how the economic impact of fuel subsidy removal humbled his friend. He urged Nigerians to adapt to rising costs.

Christmas Eve attack: Gunmen on rampage, kill 15 in Plateau community, police react

Nigeria

8 months ago

Gunmen reportedly attacked the Gidan Ado community in Ganawuri, Plateau state, killing at least 15 people. Several others were injured and are receiving treatment.

BREAKING: Dele Farotimi reportedly released from prison

Nigeria

8 months ago

Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been released from prison in Ekiti state. Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 AAC presidential candidate, confirmed on Tuesday.

Nigerian gov issues ultimatum to LG chairmen over delayed salaries: “Resign if you cannot pay”

Politics

8 months ago

Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has ordered local government chairmen to pay pension and salary arrears by noon on December 23, 2024, or tender their resignation.

Presidency spits fire as Peter Obi addresses tragic stampedes across Nigeria: “You lack decency”

Politics

8 months ago

Peter Obi has been criticised for his remarks on the stampedes that occurred in Ibadan, Abuja, and Anambra, which claimed over 70 lives and rendered others injured.

Stampede deaths: 8 governors list tough conditions for palliative distribution

Nigeria

8 months ago

Following deadly stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, experienced recently, Lagos and 8 other states have rolled out tough conditions for charity events.

Christmas: Governor Mutfwang launches free holiday transportation scheme for Plateau residents

Nigeria

8 months ago

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has announced a free transportation service for Plateau state residents to ease economic hardship. The details and details have emerged.

Hardship in Nigeria: Remi Tinubu donates 1,000 bags of rice to Christians in Bauchi for Christmas

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has gifted the Christian community in Bauchi 1,000 bags of 25kg rice for their Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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