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.

7649 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“Why I grounded my private jet,” Prominent southeast senator Orji Kalu opens up

Politics

8 months ago

Edo governorship election: Anxiety as PDP raises fresh alarm over plot to change...

Politics

8 months ago

BREAKING: INEC speaks on announcement of Edo governorship election results

Politics

8 months ago

Edo election update: Tension as Edo PDP candidate raises fresh alarm, video emer...

Politics

8 months ago

Edo guber: “Despite attempts to buy votes, I’ll win,” Ighodalo vows to defeat cl...

Politics

8 months ago

Edo guber: Concern rises as NYSC members, electoral officials await allowances,...

Politics

8 months ago

Edo guber: Benin Traders defy police order, engage in early morning transactions

Politics

8 months ago

On Saturday morning, traders at the new Benin market defy police order on movement restriction to conduct brisk business on the first day of the Edo election.

Edo 2024: “What I’ll do if I’m offered,” INEC commissioner discloses in trending interview

Politics

8 months ago

Prof. Rhoda Gumus, INEC National Commissioner for Edo, has assured electorates of a free and fair governorship election, while noting that she won't accept bribe.

NLC reacts as FG announces date to begin N70k minimum wage payment: “It's not acceptable”

Nigeria

8 months ago

Organised labour (NLC and the TUC) have criticied President Tinubu's government as it noted that the payments of the new minimum wage will be backdated to July 29.

Ighodalo vs Okpebholo: PDP chieftain predicts winner of Edo governorship election, “75% victory”

Politics

8 months ago

PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi has predicted that Asue Ighodalo will defeat Monday Okpebholo of the APC with 75% victory to emerge winner of Edo election.

Maulud Nabiy: Jubilation as Nigerian governor declares public holiday, date disclosed

Politics

8 months ago

Kano government led by Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared Monday, 23 September, 2024, a public holiday to mark the 7th day of Maulud Nabiy, birth of Prophet Muhammad.

“Why romance is important in marriage”: Pastor Adeboye counsels couples

Nigeria

8 months ago

Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Church has shared ways Christian couples can spice up their marriage while noting that anointing does not reduce romance.

BREAKING: Trouble for Fubara as court rejects suit seeking to replace pro-Wike lawmakers

Politics

8 months ago

On Friday, the court, dismissed a lawsuit seeking to replace 27 lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly who are loyal to FCT minister Nyesom Wike.

Minimum wage: “Tinubu betrayed us with new fuel price hike,” NLC President Ajaero alleges

Nigeria

8 months ago

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, has publicly expressed regret over the decision to accept the N70,000 minimum wage, stating that fuel price hike made the wage useless.

Edo governorship election: Full list of governors from 1999 to date

Politics

8 months ago

A few hours to the Saturday governorship election in Edo state, Legit.ng compiled a list of past governors of the state which included Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole.

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