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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Politics

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“No more N90k”: Tinubu’s govt begins sale of N40k rice to non-civil servants

Nigeria

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RCCG member: 7 key facts about Monday Okpebholo, APC governorship candidate for...

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8 months ago

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Nigeria

8 months ago

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8 months ago

Fubara suspends Rivers LGA boss after Wike’s outburst, appoints replacement

Politics

8 months ago

Governor Siminialayi Fubara has suspended Otonye Briggs, the chairman of the Akuku-Toru LGA in Rivers state. He appointed Bitebobo Amiee as his replacement.

Tension as bandits attack popular churches in Kaduna, kill 3, abduct 30

Nigeria

8 months ago

Armed bandits have reportedly attacked the ECWA and Catholic Churches in the Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state. The police confirmed they killed 3 persons and abducted 30.

Edo guber: PDP gives condition to sign peace accord

Politics

8 months ago

Asue Ighodalo said Edo PDP will sign the peace accord when the federal government and the police released its detained party chieftains before the September 21 poll.

“We can’t blame anyone”: Tinubu identifies cause of Maiduguri flood

Nigeria

8 months ago

At the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri, President Tinubu announced a relief fund and said the flooding was not the making of anybody but a natural disaster

“Wike cannot decide Edo’s next governor,” PDP candidate Ighodalo insists

Politics

8 months ago

PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo said Edo people will determine the next governor of the state. This is after Nyesom Wike told Governor Obaseki he won't support Ighodalo.

PDP loses bid to stop LG election as court gives fresh order

Politics

8 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, vacated an order preventing Kwara State Government from holding local government elections, dismissing the PDP’s suit.

2027: Rivers crisis worsens as Wike’s loyalists move against Fubara’s second term

Politics

8 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, leaders from the Ogoni and Oyigbo zones who are loyalists to Nyesom WIke have insisted that Ogoni produce the next Rivers governor.

Edo 2024: Jubilation as opposition gov'ship candidate steps down for APC’s Okpebholo

Politics

8 months ago

The Action Alliance candidate, Tom Iseghohi Okojie, has stepped down from the Edo governorship race and pledged his support for the APC's candidate, Monday Okpebholo

Tinubu returns to Nigeria after visit to China, UK, presidency releases video

Nigeria

8 months ago

President Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Sunday, following his official visits to the UK and China. Presidential aides, Bayo Onanuga and Dada Olusegun confirmed.

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