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.

8269 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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.

Military destroys 37 illegal refineries in Southern Nigeria, recovers 130,000 litres of stolen crude

Nigeria

a year ago

The troops of the Nigerian Army, in partnership with security agencies, have successfully dismantled 37 illegal oil refining sites in the Niger Delta region.

Abuja, Anambra, Ibadan tragedies: How stampedes kill 213 Nigerians

Nigeria

a year ago

Over the past 11 years, 213 Nigerians died in charity events that resulted in stampedes. The recent events in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja claimed 72 lives.

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