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.

8243 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Group lambasts critics dragging Wike, Tinubu over FCT demolitions: “People with mischievous intent”

Politics

8 months ago

“How Wike is working to weaken the PDP,” Tonye Cole spills in trending interview

Politics

8 months ago

LG autonomy: What will happen to govs who tamper with LGA funds, circumvent Supreme Court judgement

Nigeria

8 months ago

“Let heaven fall”: Drama as Wike ignores Senate order, vows to continue FCT demolitions

Politics

8 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu's FG discloses actual month, year states will pay new minimum wage

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just in: Over 600 soldiers retire from Nigerian Military, details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

“A round peg in a round hole”: Tinubu, CDS commended as military eliminates thousands of terrorists

Nigeria

8 months ago

A group has commended President Tinubu and CDS Gen. Musa for their impactful approach in tackling security threats, including the elimination of terrorists.

Tension as herders kill farmers, burn crop harvests in Gombe, police react

Nigeria

8 months ago

Two people were killed and agricultural produce destroyed as herders attacked farmers in Gombe communities. The state police command is yet to react to the attack.

Akpabio’s aide under fire for “congratulating” Nigerian governor on wife’s death

Politics

8 months ago

An aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio has finally apologized after mistakenly congratulating Governor Umo Eno over the passing of his wife.

“Why my son is qualified to be commissioner”: Oshiomhole silences critics in trending interview

Politics

8 months ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has defended the appointment of his son Cyril as Edo state health commissioner, stating that his son’s qualifications is based on merit.

Tax bill: FG speaks as fears over possible misuse of VAT funds by govs grow amid north's opposition

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu's government has reassured Nigerians that the proposed VAT reforms include clear guidelines to prevent mismanagement of funds at the state and LG level.

Shehu Sani reacts as Nigerian gov struggles with budget pronunciation: “Counting money is not easy”

Politics

8 months ago

Senator Shehu Sani has defended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo whow as seen in a viral video, struggling while presenting the N605 billion 2025 budget.

Kano Emirate tussle: Sanusi vows transfer of district head as police allegedly barricade palace

Nigeria

8 months ago

Emir Muhammad Sanusi II has assured of a peaceful transfer of the Bichi's new district head, days after security forces allegedly laid siege at his Kano palace.

Edo governor Okpebholo resigns from senate, details emerge

Politics

8 months ago

Edo governor Okpebholo bids farewell to the Senate, reflecting on his journey of growth and contribution. Senate President Akpabio has declared his seat vacant.

Just in: 15 governors meet in Abuja over Tinubu's tax bill, details emerge

Politics

8 months ago

Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are currently in a closed-door meeting in Abuja to discuss the ongoing tax reform bills proposed by Tinubu's government

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