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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PDP expels national vice chairman southeast, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

“Why Nnamdi Kanu’s release may not end insecurity in south-east,” Soludo speaks

Politics

a year ago

Many children feared dead in tragic stampede at Ibadan Funfair, gov reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

Tension as Edo governor sacks all public service commissioners, orders immediate handover

Politics

a year ago

Hardship: Remi Tinubu disburses N50 million to elderly in Nasarawa, photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Amosun under fire for celebrating Buhari at 82, video trends: “Show him the Nigeria he weakened”

Politics

a year ago

CAF Awards 2024: Atiku, Peter Obi react as Lookman wins African Player of the Year

Football

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have reacted as Ademola Lookman won the CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2024. They also hailed Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Firm drags Wike, others to Abuja High Court, demands N500 million, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Nextdora Nigeria Ltd has filed a lawsuit to prevent the sale of its land in Abuja, seeking N500 million in damages from FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and others.

John Mahama: Ghana’s president-elect visits Tinubu in Abuja, photos emerge

Politics

a year ago

Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama, visited Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Monday. This came days after his electoral victory. Photos have emerged

Buhari at 82: Jonathan extends heartfelt birthday wishes to ex-president, offers special prayer

Politics

a year ago

Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday, praising his contributions to Nigeria’s development. He also offered a special prayer.

“Oyo ranks 3rd”: List of states paying highest minimum wage in Nigeria emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyo state’s minimum wage ranks as one of the highest in Nigeria, offering N80,000 to workers. The state's commissioner for information, Dotun Oyelade, revealed.

Baka Wurgi: Nigerian Army captures notorious bandit leader linked to murder of Sokoto emir

Nigeria

a year ago

Security expert Zagazola Makama confirmed that Bako Wurgi, a notorious bandit leader, linked to the murder of Sokoto emir, has been apprehended by the Nigerian Army.

“Don’t fall victim”: Atiku breaks silence on fake FG grant promising Nigerians N65,000

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar cautioned that “Atiku grant by FG” falsely claiming to offer Nigerians N65,000 is a scam. He called for an investigation into the fraudulent scheme.

Breaking: Supreme Court gives final verdict on suit seeking to sack Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

The Supreme Court on Monday, December 16, dismissed Ambrose Owuru's suit seeking to oust President Tinubu. Owuru was fined N5 million for filing a baseless case.

LG autonomy: Despite Supreme Court judgement, FG releases N2tn council allocations to govs

Nigeria

a year ago

Despite a Supreme Court ruling granting LG autonomy, the federal government has allocated N2.08 trillion between July and December 2024 to state governments.

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