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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Oluyede assumes office as Nigeria’s 24th Chief of Army Staff

Nigeria

a year ago

Obasanjo shares how Satan enthrones leaders: “He must not be underrated”

Politics

a year ago

Court grants Dele Farotimi N50m bail, gives condition

Nigeria

a year ago

John Mahama’s victory: INEC chairman mentions what Ghana learned from Nigeria

Politics

a year ago

Bauchi: ADC House of Reps candidate resigns from party, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Seyi Tinubu: Rhodes-Vivour hints at running for Lagos governor in 2027, shares crucial plan

Politics

a year ago

Tax bills: PDP chieftain Sowunmi mentions Tinubu's biggest mistake amid northern opposition

Nigeria

a year ago

In an interview on Sunday, PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi insisted that President Bola Tinubu caused all the pushback and criticisms of the four tax reform bills.

PDP chieftain reacts as 5 National Assembly members defect to APC: “Accidental reps”

Politics

a year ago

PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, in an interview with Legit.ng, criticized the defection of top federal lawmakers. He explained how they should be dealt with.

Former Nigerian governor declares death penalty for killers of security officers

Nigeria

a year ago

At a security event in Abuja, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu proposed a death penalty measure for those who kill security personnel. He shared the benefit of such measure.

NLC lambasts PDP as Nigerian governor approves higher minimum wage

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Labour Congress in Kebbi state has slammed the PDP for criticising the implementation of the N75,000 new minimum wage by Governor Idris.

Ibori’s daughter heads to court as PDP declares seat vacant, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Ibori-Suenu has hinged her decision for leaving the PDP and joining the APC to the party crisis. She also filed a fresh lawsuit as the PDP declared her seat vacant.

No new COVID-19 variant detected in Nigeria, Health Ministry confirms

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians can rest assured as the Federal Ministry of Health reports that no evidence of the new COVID-19 variant XEC has been found in the country.

North restrategises as regional crisis looms over Tinubu's tax reform bills, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Northern leaders have established a technical committee to review President Tinubu's tax reform bills, with the sole aim of protecting the interest of the North.

Tension as Nigerian bishop is reported missing, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Godwin Okpala (Retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi), has been reported missing. The leadership of the church confirmed and made an appeal.

Newlywed couple, 16 others escape death in Lagos accident, photos trend

Nigeria

a year ago

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Saturday, December 7, rescued 18 individuals including newlywed couple, involved in an accident.

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