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.

6816 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“T-Pain”: Why Tinubu’ll win re-election, Doyin Okupe shares in trending interview

Amid hardship, Doyin Okupe has expressed confidence that Nigerians will support President Tinubu during the 2027 election. In an interview, he gave his reason.

Explainer: How American citizens in Nigeria and the diaspora can vote in the US November elections

This article by Legit.ng detailed simple steps American citizens in Nigeria can participate in the US November 2024 election, including eligibility requirements.

INEC makes promises ahead of Ondo guber election: “We’ve learnt lessons from past elections”

Prof Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, has expressed optimism that the Ondo state governorship election on November 16, would be a successful exercise.

Nigerian governor increases minimum wage, discloses date workers will receive alert

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announces that the implementation of the N73,000 minimum wage for civil servants in Ondo state will take effect in November 2024.

Atiku condemns arraignment of child protesters: “Underage not spared from T-Pain’s wickedness”

Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized Bola Tinubu's federal government for detaining and prosecuting minors involved in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests.

Did labour accept N40,000 as new minimum wage? TUC reacts

The Benue state TUC led by Gideon Akaa has denied reports of a N40,000 minimum wage. He confirmed that negotiations are still ongoing with the government.

Hardship: “There’s hunger in the land,” Governors admit, discloses crucial plan

In a twist, the 36 state governors of the federation acknowledged the widespread hunger faced by Nigerians but declared support for President Tinubu's reforms.

EFCC source speaks on Bobrisky's alleged arrest, his current location

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest of Bobrisky. A source disclosed that Bobrisky will be transferred to Abuja for questioning.

EndBadGovernance: Shehu Sani tells Tinubu's govt to immediately withdraw charges against detained minors

Senator Shehu Sani has called for the withdrawal of charges against minors arraigned on Friday at the court in Abuja for participating in EndBadGovernance protest.

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