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.

7464 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“Empower youths with employment, not rice”: Nigerian governor’s son challenges Seyi Tinubu

Shamsuddeen Mohammed has urged Seyi Tinubu to prioritise employment and empowerment programmes for Bauchi youths instead of distributing rice and food.

Rivers emergency rule: “What Wike stands to benefit from Tinubu’s declaration,” Top analyst speaks

Dare Akinniyi has alleged that President Tinubu’s declaration of an emergency rule in Rivers state will benefit Nyesom Wike and an APC strategy for the 2027 election

Osun crisis: Ex-councillor killed, houses razed in fresh attack, governor reacts

A former councillor in Osun state has died as the boundary dispute between Ifon and Ilobu escalates. Governor Adeleke has issued a fresh order to security agencies

“How Akpabio silenced lawmakers who opposed Tinubu’s emergency rule,” PDP senator speaks

Bayelsa West senator, Seriake Dickson, said Senate President Godwill Akpabio silenced senators who openly opposed President Tinubu's emergency rule in Rivers state.

"Akpabio said my waist would make good movements,” Natasha alleges, shares what other senators did

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged repeated sexual harassment by Senate President Akpabio, describing her suspension as a political attempt to silence her.

Fubara’s suspension: Ijaw leaders to meet Tinubu, decide on options, “Wike has been the antagonist”

The Ijaw ethnic group in the Niger Delta region has demanded the sack of FCT minister Nyesom Wike. They made this call ahead of their meeting with President Tinubu.

Rivers emergency rule: IGP issues fresh order as police join forces with military, details emerge

IGP Egbetokun has ordered the deployment of additional security personnel to Rivers state after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state.

“How I endured Akpabio’s sexual advances for over one year,” Natasha speaks

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that Senate President Akpabio subjected her to sexual harassment for over a year, leading to her six-month suspension.

Nigerian governor approves salary increment for tertiary institutions’ staff

Kano state government led by Abba Yusuf has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary for academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions.

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