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.

6824 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Hardship: Primate Ayodele predicts more economic woes under Tinubu, says “I pity Nigerians”

In a statement issued on Friday, Primate Ayodele said President Bola Tinubu's government lacked the solutions needed to rescue Nigeria's dying economy.

Rivers crisis: APC chairman breaks silence on Wike, 27 lawmakers’ defection, “I tried to woo them”

Tony Okocha, Rivers APC chairman, has confirmed that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the 27 lawmakers currently fighting with Governor Fubara are not members of the APC

Nigerian governor takes action on payment of N70,000 minimum wage

Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni has set up a ten-man committee to oversee the implementation of the new national minimum wage recently approved by Tinubu's government.

Barau Tsunami: Deputy Senate President reacts as prominent NNPP chieftains defect to APC in Kano

The Deputy Senate President Jibrin has received several chieftains who dumped the NNPP for the APC in Kano state. He assured them that the APC is a party for all.

Rivers Gov Fubara honours late Access Bank CEO, awards scholarship to 100 students at Wigwe University

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has awarded scholarships to 100 students at Wigwe University, ensuring the legacy of its founder, the late Herbert Wigwe, continues

Jigawa tanker explosion: Death toll hits 167 as Kano Gov Yusuf donates N100 million to support victims

The tragic fuel tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA of Jigawa state, has resulted in the loss of 167 lives, Governor Namadi confirmed in a terse statement.

“Fuel, FX subsidies are gone,” Tinubu’s govt declares, details emerge

The federal government on Thursday, announced the end of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies. The minister of finance, Wale Edun, revealed this on Thursday.

Senate takes action amid rumours of impeachment plot against Akpabio

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, October 17, passed a vote of confidence in its president, Godswill Akpabio over fresh move by some northern senators to impeach him.

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