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.

7873 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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The House of Representatives said it has received 46 formal requests for the creation of new states, alongside 117 demands for new LGAs across Nigeria.

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said on Tuesday, July 8, it will determine the 2025 admission benchmarks for universities, polytechnics and others.

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A tragic explosion that occurred in Kano state on Monday, where an unexploded grenade detonated at a local scrapyard, claiming one live and injuring six others.

2027 election: “Coalition on the menu,” Atiku declares as he hosts Peter Obi, video emerges

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On Wednesday, July 2, Atiku Abubakar hosted Labour Party's Peter Obi, at his Abuja residence amid coalition talks to unseat President Tinubu. A video has surfaced.

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Politics

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Umar Damagum has issued fresh warning to its members planning to join the new coalition championed by Atiku Abubakar.

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A Justice Department memo under the Donald Trump administration aims to strip citizenship from naturalised Americans convicted of certain crimes.

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