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.

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denied any links to militant groups, noting allegations of involvement in oil facility explosions in Rivers are “fake” and “malicious”

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The federal government revealed on Monday that some of the fleeing inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi state have been recaptured.

Soyinka finally speaks on promise to assess Tinubu after one year: “Stop working on my timetable”

In an interview, Wole Soyinka dismissed calls for him to assess Tinubu’s administration, stating he does not follow a scheduled timetable for commentary.

Rivers emergency rule: Atiku’s aide reacts, shares what could happen to governors Tinubu 'no longer needs’

An aide to Atiku Abubakar, Ademola Olarewaju, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency rule in Rivers and suspending Governor Fubara.

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned against excessive borehole drilling at homes in Ogun state, citing environmental risks and failure in water management.

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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

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