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.

8251 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FG, gives reason

Nigeria

9 months ago

“You've proven true love is not a myth”: Osinbajo celebrates wife on 35th wedding anniversary, photos trend

Nigeria

9 months ago

Minimum wage: NLC begins 2-day warning strike, details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

“How I almost became a drug addict”: Obasanjo shares disturbing experience

Nigeria

9 months ago

Presidency fumes as Bishop Kukah mentions Tinubu, 1 other Nigerian in power by accident

Politics

9 months ago

Nigerian governor orders arrest, prosecution of 6 health ministry officials, reason emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

Seyi Tinubu: PDP chieftain likens Lagos 2027 agenda to Bush's family strategy in America

Politics

9 months ago

PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi has criticised Seyi Tinubu's endorsement for Lagos governor. He compared it to the Bush family’s political dynasty in America

100 days in office: Tinubu's appointee Walson-Jack lists her achievements as Head of Service

Nigeria

9 months ago

In her first 100 days as Head of the Civil Service, Esther Didi Walson-Jack launched groundbreaking initiatives and new policies, to reform Nigeria’s civil service.

Kogi governor Ododo releases statement, issues strong warning amid rising tension in state

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo has convened an emergency security meeting to address the rising tension in the state following an alleged death of a Fulani settler.

Oyedepo’s Winners Chapel joins forces with group to protect children: “We all have a responsibility”

Nigeria

9 months ago

Winners' Chapel Leeds and Afrikindness launched a specialized child safeguarding training pack, designed to meet the needs of African and faith-based communities.

Shehu Sani reacts as reps reject bill proposing 6-year single tenure for president: “Chop and go”

Politics

9 months ago

Shehu Sani has reacted as the House of Representatives rejected the bill proposing a single six-year tenure for president. He described the move as “chop and go.”

Simon Ekpa: Enugu gov Mbah reacts, vows to provide evidence against pro-Biafra agitator

Nigeria

9 months ago

Enugu governor Peter Mbah has reacted to the arrest of Simon Ekpa, Finland-based leader of the "Autopilots." He vowed to provide evidence of Ekpa’s alleged crimes.

Seyi Tinubu: “I’m qualified to be Lagos gov,” Obasa declares ahead of 2027, video trends

Politics

9 months ago

Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has clarified that he is not too young or lacking in experience to run as governor of Lagos state.

Supreme Court finally gives verdict on 36 governors’ suit against FG over gas earnings

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 36 states, seeking accountability from the federal government over gas earnings and other related products.

Did Bamidele exchange blows with Senate President Akpabio? Truth emerges

Politics

9 months ago

Opeyemi Bamidele, the leader of the Senate, on Thursday, dismissed claims of an altercation between him and the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.

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