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.

8269 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Ex-Ogun councillor shot dead in Abeokuta, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Ondo guber poll: EFCC operatives storm polling units amid vote-buying reports

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Mimiko loses his cool as he warns against manipulation of Ondo gov election

Politics

a year ago

Ondo 2024: Akeredolu family breaks silence on 'dumping' Aiyedatiwa, endorsement of SDP candidate

Politics

a year ago

“How late Lagbaja nominated me for national honour,” acting COAS, Oluyede speaks in trending video

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians react as Lagos demolishes 138 shanties where tenants pay N100k annual rent, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Supreme Court finally gives verdict on 16 governors’ suit against EFCC, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

On Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed a suit instituted by some state challenging the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act.

Drama as Wike celebrates Fayose after taunting Atiku with PDP’s 2027 ticket: “He never pretends”

Politics

a year ago

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has congratulated Ayo Fayose on his 64th birthday. He described the ex-governor as a "dependable ally".

Taoreed Lagbaja: Tears, tributes as late Chief of army staff is laid to rest, video goes viral

Nigeria

a year ago

Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the late Chief of Army Staff, was buried at the National Cemetery in Abuja amid tears and tributes. A photo of the development has emerged

Ex-minister Fani-Kayode reacts as Atiku’s ex-aide joins Tinubu’s cabinet: “I have no doubt”

Politics

a year ago

Femi Fani-Kayode has congratulated and prayed for Daniel Bwala on his new role as special adviser on media and public communications to President Tinubu.

Alleged N110.4bn fraud: EFCC takes fresh action in case against Yahaya Bello, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The EFCC has requested an adjournment in the corruption case against former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. This is after Bello’s co-defendants were admitted to bail.

Ondo 2024: 8 major facts about Bamidele Akingboye, SDP governorship candidate

Politics

a year ago

SDP candidate, Bamidele Akingboye, is a renowned philanthropist, business mogul and technocrat. Legit.ng presents key facts about the major contender of Ondo poll.

Ondo 2024: 8 things to know about Lucky Aiyedatiwa, APC governorship candidate

Politics

a year ago

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo state's 7th civilian governor, is among the major contenders for the gubernatorial race. Legit.ng present key facts about the APC candidate.

“Why Adeyanju started attacking me,” Wike opens up

Politics

a year ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike explained that because he rejected Deji Adeyanju's plea to be PDP's spokesman, the rights activist started criticising FCTA administration.

N1.3 trillion probe: Okowa steps out in style after EFCC's arrest, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday, joined Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at a key event in the state, after the EFCC arrested and detained him.

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