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.

7544 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Uromi killings: Tension grips Sokoto as Igbo traders shut shops over rumoured protests

Traders in Sokoto state have reportedly shut their shops amid rumours of a protest over the killing of 16 hunters in Edo state. The state police command reacted.

JAMB uncovers Kano varsity applicants with fake results: “Only 6 out of 148 were genuine”

JAMB has revealed that only six out of 148 A-Level results submitted to Bayero University Kano were genuine, vowing to renew its fight against fraudulent admission.

Breaking: Court bars parties from granting interviews in Natasha’s case against Akpabio

Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio from discussing their ongoing legal dispute in the media

Akpabio breaks silence on Abbo’s allegation of masterminding removal of 5 senators from Senate

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted the claims by sacked Senator Elisha Abbo that he masterminded the removal of five federal lawmakers from the Senate.

Anxiety as gunmen kidnap Ebonyi gov’s aide, details emerge

Gunmen reportedly abducted Governor Nwifuru’s aide, Blessing Adagba, in Ebonyi state. The state police confirmed that the abductors demanded N30 million ransom.

IGP reportedly takes action against AIG Gumel for criticising Fubara’s suspension

Police boss Kayode Egbetokun reportedly transferred AIG Usaini Gumel over his alleged remarks on Rivers state emergency rule and the suspension of Governor Fubara.

Labour Party reacts as Supreme Court sacks Abure as national chairman: “The implication is clear”

The Labour Party has clarified that Julius Abure remained its national chairman, insisting that the Supreme Court's recent judgement was clearly misinterpreted.

Tragedy as retired policeman reportedly kills 3, self over land dispute

Retired DSP Charles Atideka allegedly shot and killed three people in Badagry over a land dispute before taking his own life. His son shared further details.

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