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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Farouk Lawan: Kano lawmaker regains freedom after serving 5-year jail term, video trends

Politics

a year ago

16 govs vs EFCC: Supreme Court takes action as 3 states pull out of case

Nigeria

a year ago

Mohbad: Lagos Attorney General receives US toxicologist’s report, says “Trial to commence soon”

Nigeria

a year ago

Suspense as Supreme Court set to rule on 16 governors’ vs EFCC suit

Politics

a year ago

Supreme Court: Anambra dumps 16 govs, withdraws from suit seeking to declare EFCC illegal

Politics

a year ago

“I’m on God’s payroll”: Bishop Oyedepo shares when he last earned a salary, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Emirate tussle: Gov Yusuf presents staff of office to reinstated Emir, photos trend

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has presented the Staff of Office to the reinstated Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir. He urged him to lead with integrity.

Bribery: FG panel submits report, insists Bobrisky served jail term, says “He enjoyed privileges”

Nigeria

a year ago

An investigative panel has confirmed that Bobrisky completed the six-month jail term, dismissing claims of bribery and preferential treatment during incarceration.

“How Oluwo of Iwo chased me out of his palace,” Ooni of Ife narrates frightening experience

Nigeria

a year ago

The Ooni of Ife has revealed he was chased from the Oluwo of Iwo's palace during a visit amid concerns over their strained relationship due to cultural differences

Pastor Kumuyi cautions preachers exploiting poor members with sowing seed: “Examine yourself”

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor William Kumuyi has urged preachers to stop exploiting church members, urging the church to render financial assistance to the poor especially widows.

Lagbaja: Military breaks silence on appointing acting COAS, says “Calls for coup is treasonable”

Nigeria

a year ago

The Defence Headquarters in a statement on Monday, debunked reports of appointing acting Chief of Army Staff, as COAS Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja embarks on leave.

Kano court arraigns Jigawa commissioner caught with married woman in uncompleted building

Nigeria

a year ago

The DG of Hisbah Commission in Kano state, said the Jigawa state commissioner, Mr Auwal Sankara, will be arraigned in a Kano court today, over alleged infidelity.

Ondo guber: Ganduje announces APC’s plan to capture all southwest states, “I won’t reveal our secret”

Politics

a year ago

APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has disclosed that the ruling party has some strategy to capture all the southwest states ahead of the 2027 election.

DSS boss reportedly removes Tinubu’s top bodyguard, appoints replacement

Politics

a year ago

The DG of the State Security Service has reportedly replaced Adeboyega Fasasi with Rasheed Atanda Lawal as CSO to President Tinubu, amidst series of allegations.

“How I suffered 25% hearing loss,” Obasanjo breaks silence

Politics

a year ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has narrated how he experienced 25% hearing loss. He highlighted the need for awareness and regular health checks.

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