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.

8262 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“PDP crisis over,” Bauchi governor, Damagum declare, details emerge

Politics

10 months ago

New curriculum expected as FG okays plumbing, hairstyling, others for primary, secondary schools

Education

10 months ago

Photos emerge as Peter Obi donates N50m to Shanahan Varsity, N10m to Anambra nursing school

Politics

10 months ago

Bobrisky saga: Court orders VeryDarkMan to remove defamatory posts about Falana, Falz

Nigeria

10 months ago

Hardship: Fayose sends crucial message to Tinubu over harsh reforms, “It’s not easy for Nigerians”

Politics

10 months ago

Shehu Sani calls for FIFA, CAF sanction against Libya over “ill-treatment of Super Eagles”

Football

10 months ago

NNPP members disown Kwankwaso as party leader, set red caps on fire

Politics

10 months ago

In a dramatic twist, some factional members of the NNPP in Minna, Niger state capital, have disowned Rabiu Kwankwaso as the party leader, claiming he is a threat.

APC suspends ex-Bayelsa deputy governor, 6 others indefinitely, details emerge

Politics

10 months ago

The Bayelsa state chapter of the APChas announced the indefinite suspension of ex-deputy governor of the state, Werinipre Seibarugu, and six others.

“Why Atiku should drop 2027 presidential bid,” Fayose spills in trending interview

Politics

10 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, ex-Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose has urged Atiku Abubakar to reconsider his political aspirations after failed attempts.

US election: Trump escapes ‘3rd assassination attempt’ as police arrest man with guns at rally

10 months ago

A man was arrested with weapons on his way to Donald Trump’s California rally on Saturday. This comes a few weeks before the US 2024 presidential election.

PDP crisis: “Why Damagum should go,” Bode George gives reason

Politics

10 months ago

Chief Olabode George has insisted that PDP acting national chairman Umar Damagum should go, noting that his continued stay violates the party's constitution.

Newly appointed DPO gunned down by kidnappers in Delta ambush, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Delta state police command is in mourning after its newly appointed DPO was killed by kidnappers in an ambush. Some other officers were also reported killed.

What will happen to north if south achieves Biafra Republic, ex-Waziri Prof Lugga spills

Politics

11 months ago

Former Wazirin Katsina, Sani Abubakar Lugga, has warned that without preparation, the North could struggle to survive should the South achieve Biafra nation.

PDP chieftain reacts as Reps move to establish Bola Tinubu University: “Misplaced priority”

Politics

11 months ago

PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi has described the House of Representatives' move to establish the Bola Tinubu University as "a misplaced priority."

LG autonomy: How govs, LG chairmen allegedly enter deals to bypass order on council funds

Politics

11 months ago

Some governors have refused to comply with the Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy. They have entered a deal with the newly elected LG chairmen over council funds.

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