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.

8264 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Politics

11 months ago

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

Politics

11 months ago

Tragedy as man sets grandmother ablaze in Jigawa, police react

Nigeria

11 months ago

Rivers crisis: LG chairman removes Wike’s name from council building, video trends

Politics

11 months ago

N70k minimum wage: Nigerian gov suspends top aide over unauthorised statement

Nigeria

11 months ago

Ex-minister reportedly shot dead in Mumbai, details emerge

Asia

11 months ago

Retired general shot in Defence minister’s home state, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

In a brazen attack on Sunday, bandits has reportedly shot General Lawal B. Muhammad (rtd), the DG of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG).

NNPCL Boss Kyari thrown into mourning as 25-year-old daughter dies, Vice President Shettima reacts

Nigeria

11 months ago

On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited NNPC boss Mele Kyari to console him over the tragic death of his 25 years old daughter. Photos have emerged.

Hardship: Remi Tinubu sends strong message to Nigerian youths, insists “No food for lazy man”

Politics

11 months ago

At the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in Ile-Ife, Osun state, Oluremi Tinubu urged youths to be hardworking, noting that there is no food for lazy man.

“Why military hasn’t gone after Asari-Dokubo,” DHQ gives reason

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday threw an open challenge to ex-Niger Delta militant warlord Asari-Dokubo after he threatened to shoot down military helicopters.

PDP faction appoints new national chairman, details emerge

Politics

11 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday confirmed the appointment of Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the party's acting National Chairman amidst leadership crisis.

Fuel price hike: Ndume identifies those behind “harsh reforms, bad policies” under Tinubu

Politics

11 months ago

Borno Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Tinubu to reduce fuel and food prices in the interest of Nigerians. He also gave Tinubu's government bad counsel.

Man narrates how he stole his former employer’s car to fund father’s burial

Nigeria

11 months ago

Joseph Ada, aged 27, was arrested by the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad after he attempted to sell his former boss’s stolen car to fund his father's burial.

Fayose taunts PDP over suspension of Damagum, top party executives: “Exciting drama”

Politics

11 months ago

A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted as a faction of the PDP suspended acting national chairman Umar Damagum and other top party executives.

Mother faints as police arrest 14-year-old son for stealing cable in popular Ibadan stadium

Nigeria

11 months ago

A 14-year-old student was arrested for allegedly stealing wire and cables at Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan. In a twist, the boy's mother fainted.

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