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.

8266 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Wike vs Fubara: Police storm Rivers LG areas, patrol secretariats, video trends

Politics

11 months ago

LG autonomy: Senate backs Supreme Court judgement, issues fresh directive to states

Politics

11 months ago

“It’s a private design”: Keyamo gives reason Tinubu approved airstrip for Oyedepo's Canaanland

Politics

11 months ago

Prince of Zazzau dies in tragic auto crash, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

“Why Tinubu will be hard to defeat in 2027”: Prominent ex-APC chieftain Lukman explains

Politics

11 months ago

Hardship: “N40,000 not enough to feed 4 children,” Wife begs court to increase feeding allowance

Nigeria

11 months ago

Edo: Protest rocks INEC headquarters as PDP gets court order to inspect election materials

Politics

11 months ago

APC supporters stormed INEC office in Edo state to protest an alleged plot by the PDP to tamper with result sheets and other materials used during the election.

Court recognises Abure as Labour Party’s national chairman, gives fresh order to INEC

Politics

11 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja has validated the Labour Party's 2024 national convention, further affirming Julius Abure as the chairman of the opposition party.

Edo election update: PDP accuses INEC of doctoring BVAS to conceal rigging, makes key demand

Politics

11 months ago

The PDP has condemned INEC for allegedly obstructing access to election materials in Edo state. The party also alleged that the APC manipulated the election results.

BBNaija 9: Delta senator reacts to Kellyrae winning No Loose Guard, “He conducted himself with dignity”

Politics

11 months ago

Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated Kellyrae, the winner of Big Brother Nigeria Season 9. He described his triumph as an inspiration for the youths in Delta state

Akwa Ibom LG poll: Confusion as 2 winners emerge in Akpabio’s LGA

Politics

11 months ago

The Akwa Ibom state local government election results in the Essien Udim LGA, the home constituency of Godswill Akpabio has thrown the state into utter confusion.

Lord’s Chosen GO taunts critics attacking church: “Wonders remain strange to unbelievers”

Nigeria

11 months ago

Lord’s Chosen GO Lazarus Mouka maintained that the testimonies of members of the church and the miracles are genuine and cannot be understood by those mocking God.

Jubilation as Kano Governor Yusuf bags NUT golden award, photos trend

Education

11 months ago

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has conferred an honour on Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his exceptional performance in reforming the state’s education sector.

Rivers LG poll: PDP BoT chairman reacts as APP clears 22 councils, “We shot ourselves in the leg”

Politics

11 months ago

PDP BoT chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara has complained bitterly as Governor Sim Fubara's proxy party defeated the ruling party in the Rivers LG election.

Tragedy as popular pastor collapses, dies during service in Borno

Nigeria

11 months ago

Reverend Alaku Vincent, a renowned cleric in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, reportedly collapsed and passed away on Sunday, during a child dedication ceremony.

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