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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VDM's allegations: Falana breaks silence on Bobrisky’s call to Falz, video trends

Nigeria

11 months ago

Bobrisky: “Some persons threatened to kill my daughter If I sue VDM,” Falana alleges in viral interview

Politics

11 months ago

Presidential Teachers’ Award: Celebration as Zamfara principal emerges overall best, wins brand new car

Education

11 months ago

Rivers LG poll: PDP chieftain reacts as Fubara regains control amid rift with Wike

Politics

11 months ago

Rivers LG election: PDP chieftain demands urgent action from Tinubu as Fubara, IGP disagree

Politics

11 months ago

Minimum wage: Jubilation as Nigerian governor discloses when workers will receive N70k alert

Nigeria

11 months ago

LG poll: “I’m the greatest loser,” Rivers Governor Fubara shares biggest regret, video trends

Politics

11 months ago

Rivers state governor Siminalyi Fubara on Thursday, described the PDP's withdrawal from the October 5 Local Government elections as a big loss. A video has emerged.

Bobrisky: Falana reacts to VDM’s allegations in trending interview, “Infantile radicalism”

Nigeria

11 months ago

Femi Falana (SAN) said he has never met Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky. This is after VDM alleged that Falana sought a presidential pardon for Bobrisky for N10 million.

2027: Oyo Gov Makinde taunts those lobbying to succeed him, “I'll have a say”

Politics

11 months ago

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said he and the electorates would have a say in determining who will occupy the Agodi Government House to succeed him in 2027.

Adamawa governor Fintiri orders workers to submit certificates or risk losing October salary

Nigeria

11 months ago

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has directed over 7,000 workers in the state to submit original certificates to prevent job loss and delayed October salary.

Nigeria has 29%: Full list of 40 countries with highest US visa rejection rate emerges

11 months ago

The US Department of State's latest report reveals Nigeria's 29% visa rejection rate. Full list of other countries with highest US visa rejection rate has emerged.

Emirate tussle: Drama as NSA Ribadu calls Bayero Emir of Kano at Abuja event

Politics

11 months ago

NSA Nuhu Ribadu has acknowledged Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano during a meeting of the security issues that have occurred in Sahel region, held in Abuja.

Governor Fubara declares 2-day public holiday in Rivers, details emerge

Politics

11 months ago

Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays to enable residents participate in the LG elections.

Celebration as Nigerian governor gifts monarchs brand new SUVs, photo emerges

Politics

11 months ago

Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has presented Toyota Land Cruisers to the state's First Class Emirs, in recognition of their crucial roles in promoting peace in the state

Gunmen kill 2 soldiers, others in fresh attack in Benue, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Suspected armed herders attacked Benue state and reportedly killed six people, including two soldiers. The chairman of Agatu LGA, Philip Ebenyakwu, confirmed.

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