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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Prince of Zazzau dies in tragic auto crash, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Politics

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year ago

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

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

Nigeria

a year ago

In a trending interview, Femi Falana said Bobrisky sought financial help from his son, rapper Falz, for a special prison section and not for a presidential pardon.

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

Politics

a year ago

In an interview that has gone viral, human rights lawyer Femi Falana has alleged threats to his safety and family over his lawsuit against Verydarkman.

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

Education

a year ago

Musa Paila, a principal in Zamfara state, has been awarded the Best Principal in the public Senior Secondary Schools at the 2024 Presidential Teachers Awards.

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