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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Patience Umo Eno: 7 things you need to know about late Akwa Ibom governor’s wife

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu reacts as Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno's wife dies: “A profound loss”

Politics

a year ago

“A remarkable figure in faith”: Peter Obi hails Oyedepo on 70th birthday

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Emir Sanusi reacts as Jonathan breaks silence on his removal as CBN gov, “I bear you no grudge”

Politics

a year ago

Cabinet reshuffle: “Why Tinubu shouldn’t trust his righthand men,” Ex-Minister speaks

Politics

a year ago

Drama as Fubara’s wife taunts Wike, go spiritual, says “Enemies of Rivers will be shamed”

Politics

a year ago

Yahaya Bello: “How $300,000 flowed from Kogi govt to my accounts,” Witness tells court

Politics

a year ago

Jamilu Abdullahi, an Abuja-based BDC operator, has testified in court, regarding the alleged N3b fraud case and financial transactions involving Yahaya Bello.

Jubilation as Anambra governor declares free education for senior secondary schools, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra governor, Charles Soludo, on Thursday, September 26, announced free education for students of public senior secondary schools in the state.

Renewed Hope: Excitement as Tinubu's govt donates laptops to students in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government has donated 50 laptops to secondary school students in Abuja. Abiola Arogundade, the SSA to the President on vocational education confirmed.

Nigeria at 64: FG releases timetable of activities to mark Independence Day

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government has outlined the activities for the 64th Independence Day celebration. The Inter-Ministerial Committee led by Sen. George Akume disclosed.

Bobrisky saga: FG orders probe of bribery allegations against prison CG

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government has ordered an investigation into the alleged claim by Bobrisky that he never slept in the correctional facility after his conviction.

Tinubu’s govt reportedly files fresh charge against Yahaya Bello, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The federal government has filed a fresh suit against against Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state, for alleged fraud of N110 billion.

“I won’t tolerate corruption”: New CJN Kekere-Ekun declares, shares crucial plan

Nigeria

a year ago

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been confirmed as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. After her confirmation on Wednesday, she pledged zero tolerance for corruption.

“2 million security personnel can’t protect over 200 million Nigerians”: COAS Lagbaja explains

Nigeria

a year ago

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has stressed that the Nigerian Army, along with other security agencies in the country, is under-resourced.

Jubilation as Oyo governor promotes 1,800 workers, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has approved the promotion of 1,800 workers and reinstatement of 47 civil servants wrongfully dismissed under previous government.

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