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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Edo election: APC, PDP supporters occupy popular market in Benin, jubilating ahead of final result

Politics

11 months ago

Edo state governorship election 2024: Polling units results live updates

Politics

11 months ago

Edo governorship election update: Anxiety as INEC finally begins collation of results

Politics

11 months ago

Edo governorship election update: Tension as INEC hints at cancelling some results on IReV

Politics

11 months ago

Kwara LG polls: Jubilation as APC wins all chairmanship, councillorship positions, breakdown of results emerge

Politics

11 months ago

Edo election update: Elderly voters pray for victory of APC candidate Okpebholo, video trends

Politics

11 months ago

Edo election update: PDP demands immediate release of arrested voters, tells APC “The game is up”

Politics

11 months ago

The PDP on Saturday, demanded the release of voters, including its members and supporters who were illegally arrested in the ongoing Edo governorship poll.

“Why I grounded my private jet,” Prominent southeast senator Orji Kalu opens up

Politics

11 months ago

Abia Senator Orji Uzor Kalu revealed that he stopped using his private jet since August 2024 ue to the current economic crisis and new price of petrol.

Edo governorship election: Anxiety as PDP raises fresh alarm over plot to change results

Politics

11 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party alleges that the All Progressives Congress is planning to disrupt the Edo State election collation process and manipulate results.

BREAKING: INEC speaks on announcement of Edo governorship election results

Politics

11 months ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has not received governorship election results from any of the 18 local government areas (LGAs) in Edo state.

Edo election update: Tension as Edo PDP candidate raises fresh alarm, video emerges

Politics

11 months ago

Edo PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo has raised concerns about security threats. In a viral video, he criticised INEC officials for late arrival at his ward.

Edo guber: “Despite attempts to buy votes, I’ll win,” Ighodalo vows to defeat close rival, video trends

Politics

11 months ago

PDP governorship candidate in the governorship election held on Saturday, September 21, in Edo state, Asue Ighodalo, has expressed confidence in winning the election

Edo guber: Concern rises as NYSC members, electoral officials await allowances, photos emerge

Politics

11 months ago

NYSC members and electoral officials for the Edo governorship election were seen stranded on Saturday as they await their allowances before heading to polling units.

Edo guber: Benin Traders defy police order, engage in early morning transactions

Politics

11 months ago

On Saturday morning, traders at the new Benin market defy police order on movement restriction to conduct brisk business on the first day of the Edo election.

Edo 2024: “What I’ll do if I’m offered,” INEC commissioner discloses in trending interview

Politics

11 months ago

Prof. Rhoda Gumus, INEC National Commissioner for Edo, has assured electorates of a free and fair governorship election, while noting that she won't accept bribe.

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