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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Tinubu returns to Nigeria after visit to China, UK, presidency releases video

Nigeria

2 years ago

“Nigeria’s Donald Trump”: Peter Obi slams presidency over attempt to divert attention with US election

Politics

2 years ago

Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu congratulates Muslims, urges them to reflect on virtues of Prophet Muhammad

Nigeria

2 years ago

Kano Emirate tussle: Drama as court restrains Emir Bayero from renovating Nasarawa palace

Nigeria

2 years ago

Northern group rejects proposed Amendments to CBN Act, cites consequences

Nigeria

2 years ago

Video: Dino Melaye breaks silence on suspension, reveals alleged source of PDP crisis

Politics

2 years ago

“We’II protect votes with our blood,” PDP chairman vows ahead of Edo poll

Politics

2 years ago

At the PDP rally on Saturday, the party's chairman, Illiya Damagum, has vowed to defend votes with "blood" in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state.

Flooding: “Jailed terrorists might have escaped,” Nigerian governor raises alarm in trending interview

Nigeria

2 years ago

Borno state governor Babagana Zulum said there are possibility that a few Boko Haram leaders might have fled from the prison in Maiduguri, due to the recent flooding

Tinubu reacts as military kills notorious bandit kingpin in North-West: “We’re up to the task”

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has commended the military's recent operations that have dealt significant blows to security threats in Nigeria’s north-west region.

Edo guber: Trouble for PDP, Obaseki as popular senator dumps party, rejoins APC

Politics

2 years ago

Former Edo North Senator, Francis Alimikhena, has dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Edo state for the APC ahead of the governorship election in the state

BREAKING: VP Shettima arrives in Edo for APC gov'ship campaign finale, video emerges

Politics

2 years ago

On Saturday, September 14, Vice President Kashim Shettima landed in Benin City for the grand finale of the All Progressives Congress governorship campaign rally.

UNIBEN students trapped as building collapses amid heavy rainfall, video emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

A heavy rainfall on Saturday morning has led to the collapse of a 3-storey building in Edo state. Many students of the University of Benin are currently trapped.

US election: “Why I won’t debate Kamala Harris again,” Donald Trump gives reason

2 years ago

Ahead of the US election, Republican candidate Donald Trump has ditched a debate rematch with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, noting he won Tuesday night’s debate.

Fuel hike: Dino Melaye flaunts new bike amid suspension, video trends, “Baba no even send PDP”

Politics

2 years ago

Former Kogi Senator Dino Melaye has lamented fuel price hike and scarcity. He purchased a new motorbike and noted Tinubu's economy influenced his decision.

EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Drama as activist apologises to ex-Kogi governor, video trends

Politics

2 years ago

Activist Daniel Atayi has publicly apologised to Yahaya Bello over criticism amid his case with the EFCC. He noted that the fight against corruption is selective.

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