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.

7530 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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BREAKING: “My life is in danger,” NAFDAC DG raises fresh alarm

The director-general of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised an alarm over death threats following a crackdown on fake drugs worth over N1 trillion.

Tension as soldier allegedly kills youth in Akwa Ibom, police react

There is tension in Akwa Ibom state after a soldier allegedly killed a youth over diesel theft. The state police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, has reacted.

“Buhari’s infrastructural drive better than Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’Adua combined,” Bashir Ahmad speaks

Ex-presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has maintained that Muhammadu Buhari’s infrastructure achievements surpassed those of Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, and Jonathan combined.

Breaking: Natasha files N100 billion defamation suit against Akpabio, details emerge

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sues Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation, seeking N100 billion in damages over alleged damaging remarks.

Tragedy as groom, bride’s sister die minutes to wedding in Bauchi: “Unimaginable loss”

A wedding in Bauchi state took a tragic turn as the groom and bride’s sister reportedly died in an accident minutes to the ceremony. The bride’s family has reacted.

Drama as Emefiele asks judge to step aside, reason emerges

A Lagos court has adjourned Godwin Emefiele’s corruption trial to February 26, 2025, after his legal team requested the judge’s recusal, citing judicial bias.

APC lambasts El-Rufai over attacks on Tinubu, NSA Ribadu: “A grudging man with unmet expectations”

The APC has dismissed ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai’s criticism of President Tinubu and NSA Ribadu, labelling his remarks as frustration over personal ambitions.

Alleged fraud: “Yahaya Bello’s name not on N550m Abuja property documents,” EFCC witness tells court

The EFCC's key witness has claimed that former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello's name was not on the alleged purchased N550 million property in Abuja.

Tragedy as man allegedly beats girlfriend to death in Lagos, police react

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Lagos state for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death. The state police command said investigations are ongoing.

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