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.

7537 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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JUST IN: Tinubu approves establishment of two new federal universities

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Afenifere youth leader shot, kidnapped, N100 million ransom demanded

Gunmen have abducted Eniola Ojajuni, the national president of the Afenifere Youth Council, in Abuja. The kidnappers are demanding a N100 million ransom.

Police react as purported list of 43 fake job venues in Lagos is released

The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday, vowed to investigate 43 alleged fake job venues in Lagos after the list was released by an X user on the social media platform.

Retired Gen. Rotimi refutes Akande’s claim on Bola Ige's assassination threat: “There was pressure”

Ex-Military Governor Brig.-Gen Oluwole Rotimi said he didn’t tell late Bola Ige he would face consequences if he quit the cabinet of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Buhari’s ex-aide reacts as Peter Obi’s ally joins APC: “Opposition formations will disappear”

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has reacted as Valentine Ozigbo, former Labour Party governorship aspirant in Anambra state, defected to the ruling APC.

Tinubu urged to intervene as group faults NNPC's claim on imports

A group has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, to stop lying to Nigerians over the importation of fuel.

Just in: 8 injured as gun discharges at church convention, location announced

The Adamawa state police has reacted as a hunter's gun was reported to have fallen from the handler and discharged accidentally, leading to injuries of eight people.

LG Autonomy: “Why CBN delayed funds despite Supreme Court order,” Tinubu’s FG explains

The Nigerian government has explained that direct funding to LGAs has not started despite a Supreme Court ruling, due to lack of necessary modalities.

Just In: Tinubu makes new appointment in Nigerian College of Aviation Technology

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, as the new rector and CEO of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology.

Anambra guber aspirant, Valentine Ozigbo dumps Labour Party, gives reason

The governorship aspirant of of the Labour Party in Anambra state, Mr Valentine Ozigbo has resigned from the party. He made this known in a statement on Wednesday.

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