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.

7544 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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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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The Senate has summoned Nigeria's security chiefs as concerns rises over allegations that USAID is funding terrorist groups, including Boko Haram.

Boko Haram sponsor: Senate threatens USAID's expulsion over alleged terrorism funding

Nigerian Senate led by Godwsill Akpabio has threatened that USAID could be expelled from the country if found guilty of sponsoring Boko Haram activities in Nigeria.

Nigerian governor begins distribution of 40,000 goats, location announced: “It cost N5.7 billion”

Governor Dikko Radda has launched a N5.7 billion Goat Rearing Initiative in Katsina, distributing 40,000 goats to boost livestock farming and women’s empowerment.

“I'm still facing 4 lawsuits from Afe Babalola’s firm,” Dele Farotimi alleges

Activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, disclosed that he was still faced with four separate suits in different states filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law firm

Tinubu reacts as PANDEF leader Edwin Clark dies: “History will remember him”

President Tinubu has reacted to the death of Chief Edwin Clark, a statesman and Niger Delta advocate. He recognised his significant contributions to national unity.

Soludo breaks silence on reports of arresting women without bras or pants in Anambra

Governor Chukwuma Soludo, in a statement, denied reports of ordering the arrest of women without bras or pants, insisting the directive is false and misleading.

Excited 94-year-old Nigerian man registers for 2025 UTME, says “I can now attain my dream”

Adedapo Idowu, 94-year-old man, finally fulfilled his dream as he registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. JAMB confirmed in it's bulletin

Obasa vs Meranda: Lagos Assembly breaks silence on allegations linking Remi Tinubu to leadership crisis

Lagos State House of Assembly has denied reports alleging First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s involvement in its crisis, describing it as false and baseless.

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