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.

8278 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Huge tragedy as Sultan, Emir of Bichi’s Father-in-Law dies in London, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

“My daughter lied to me initially,” Romanus Ejikeme, Mmesoma’s Father tenders apology to JAMB, Nigerians

Education

2 years ago

BREAKING: Photos emerge as President Tinubu arrives in Guinea-Bissau, visits Nigerian troops

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: President Tinubu departs Nigeria again, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

What I'll do if President Tinubu asks me to dialogue with bandits, Sheikh Gumi reveals

Politics

2 years ago

“Anambra panel report vindicated the board,” JAMB reacts to Mmesoma Ejikeme’s confession, reveals next move

Education

2 years ago

BREAKING: Innoson withdraws N3m scholarship awarded to Mmesoma Ejikeme, gives reason

Education

2 years ago

Innoson Group has withdrawn the scholarship awarded to Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme who forged her 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result.

FULL TEXT: Anambra Committee reveals how Mmesoma Ejikeme manipulated UTME result with her mobile phone

Education

2 years ago

The panel of inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government has confirmed that Mmesoma Ejikeme manipulated her UTME result. Legit.ng compiled the full text.

President Tinubu makes fresh appointment, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele. He is to head the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.

Nigerian Governor declares free primary, secondary education, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Gov Agbu Kefas of Taraba on Friday declared free education in all state government primary and secondary schools with effect from the next academic session.

Osun: Full list emerges as Adeleke appoints 25 commissioners, 25 special advisers

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has appointed commissioners. The governor sent a list of his commissioner and special adviser nominees to the State Assembly.

BREAKING: Court gives fresh verdict on case involving top PDP Senator

Politics

2 years ago

Supreme Court has quashed the conviction of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi and his sentencing to seven years imprisonment for offences of fraud and money laundering.

“Pastor Kumuyi is my greatest role model," 2023 JAMB top scorer, Kamsiyochukwu shares her journey to success

Education

2 years ago

Umeh Kamsiyochukwu Precious has revealed Pastor Williams was her role model who inspired her recent feat as she emerged as the top scorer with a 360 score.

Why Abba Kyari will remain in Kuje prison despite N50m bail, judge gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

The suspended DCP, Abba Kyari, will still remain in the custody of Kuje prison, despite being granted bail on Thursday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

What I’ll do if Tinubu reneges on his campaign promises, Former Ekiti Gov Ayo Fayose reveals

Politics

2 years ago

Former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that he will be the first to blast President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if he goes back on campaign promises

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