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.

7577 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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A video showing the moment President Tinubu called Fuji icon K1 De Ultimate to sympathize with him after the loss of his mother, has gone viral and stir reactions.

Timileyin Ajayi: Court takes action as police arraign gospel singer who allegedly killed corps member

The Nasarawa state high court has remanded Timilehin Ajayi in Lafia Correctional Facility pending arraignment. The state police confirmed and shared photos.

Minimum wage: Nigerian governor employs 360 cleaners into civil service, salary announced

Governor Monday Okpebholo has employed 360 cleaners into the Edo civil service. The governor offered the workers job security and boosted their salary to N70,000.

Adeleke Memorial Cup: Osun footballer slumps, dies during match, police react

A 29-year-old footballer reportedly passed away during the Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup final in Osun state. The state police command confirmed in a statement.

Full list: Lagos assembly appoints new principal officers after Obasa’s impeachment

Lagos Assembly has appointed new principal officers, following Mudashiru Obasa's impeachment as speaker. Temitope Adedeji was appointed as majority leader.

Nigerian governor declares Friday as public holiday, gives reason

Ondo governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared January 17 a work-free day to enable residents participate in the Saturday local government elections in the state.

Kano Emirate tussle: “Settle with football match,” Shehu Sani tells Sanusi, Bayero

Shehu Sani has urged Sanusi II and his rival Bayero to settle the Kano Emirate tussle with a football match, asserting that whoever wins should be declared the Emir.

Govt probes alleged sudden death of 2-year-old pupil in Lagos school

A mother has cried to the Lagos state government to investigate the reported sudden death of her two-year-old pupil at Smiley Kids Montessori School.

Obasa’s impeachment: “How ex-Lagos speaker scored an own-goal,” Top political analyst speaks

Political analyst Jide Ojo, in an interview with Legit.ng, explained that Mudashiru Obasa's impeachment was self-inflicted and could have been prevented.

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