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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APC dismisses media report on Buni’s removal, says no leadership change

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INEC raises alarm over 2023 polls, reveals what desperate politicians may do

Ahead of the 2023 elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has raised the alarm over issues that would threaten the conduct of a free poll.

Grant him right of first refusal: Group tells Buhari, APC leaders what to do for Osinbajo in 2023

Convener of the Save Tomorrow 4 Osinbajo 2023 project, Engr. Husseini Yusuf has asked Buhari and the APC to give Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, the right of first refusal.

Reps reject bill seeking to regulate overseas education for children of public officials

On Thursday, March 3, the House of Representatives rejected a bill that sought to check public officials from sending their children to study outside Nigeria.

Harder times loom as fuel crisis set to push price of diesel above N500/litre

There are indications that the price diesel may hit over N500 per litre, amidst lingering fuel scarcity in the country, causing untold hardship on the people.

Constitution Review: National Assembly rejects bill seeking special slots for women

The Senate has rejected, the campaign by Aisha Buhari to make provision and to allocate special seats for women to increase their political representation.

Fuel crisis: PDP slams APC, says Buhari's government has failed Nigerians

The Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday, March 3, blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress, for the worsening fuel crisis and scarcity across the country.

12 interesting facts about DCP Abba Kyari, Number 3 will surprise you

DCP Abba Kyari is one officer that stands out during operations in the Force. Asides from work skills, Legit.ng brings facts Nigerians don't know about him.

Tears flow as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's shoemaker, OJBest dies

A Nigerian cobbler popularly described as OJ Best, who gained prominence in 2020 after making shoes for the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo and others, is dead.

It is false and misleading: Police react to video of Ngige's kinsman ‘buried alive’ in Anambra

A kinsman of the minister, Dr. Chris Ngige, Mr Olisa Igbonwa resurfaced at the police headquarters in Anambra after being buried alive over a chieftaincy title.

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