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.

7846 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Full list as military promotes 235 senior officers, elevates GEJ's Ex-ADC to...

Nigeria

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President Buhari mourns Oba Omisore, sends emotional condolence message

Nigeria

3 years ago

Ekiti 2022: Fayose, Olujimi camps settle rift, assure victory for PDP

Politics

3 years ago

APC Feud: Governor Buni to restructure APC in Gombe, lead Inuwa, Zulum to Goje’s...

Politics

3 years ago

Senate uncovers N14.7bn proceeds of defunct PHCN hidden in banks

Nigeria

3 years ago

2021/2022 academic session: Kaduna government announces transition to 4-day...

Nigeria

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Updated: Nigerian Army reacts as report claims 2 soldiers, 7 miners die in gun battle over ‘N70m gold nuggets’

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report claiming two soldiers and seven illegal miners died after fighting over huge gold nuggets in Magama, Katsina state.

Police make big arrest, nabs woman supplying daughters, nieces to bandits for sex

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Intelligence Response Team (IRT), a special police unit has arrested several women in Kaduna state for arranging sexual liaisons with bandits in the forest.

2023: Why southwest leaders should consult, streamline presidential aspirants, APC Ex-governor gives reason

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3 years ago

Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has urged leaders and traditional rulers in the South-West geo-political zone to consult, consider and streamline presidential aspirants.

Just In: Soun of Ogbomoso’s first daughter dies 28 days after monarch’s death

Nigeria

3 years ago

Twenty-eight days after the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, joined his ancestors, the monarch’s eldest daughter has been confirmed to have passed on at 71.

Joy as Pastor Kumuyi of Deeper Life Church adopts renowned music minister, Dunsin Oyekan as son

Nigeria

3 years ago

Pastor W F Kumuyi of Deeper Life Bible Church has adopted gospel minister Dunsin Oyekan as a spiritual son, at the IMPACT 2022, a youth program by Deeper Life.

SERAP sues Lawan, Gbajabiamila over failure to probe missing N4.1 billion NASS funds

Nigeria

3 years ago

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila, have been sued over their failure to probe missing N4.1 billion NASS funds.

How Nigerian Military leaders through arms deals stole $15bn within 20 years, report

Nigeria

3 years ago

As much as $15bn (N6.1trn at N411 to a dollar) has been frittered away through fraudulent arms procurement deals within 20 years, according to a report by CDD.

The whole truth: Nigerians pressured Buhari to run for president, Garba Shehu

Nigeria

3 years ago

Garba Shehu, senior special assistant on media and publicity to the president says Nigerians persuaded and pressured President Buhari to run for president.

Femi Adesina opens up on how Buhari overcame death, plane crash prophecies

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari's media aide, Femi Adesina, on Thursday, shared close details of how the incumbent cheated overcame death, plane crash prophecies.

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