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.

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Breaking: Pope Francis dies at 88 after protracted illness, Vatican shares details

Pope Francis, head of the Catholic church, has reportedly died at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Martais dead. The Vatican confirmed on Easter Monday.

Tragedy in Kenya: Lion jumps fence, kills 14-year-old girl inside home near national park

A lioness has reportedly killed a 14-year-old girl in Kenya suburb after entering her home from a nearby park. KWS senior spokesperson, Paul Udoto, confirmed.

Rivers emergency rule: “Why Wike, Fubara may never reconcile,” Top political analyst speaks

In an interview with Legit.ng, PDP National Youth Group spokesperson, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, said FCT minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Fubara may never reconcile

Easter: Despite suspension, Fubara preaches reconciliation, support for Tinubu

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in his Easter message, reaffirmed his commitment to delivering good governance and called for support for President Bola Tinubu.

2027 presidency: Top political analyst reacts as PDP governor ignores Atiku, backs Tinubu’s re-election

In an interview with Legit.ng, Dare Akinniyi criticised Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno for endorsing President Tinubu, warning there could be another G5 scenario in 2027

Easter: Amaechi fumes over insecurity, ‘senseless killings’ in Nigeria, “Govt must act decisively”

In his Easter message, ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi criticised the President Tinubu-led administration over rising insecurity, killings in some states within Nigeria.

Did Bauchi deputy governor slap Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar? Media aide reacts

Bauchi deputy governor Auwal Jatau has debunked reports stating that he slapped Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, during a royal event in the state.

PDP crisis: “How Atiku breached 2019 agreement,” Wike speaks, defends support for Tinubu

In a recent media chat, Nyesom Wike accused Atiku Abubakar of breaching a 2019 agreement, insisting he had no regrets backing Bola Tinubu during 2023 election.

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