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.

8156 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Tragedy in Plateau as father, two sons killed in overnight attack

Nigeria

4 months ago

Atiku, El-Rufai, Malami, other opposition figures who visited Buhari: Full list unveiled

Politics

4 months ago

Falana blasts Akpabio for petitioning IGP over Natasha’s allegation: “Go to court not police"

Politics

4 months ago

“What I’ll do to Delta Gov Oborevwori over creation of Anioma state,” Senator Ned Nwoko speaks

Nigeria

4 months ago

"Tell Your Papa": SERAP gives FG, NBC 48-hour ultimatum to reverse ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song

Nigeria

4 months ago

Just in: Millions lost as fire razes shops in popular Oyo market

Nigeria

4 months ago

Video trends as Lagos govt shuts down 13 major markets in Mile 12, Ketu

Nigeria

4 months ago

Lagos state government has shut down 13 major markets in Ketu and Mile 12, over persistent violations of environmental laws. A video of the development has emerged.

Outrage as lady accuses police officer of stabbing father in Ekiti: “He’s still walking free”

Nigeria

4 months ago

A lady in Ekiti state has cried out for justice after her father was allegedly stabbed by a police officer following a misunderstanding involving her brother.

Plateau killings: PDP postpones zonal congresses, shares new details

Politics

4 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party has postponed the party’s zonal congresses in the North Central, South South, and South West zones over the recent killings in Plateau.

Labour Party alerts INEC of illegal governorship primaries in Anambra, affirms Moghalu as guber candidate

Politics

4 months ago

The Labour Party has condemned alleged illegal primaries in Anambra, reaffirming that Chief Moghalu emerged as its flagbearer in an exercise monitored by INEC.

Reno Omokri reacts as petrol price crashes, “Nigeria shall be good in our lifetime”

Nigeria

4 months ago

Reno Omokri has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms as fuel prices drop to N865. He also congratulated Aliko Dangote on his 68th birthday.

Breaking: Anambra APC chairman bags top appointment in Tinubu's govt

Politics

4 months ago

President Tinubu on Thursday, announced the appointment of Basil Ejidike, Anambra state APC chairman, as chairman of the National Root Crops Research Institute Board

How mob killed man wrongly accused of dog theft in Bauchi, police speak

Nigeria

4 months ago

A man named Peter has reportedly been killed by a mob after being accused of dog theft. Bauchi state police confirmed and assured justice will be served.

JAMB mock exam: Candidates, parents stranded for hours at Lagos CBT centre, video trends

Education

4 months ago

In a trending video, candidates and parents were left stranded for hours at the CMS Grammar School CBT Centre in Lagos due to poor management during JAMB's mock exam

Tragedy as House of Assembly member dies in his sleep

Politics

4 months ago

Hon. Aminu Kasuwar-Daji, a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, has reportedly died in his sleep. The APC and his constituents mourned his sudden demise.

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