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.

8269 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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FG imposes 10-year entry bans for visa overstays, announces $15 daily fine

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu reacts as Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu dies, “He brought joy to millions”

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

SERAP has given the federal government and the NBC 48 hours to lift the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest track “Tell Your Papa,” threatening legal action.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Traders counted their losses as twelve shops and properties worth millions were destroyed in a fire outbreak that occurred at a market in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

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

Nigeria

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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.

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