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

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Tragedy as House of Assembly member dies in his sleep

Politics

a year ago

“What Buhari told APC governors after Tinubu renovated his home,” Garba Shehu speaks

Politics

a year ago

Full list: Rivers sole administrator appoints chairman, members of civil service, LG commission

Politics

a year ago

2027 elections: “Why VP Shettima deserves support from north,” Shehu Sani speaks

Politics

a year ago

NLC reacts as Sokoto governor implements N70,000 minimum wage, “Workers are enjoying”

Nigeria

a year ago

Police arrest man for brutal assault on female driver in Lagos during attempted car battery theft

Nigeria

a year ago

Police in Lagos state have arrested Friday Onu, after he was caught on video assaulting a female commercial driver while attempting to steal her car battery.

2027 election: Edo gov flags off Tinubu’s campaign as House of Assembly member dumps PDP for APC

Politics

a year ago

Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, April 9, received Kaycee Osamwonyi, the PDP lawmaker, who dumped the party and joined the APC in Edo state.

Natasha files N5 billion defamation suit against Nwaebonyi

Politics

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sued her colleague Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for N5 billion over defamatory comments made during televised interviews.

House of Assembly member dumps Labour Party, defects to PDP, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Labour Party House of Assembly member, Eze Gabriel has defected to the PDP. He hinged his decision to the internal crisis and leadership tussle rocking the party.

Founder of defunct Diamond bank, Pascal Dozie, dies at 85, Tinubu reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu has mourned the passing of Chief Pascal Dozie. In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu hailed his pivotal roles in banking and telecommunications sectors.

Lagos gridlock: Banana Island on lockdown, estate gates shut as traffic chaos spreads to Lekki-Ajah axis

Nigeria

a year ago

The gates of Banana Island were shut on Tuesday, causing a major traffic chaos in Ikoyi and Lekki-Ajah axis. Concerned authorities have reacted to the development.

Police bust baby factory in Lagos, rescue 10 victims, arrest 3 operators

Nigeria

a year ago

The Lagos State Police Command has rescued victims from an illegal baby factory uncovered in Ijegun. The Force arrested three suspects operating the illegal ring.

EFCC drags Bauchi accountant-general, others to court over N8.3 billion fraud

Nigeria

a year ago

The EFCC has arraigned Bauchi state accountant-general Sirajo Jaja and others over alleged N8.3 billion fraud. The court granted them N200 million bail each.

Gunmen assassinates popular hotel owner in Ondo, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

Adesoji Adeleye, CEO of Klass Five Hotel located in Akure, Ondo state capital, was reportedly assassinated by hoodlums in his hotel room. The state police confirmed.

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