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.

8175 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Photos: Full list of prominent pastors who attended Isaac Oyedepo’s 40th birthday celebration

Nigeria

6 months ago

“Why I rejected N500 million during my mother’s burial,” EFCC chairman speaks

Nigeria

6 months ago

BREAKING: “Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting,” Obasa alleges in trending interview

Politics

6 months ago

Lagos Assembly: Obasa declares impeachment invalid, presides over 4-member plenary

Politics

6 months ago

University lecturer jailed for life over sexual assault, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

BREAKING: “We don’t have two speakers,” Obasa insists as Lagos Assembly crisis worsens

Politics

6 months ago

Diaspora investors accuse Umahi of demolishing N375 billion property, seek Tinubu’s intervention

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian diaspora investors have alleged that David Umahi illegally demolished their N375 billion property in Lagos, calling on President Tinubu for intervention.

Jubilation as Nigerian Army increases troops’ feeding allowance to N3,000 daily

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian Army has announced an increase in daily Ration Cash Allowance and a new housing scheme for retiring officers. The COAS Olufemi Oluyede, confirmed.

Northern group carpets El-Rufai over attacks on Tinubu, Ribadu: “You have no moral right”

Politics

6 months ago

The Northern Patriots Forum (NPF) has criticised former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai for attacking President Tinubu over his failed ministerial nomination.

BREAKING: “My life is in danger,” NAFDAC DG raises fresh alarm

Nigeria

6 months ago

The director-general of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised an alarm over death threats following a crackdown on fake drugs worth over N1 trillion.

Tension as soldier allegedly kills youth in Akwa Ibom, police react

Nigeria

6 months ago

There is tension in Akwa Ibom state after a soldier allegedly killed a youth over diesel theft. The state police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, has reacted.

“Buhari’s infrastructural drive better than Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’Adua combined,” Bashir Ahmad speaks

Politics

6 months ago

Ex-presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has maintained that Muhammadu Buhari’s infrastructure achievements surpassed those of Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, and Jonathan combined.

Breaking: Natasha files N100 billion defamation suit against Akpabio, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sues Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation, seeking N100 billion in damages over alleged damaging remarks.

Tragedy as groom, bride’s sister die minutes to wedding in Bauchi: “Unimaginable loss”

Nigeria

6 months ago

A wedding in Bauchi state took a tragic turn as the groom and bride’s sister reportedly died in an accident minutes to the ceremony. The bride’s family has reacted.

Drama as Emefiele asks judge to step aside, reason emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

A Lagos court has adjourned Godwin Emefiele’s corruption trial to February 26, 2025, after his legal team requested the judge’s recusal, citing judicial bias.

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