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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JUST IN: Tinubu approves establishment of two new federal universities

Nigeria

6 months ago

Dangote, Abdulsamad, other Nigerian billionaires raise N17.5bn for IBB’s Presidential Library

Nigeria

6 months ago

Afenifere youth leader shot, kidnapped, N100 million ransom demanded

Nigeria

6 months ago

Police react as purported list of 43 fake job venues in Lagos is released

Nigeria

6 months ago

Retired Gen. Rotimi refutes Akande’s claim on Bola Ige's assassination threat: “There was pressure”

Politics

6 months ago

Buhari’s ex-aide reacts as Peter Obi’s ally joins APC: “Opposition formations will disappear”

Politics

6 months ago

Tinubu urged to intervene as group faults NNPC's claim on imports

Nigeria

6 months ago

A group has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, to stop lying to Nigerians over the importation of fuel.

Just in: 8 injured as gun discharges at church convention, location announced

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Adamawa state police has reacted as a hunter's gun was reported to have fallen from the handler and discharged accidentally, leading to injuries of eight people.

LG Autonomy: “Why CBN delayed funds despite Supreme Court order,” Tinubu’s FG explains

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Nigerian government has explained that direct funding to LGAs has not started despite a Supreme Court ruling, due to lack of necessary modalities.

Just In: Tinubu makes new appointment in Nigerian College of Aviation Technology

Politics

6 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, as the new rector and CEO of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology.

Anambra guber aspirant, Valentine Ozigbo dumps Labour Party, gives reason

Politics

6 months ago

The governorship aspirant of of the Labour Party in Anambra state, Mr Valentine Ozigbo has resigned from the party. He made this known in a statement on Wednesday.

Trump’s order: Nigerian Senate summons security chiefs over USAID terrorist financing allegations

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Senate has summoned Nigeria's security chiefs as concerns rises over allegations that USAID is funding terrorist groups, including Boko Haram.

Boko Haram sponsor: Senate threatens USAID's expulsion over alleged terrorism funding

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian Senate led by Godwsill Akpabio has threatened that USAID could be expelled from the country if found guilty of sponsoring Boko Haram activities in Nigeria.

Nigerian governor begins distribution of 40,000 goats, location announced: “It cost N5.7 billion”

Politics

6 months ago

Governor Dikko Radda has launched a N5.7 billion Goat Rearing Initiative in Katsina, distributing 40,000 goats to boost livestock farming and women’s empowerment.

“I'm still facing 4 lawsuits from Afe Babalola’s firm,” Dele Farotimi alleges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, disclosed that he was still faced with four separate suits in different states filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law firm

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