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.

8178 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Nigeria

6 months ago

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

Politics

6 months ago

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

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tinubu reacts as PANDEF leader Edwin Clark dies: “History will remember him”

Nigeria

6 months ago

Soludo breaks silence on reports of arresting women without bras or pants in Anambra

Nigeria

6 months ago

Excited 94-year-old Nigerian man registers for 2025 UTME, says “I can now attain my dream”

Education

6 months ago

Obasa vs Meranda: Lagos Assembly breaks silence on allegations linking Remi Tinubu to leadership crisis

Politics

6 months ago

Lagos State House of Assembly has denied reports alleging First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s involvement in its crisis, describing it as false and baseless.

Lagos Assembly: Lawmakers, DSS clash over security agency’s presence, “National embarrassment”

Politics

6 months ago

Members of the Lagos state assembly have described the presence of the DSS at the legislative complex on Monday, as an invasion and a national embarrassment.

“Probe US lawmaker’s weighty claim USAID funded Boko Haram,” Ndume tells Tinubu’s govt

Nigeria

6 months ago

Senator Ali Ndume, has urged the Tinubu's government to investigate US Congressman Scott Perry's allegation that USAID funded Boko Haram and other terrorist groups.

Video trends as Anambra security outfit threatens to arrest ladies without bra, pants

Nigeria

6 months ago

A security outfit in Anambra has announced plans to arrest women in public without bras or panties. Former Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the development.

PDP fires back as APC criticises Taraba governor’s costly foreign travels

Politics

6 months ago

PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi dismissed APC’s allegations against Governor Agbu Kefas. He noted that Kefas has restored public confidence in the government.

Labour Party speaks on zoning presidency to South-East in 2027: “Our doors are open to all”

Politics

6 months ago

Labour Party has refuted claims that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southeast, insisting all candidates will emerge through a democratic process.

DSS seals Lagos Assembly amid leadership crisis, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

Operatives of the Department of State Security and Nigeria Police on Monday, sealed key offices in the Lagos state assembly amid a leadership dispute.

Military airstrike accidentally kills six civilians in Katsina, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

A military airstrike mistakenly hit Yauni community in Katsina, killing six innocent civilians. The incident followed a clash between security forces and bandits.

Pa Adebanjo: Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi, others visit late Afenifere leader’s residence, photos trend

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former VP Yemi Osinbajo, Peter Obi and Pastor Adeboye on Sunday, visited the residence of the late Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo, to commiserate with his family.

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