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.

8181 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Tragedy as 19-year-old boy allegedly kills self in Ogun, police react

Nigeria

6 months ago

Igbo women threaten to sue Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos govt over ‘exclusive teaching of Yoruba in schools’

Nigeria

6 months ago

“Sharia law expansion can fuel conflict in South-West,” Catholic church warns Supreme Council

Nigeria

6 months ago

52-year-old woman arraigned for allegedly using 13 children to beg for alms in Anambra

Nigeria

6 months ago

“I wouldn’t be widow if my husband had listened to me”: Betty Akeredolu spills in trending interview

Politics

6 months ago

Valentine’s Day: Adeleke-led Osun govt promotes safe sex

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu’s FG approves employment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, approved the recruitment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to improve healthcare in correctional centres nationwide.

Nigerians react as Delta monarch bans female native doctors, restricts shrines: “Soludo initiative”

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerians have reacted as the Asagba of Asaba in Delta state, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge SAN, like Governor Soludo, banned activities of female native doctors

Businessman reportedly found dead with multiple stab wounds in Rivers apartment, police react

Nigeria

6 months ago

A Port Harcourt-based businessman, Richard Nomanzi, has been reportedly found dead. The spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, has reacted.

BREAKING: Reps increase Tinubu's 2025 budget to N54.99 trillion, reason emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

The House of Representatives has passed the N54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. Huge funds were set aside for debt servicing, and infrastructure.

“Why PDP disciplinary committee did not invite Atiku, Wike,” chairman Ikimi speaks

Politics

6 months ago

The PDP Disciplinary Committee clarified that Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike, were not invited to Tom Ukimi-led pan because no petitions were submitted against them.

JUST IN: Reps summon Customs boss as senior officers reportedly refuse to retire

Nigeria

6 months ago

The House of Representatives has summoned the Comptroller-General of Nigerian Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, to appear before it on February 18. The reason has emerged.

JUST IN: Ex-PDP chairman, others defect to APC, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

The former chairman of the PDP in Ebonyi state has resigned from the party and moved to the ruling APC. His supporters also defected to the ruling party amid crisis.

PDP NWC disowns Anyanwu, recognises Udeh-Okoye as national secretary

Politics

6 months ago

The PDP has affirmed Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye as its National Secretary following a Court of Appeal judgement. The decision was announced on Wednesday.

Niger governor under fire for appointing ex-APC chairman, party chieftains: “LGA allocations will be affected”

Politics

6 months ago

The PDP and some activists have reacted as Governor Umar Bago appointed Engr. Mohammed Jibrin Imam as the Niger State Independent National Electoral Committee.

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