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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Popular Rivers pastor lands in police net over wife’s detention allegation

Nigeria

a year ago

“Why I build, renovate churches,” Nigerian governor speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt takes over top state University, reason emerges

Education

a year ago

Miyetti Allah leader shot dead as gunmen attack Kwara, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Shehu Sani backs governor Uba Sani’s 2027 re-election bid: “By virtue of the political equation”

Politics

a year ago

Vatican gives update on Pope Francis’ health amid reports of critical condition

Europe

a year ago

“It was a trap”: Natasha shares how senators warned her not to challenge Akpabio over seat change

Politics

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Friday, alleged that her seat change in the Senate was a deliberate trap by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to silence her.

BREAKING: Akpabio reacts as Natasha accuses him of sexual harassment

Politics

a year ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has described as false the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Tinubu thrown into darkness as power outage hits presidential villa, 52 other locations

Nigeria

a year ago

A widespread blackout has hit Abuja, affecting the Presidential Villa and 52 other areas. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has appealed to customers.

“Akpabio made sexual advances at me as condition to move a motion,” Natasha alleges, video trends

Politics

a year ago

In an interview, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio made sexual advances in exchange for supporting a motion.

BREAKING: Court orders Lagos lawmakers to be joined in Obasa’s suit, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The Lagos High Court on Friday ordered all members of the state assembly to be joined in Hon. Mudashiru Obasa’s lawsuit. The case resumes proceedings on March 7.

Anike Agbaje-Williams, first person to appear on African TV, is reported dead

Nigeria

a year ago

Anike Agbaje-Williams, the first face to appear on African television, has reportedly passed away at age 88. A family member, Banji Sokoya, confirmed in a statement.

Buhari’s ex-aide mentions alleged reason Dangote reduced petrol price by N65

Nigeria

a year ago

Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, has commended Dangote Refinery for slashing petrol prices by N65 per litre ahead of the Ramadan season.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Isaac Oyedepo celebrated his 40th birthday in Abuja with prominent Christian leaders. Photos of top Nigerian pastors who attended the event have emerged.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

EFCC Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede on Thursday, explained that he turned down N500 million in gifts during his mother’s burial to uphold integrity.

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