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.

7643 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of ‘junior’ ministers Tinubu elevated to substantiv...

Politics

6 months ago

Bianca Ojukwu: 7 things to know about Minister-designate of State for Foreign Af...

Politics

6 months ago

Betta Edu's replacement announced as Tinubu rejigs cabinet, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of ministers who retained their positions and their...

Politics

6 months ago

Tinubu sends message to sacked, newly appointed ministers

Politics

6 months ago

Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as minister, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

Yoruba Nation: “Why I’m better as a Nigerian than in Oodua Republic,” Obasanjo explains

Politics

7 months ago

Amid the move to champion Yoruba Nation, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for unity in Nigeria, stating that disunity has hindered the nation’s progress.

PDP crisis: New twist as Bauchi governor's faction seeks fresh court order, details emerge

Politics

7 months ago

The PDP faction led by Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has filed a suit in Zamfara High Court seeking an ex parte order to hold a National Executive Council meeting.

Ex-Reps member Farouk Lawan reacts as he leaves Kuje prison: “It’s a new chapter”

Politics

7 months ago

Farouk Lawan, ex-member of the House of Representatives, has expressed relief and gratitude as he regained his freedom after serving 5-year jail term in Kuje prison.

Farouk Lawan: Kano lawmaker regains freedom after serving 5-year jail term, video trends

Politics

7 months ago

A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has regained freedom after serving a five-year jail term for asking and taking a $500,000 bribe.

16 govs vs EFCC: Supreme Court takes action as 3 states pull out of case

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Supreme Court has reserved judgement in the suit aimed at declaring the operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) illegal.

Mohbad: Lagos Attorney General receives US toxicologist’s report, says “Trial to commence soon”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lagos State Attorney General Lawal Pedro announced that the toxicology report regarding the death of Mohbad are complete and have been sent to the state pathologist.

Suspense as Supreme Court set to rule on 16 governors’ vs EFCC suit

Politics

7 months ago

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday, October 22, hear the suit filed by 16 governors contesting the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Supreme Court: Anambra dumps 16 govs, withdraws from suit seeking to declare EFCC illegal

Politics

7 months ago

Anambra government announced its withdrawal from the lawsuit challenging the legality of the EFCC, as the hearing against the agency continues in the Supreme Court.

“I’m on God’s payroll”: Bishop Oyedepo shares when he last earned a salary, video trends

Nigeria

7 months ago

In a video making the rounds online, Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church revealed he hasn't received salary since 1987, noting that he relied solely on God.

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