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.

8229 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Shehu Sani reacts as Dangote Refinery announces new petrol price, “Baffling”

Nigeria

7 months ago

“I can’t suffer again”: Tinubu calls, commiserates with fuji legend KWAM1 over mother’s death, video trends

Nigeria

7 months ago

Timileyin Ajayi: Court takes action as police arraign gospel singer who allegedly killed corps member

Nigeria

7 months ago

Minimum wage: Nigerian governor employs 360 cleaners into civil service, salary announced

Politics

7 months ago

Adeleke Memorial Cup: Osun footballer slumps, dies during match, police react

Nigeria

7 months ago

Full list: Lagos assembly appoints new principal officers after Obasa’s impeachment

Politics

7 months ago

Nigerian governor declares Friday as public holiday, gives reason

Politics

7 months ago

Ondo governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared January 17 a work-free day to enable residents participate in the Saturday local government elections in the state.

Kano Emirate tussle: “Settle with football match,” Shehu Sani tells Sanusi, Bayero

Nigeria

7 months ago

Shehu Sani has urged Sanusi II and his rival Bayero to settle the Kano Emirate tussle with a football match, asserting that whoever wins should be declared the Emir.

Govt probes alleged sudden death of 2-year-old pupil in Lagos school

Nigeria

7 months ago

A mother has cried to the Lagos state government to investigate the reported sudden death of her two-year-old pupil at Smiley Kids Montessori School.

Obasa’s impeachment: “How ex-Lagos speaker scored an own-goal,” Top political analyst speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Political analyst Jide Ojo, in an interview with Legit.ng, explained that Mudashiru Obasa's impeachment was self-inflicted and could have been prevented.

High court orders immediate release of Igbo chief accused of threatening to invite IPOB to Lagos

Nigeria

7 months ago

A high court in Lagos has freed Fredrick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, of terrorism charges due to insufficient evidence presented by the state government.

Retired archbishop recounts 27-day ordeal in kidnappers’ den: “I was fed once daily”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Retired Archbishop Godwin Okpala has how he was fed once daily in the kidnapper's den for 27 days. Labour Party's Peter Obi visited him to show support.

Anambra: Anxiety as PDP executives demand urgent nullification of congress, reason emerges

Politics

7 months ago

PDP executives in Anambra state have demanded the nullification of the state congress following a court ruling invalidating the October 2024 elections.

Five Nigerian soldiers killed in Sokoto terrorist attack, DHQ speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised six terrorists in Sokoto; sadly, five soldiers lost their lives during the operation. The Defence Headquarters confirmed

Tinubu greets Bisi Akande as first APC national chairman clocks 86: “You’ve been my close ally”

Politics

7 months ago

President Tinubu has prayed for Chief Bisi Akande who turned 86 today. He commended the first APC chairman for standing by him through thick and thin.

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