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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Drama as 13-yr-old pupil reportedly threatens schoolmates with father’s gun, police take action

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order, reason emerges

a year ago

Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown: 6,000 deported in first two weeks as US Customs arrest 715

a year ago

Another Nigerian professor sentenced to three years in prison, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

Tragedy as Nigerian Police officer allegedly kills self in Nasarawa

Nigeria

a year ago

“How security, economy improved under my administration,” Buhari speaks

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Nigerian police charge suspended Ogun monarch to court, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The suspended Olorile of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, was on Tuesday arraigned in court for assaulting an elderly chief, Areola Abraham, in Ogun state.

Just in: 14-year-old girl arraigned over N4 million theft, breach of peace in Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Police in Lagos state has arrested and charged to court a 14-year-old girl for allegedly stealing N4 million and breaching peace by entering a home with a spare key.

Former governor Saraki's son wins Grammy award, father reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

Bukola Saraki has hailed his son, Seni, after he won his first Grammy for his contribution to the 'Bob Marley: One Love' soundtrack, which won 'Best Reggae Album'.

“We are sure”: PDP confident in overturning Edo governorship result at tribunal, cites strong evidence

Politics

a year ago

The PDP has predicted victory for its candidate Asue Ighodalo at the tribunal after presenting evidence to challenge the poll results that favoured APC's Okpebholo.

Alleged N4.9 billion fraud: EFCC loses as court delivers verdict on suit in Fani-Kayode’s favour

Politics

a year ago

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has been acquitted and discharged of the charge of medical forgery leveled against him by the EFCC.

Governor Abiodun suspends Ogun monarch assaulting man in viral video, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Ogun state government has slammed Oba Abdulsemiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo with a six-month suspension over his alleged public assault of a chief.

Amid 6 months suspension, police grill Ogun monarch who assaulted 73-year-old chief in viral video

Nigeria

a year ago

The Ogun state police command has interrogated the Olorile of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Adewale Ogunjobi for assaulting one of his chiefs, Arinola Abraham.

Ogun governor reacts as monarch reportedly molests chief, threatens to jail him, video trends: “It’s inhumane”

Nigeria

a year ago

The Ogun state government has ordered an investigation into a viral video showing how Oba Semiu Ogunjobi allegedly dehumanized Chief Arinola Abraham.

2027 ticket: Political analyst reacts as popular senator dumps PDP, joins APC, “It will end in tears”

Politics

a year ago

PDP National Youth Group spokesperson Dare Akinniyi has criticised Ned Nwoko’s defection to the APC and shared how it will work in favour of Delta PDP.

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