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.

7544 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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In a trending video, Pastor David Ibiyeomie sparked a fresh debate after stating that Jesus never visited a poor man’s home, suggesting his disapproval of poverty.

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FCT police command has reacted after a security vehicle attached to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu, was stolen in Abuja on Friday.

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Borno Senator Ali Ndume, in a trending interview, alleged that FCT minister Nyesom Wike is holding allegiance to APC and the PDP amid his romance with Bola Tinubu.

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