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.

7649 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

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Nigeria

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Politics

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How to apply: UNILAG releases dates, guides for 2024/2025 Direct Entry admission...

Education

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Niger Delta lawyers direct NNPC Boss Kyari to make Port Harcourt refinery operat...

Nigeria

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Tinubu rejects bill seeking extension of federal, state legislative officers' te...

Politics

7 months ago

Edo election update: Police arrest 6 political thugs, recover illegal BIVAS mach...

Nigeria

7 months ago

Rukayat Gawat: Sanwo-Olu’s aide reacts as Islamic singer dies, says “We belong to Allah”

Politics

7 months ago

An aide to Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu confirmed the death of a top Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat. She was well loved by the Muslim community for her songs.

“We’ll use Edo template”: Headache for Soludo as APC unveils strategy to take over Anambra from APGA

Politics

7 months ago

APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has announced the groundbreaking plans of the party to take over Anambra state and secure victory in the forthcoming Ondo election.

PDP crisis: Atiku moves against Wike, backs anti-Damagum NWC members

Politics

7 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has backed the move by some members of the NWC calling for the removal of Umar Damagum as the PDP acting chairman.

Edo elections results: Full list of LGAs won by PDP's Asue Ighodalo

Politics

7 months ago

Asue Ighodalo of the PDP claimed second place in the Edo governorship election, winning in seven LGAs. Legit.ng has the full list of the 7 LGAs Ighodalo secured.

"Why Labour Party lost Edo governorship election": Chairman breaks silence

Politics

7 months ago

Labour Party chairman in Edo state, Kelly Ogbalo, has alleged that the party would have won the state governorship election if it was free, credible and fair.

“I’m starting from where Oshiomhole stopped,” Edo governor-elect Okpebholo shares plan

Politics

7 months ago

After emerging victorious in the governorship election, the Edo governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo has promised to build on ex-governor Adams Oshiomhole's legacy

Court takes action on suit seeking Ganduje’s sack as APC chairman

Politics

7 months ago

On Monday, a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit seeking the sack of Abdullahi Ganduje as the chairman of the APC. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave one major reason

Adamawa gov reacts as APC’s Okpebholo wins Edo election, “I weep for Nigeria’s democracy”

Politics

7 months ago

Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has condemned the outcome of the Edo governorship election, labelling it as a shameful episode for Nigeria’s democracy.