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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“N63m fuel in 7 weeks”: RCCG provides free bus service for Nigerians, Leke Adeboye shares details

Nigeria

a year ago

Police commission sacks 18 senior officers over misconduct

Nigeria

a year ago

Court of Appeal overturns suspension of Kano anti-corruption boss, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu's govt begins payment of military retirees’ entitlements

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Emir Sanusi ignores police presence, holds court session in palace

Nigeria

a year ago

EFCC breaks silence on alleged discovery of $800m, N700bn cash, drugs at Bello El-Rufai’s residence

Politics

a year ago

Nigerians react as Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello dies: “May Allah accept his return”

Nigeria

a year ago

Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello, a renowned Islamic scholar, has died at age 84. The death of Sheikh Bello has sparked heartfelt reactions and tributes on social media.

BREAKING: El-Rufai's son takes legal action against blogger over alleged EFCC raid of his residence

Politics

a year ago

Bello El-Rufai, the eldest son of former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai, has sued blogger Sabina Nkiru for allegedly spreading false news about him.

Protest in House of Reps as Ibori’s daughter resigns from PDP, joins APC

Politics

a year ago

A member of the House of Representatives and the daughter of former Delta governor, Erhriatake Ibori-Suenu, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the APC.

“Why Port Harcourt refinery is not working up to optimal levels,” TUC president Osifo opens up

Nigeria

a year ago

In a trending interview, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo said that the Port Harcourt refinery is operational but not yet at full capacity due to equipment issues.

Reform bills: Labour demands review of tax exemption limit for workers from Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

TUC President Festus Osifo has expressed support for President Tinubu’s new tax reform bill. In an interview, he called for an increase in the tax exemption band.

N-Power: Fire destroys NSIPA's warehouse as reps order Tinubu to unfreeze accounts

Nigeria

a year ago

Humanitarian Affairs minister, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, confirmed the fire incident at the NSIPA warehouse in Abuja which destroyed tools meant for N-Power training.

Oyo governor swears in 8 high court judges, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday swore in new judges for the state high court and Customary Court of Appeal. He assured of his continued support to the judiciary.

“How Dele Farotimi defamed me,” Afe Babalola finally speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Afe Babalola, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has accused lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi of defamation over a Supreme Court judgment on a land dispute.

Fubara vs Wike: Rivers gov dares critics over administration’s excessive borrowing to fund projects

Politics

a year ago

Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied claims suggesting that his administration engaged in excessive borrowing to fund governance and projects in the state.

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