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.

6823 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

16 govs vs EFCC: Supreme Court takes action as 3 states pull out of case

a month ago

Mohbad: Lagos Attorney General receives US toxicologist’s report, says “Trial to...

a month ago

Suspense as Supreme Court set to rule on 16 governors’ vs EFCC suit

a month ago

Supreme Court: Anambra dumps 16 govs, withdraws from suit seeking to declare EFC...

a month ago

“I’m on God’s payroll”: Bishop Oyedepo shares when he last earned a salary, vide...

a month ago

Kano Emirate tussle: Gov Yusuf presents staff of office to reinstated Emir, phot...

a month ago

Bribery: FG panel submits report, insists Bobrisky served jail term, says “He enjoyed privileges”

An investigative panel has confirmed that Bobrisky completed the six-month jail term, dismissing claims of bribery and preferential treatment during incarceration.

“How Oluwo of Iwo chased me out of his palace,” Ooni of Ife narrates frightening experience

The Ooni of Ife has revealed he was chased from the Oluwo of Iwo's palace during a visit amid concerns over their strained relationship due to cultural differences

Pastor Kumuyi cautions preachers exploiting poor members with sowing seed: “Examine yourself”

Pastor William Kumuyi has urged preachers to stop exploiting church members, urging the church to render financial assistance to the poor especially widows.

Lagbaja: Military breaks silence on appointing acting COAS, says “Calls for coup is treasonable”

The Defence Headquarters in a statement on Monday, debunked reports of appointing acting Chief of Army Staff, as COAS Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja embarks on leave.

Kano court arraigns Jigawa commissioner caught with married woman in uncompleted building

The DG of Hisbah Commission in Kano state, said the Jigawa state commissioner, Mr Auwal Sankara, will be arraigned in a Kano court today, over alleged infidelity.

Ondo guber: Ganduje announces APC’s plan to capture all southwest states, “I won’t reveal our secret”

APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has disclosed that the ruling party has some strategy to capture all the southwest states ahead of the 2027 election.

DSS boss reportedly removes Tinubu’s top bodyguard, appoints replacement

The DG of the State Security Service has reportedly replaced Adeboyega Fasasi with Rasheed Atanda Lawal as CSO to President Tinubu, amidst series of allegations.

“How I suffered 25% hearing loss,” Obasanjo breaks silence

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has narrated how he experienced 25% hearing loss. He highlighted the need for awareness and regular health checks.

“Out-of-school children recruitment for Boko Haram”: Obasanjo warns of security threat

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that that out-of-school children poses a significant future security risk in Nigeria, urging investment in education.

Esther Odili

Esther Odili

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories