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.

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Winners' Chapel Leeds and Afrikindness launched a specialized child safeguarding training pack, designed to meet the needs of African and faith-based communities.

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Shehu Sani has reacted as the House of Representatives rejected the bill proposing a single six-year tenure for president. He described the move as “chop and go.”

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Enugu governor Peter Mbah has reacted to the arrest of Simon Ekpa, Finland-based leader of the "Autopilots." He vowed to provide evidence of Ekpa’s alleged crimes.

Seyi Tinubu: “I’m qualified to be Lagos gov,” Obasa declares ahead of 2027, video trends

Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has clarified that he is not too young or lacking in experience to run as governor of Lagos state.

Supreme Court finally gives verdict on 36 governors’ suit against FG over gas earnings

The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 36 states, seeking accountability from the federal government over gas earnings and other related products.

Did Bamidele exchange blows with Senate President Akpabio? Truth emerges

Opeyemi Bamidele, the leader of the Senate, on Thursday, dismissed claims of an altercation between him and the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.

JUST IN: 109 foreign nationals remanded in Kuje prison, reason emerges

The court has ordered 109 foreign nationals to be remanded in Kuje prison. The suspects are linked to cybercrimes and activities that threaten national security.

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On Thursday, the Court of Appeal in Abuja ruled that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction over Rivers state’s local government election case.

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