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.

7439 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Labour Party House of Assembly member, Eze Gabriel has defected to the PDP. He hinged his decision to the internal crisis and leadership tussle rocking the party.

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President Tinubu has mourned the passing of Chief Pascal Dozie. In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu hailed his pivotal roles in banking and telecommunications sectors.

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The gates of Banana Island were shut on Tuesday, causing a major traffic chaos in Ikoyi and Lekki-Ajah axis. Concerned authorities have reacted to the development.

Police bust baby factory in Lagos, rescue 10 victims, arrest 3 operators

The Lagos State Police Command has rescued victims from an illegal baby factory uncovered in Ijegun. The Force arrested three suspects operating the illegal ring.

EFCC drags Bauchi accountant-general, others to court over N8.3 billion fraud

The EFCC has arraigned Bauchi state accountant-general Sirajo Jaja and others over alleged N8.3 billion fraud. The court granted them N200 million bail each.

Gunmen assassinates popular hotel owner in Ondo, police react

Adesoji Adeleye, CEO of Klass Five Hotel located in Akure, Ondo state capital, was reportedly assassinated by hoodlums in his hotel room. The state police confirmed.

Outrage as Tinubu’s aide insists $1 can buy a meal in Nigeria, unlike in US

Presidential aide, Dr. Tope Fasua, has defended the naira’s strength. In an interview, he stated that Nigerians can get a decent meal with $1 equivalent to N1,500.

2027 presidency: “Why Tinubu may dump VP Shettima,” Top political analyst speaks

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