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.

6816 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Reports of vote buying surfaced in Akure in the ongoing Ondo election, as voters in two PU were paid after voting. EFCC is on ground to monitor the situation.

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The family of the late Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has issued a statement distancing itself from the endorsement of the SDP candidate, Bamidele Akingboye.

“How late Lagbaja nominated me for national honour,” acting COAS, Oluyede speaks in trending video

Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, described the late Lt. Gen. Lagbaja as a selfless leader who nominated him for a national honour even in his final days.

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The Lagos state government, through LAGESC, has demolished 138 shanties along Ajao Estate's canal bank. Nigerians have reacted differently to the trending video.

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On Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed a suit instituted by some state challenging the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act.

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Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has congratulated Ayo Fayose on his 64th birthday. He described the ex-governor as a "dependable ally".

Taoreed Lagbaja: Tears, tributes as late Chief of army staff is laid to rest, video goes viral

Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the late Chief of Army Staff, was buried at the National Cemetery in Abuja amid tears and tributes. A photo of the development has emerged

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