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.

8280 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Paternity saga: Court takes action as woman claims Jonathan's ex-minister fathered her child

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“Nigeria risks civil war”: Buba Galadima warns Tinubu over appointment of new INEC chairman

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Drama as soldiers deployed on Nigerian campus as lecturers attempt to disrupt exam

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APC woos Rivers governor Fubara ahead of reinstatement, “Announce your defection”

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University of Nigeria suspends SUG president, 7 other executives, gives reason

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2027: “Tinubu not ready for credible polls,” Buba Galadima alleges, shares details

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Jollof rice: Peter Obi congratulates Hilda Baci on “extraordinary” Guinness World Records feat

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Labour Party's Peter Obi, has congratulated Hilda Baci, as Guinness World Records officially recognised her for preparing the largest serving of jollof rice.

Just in: Court gives verdict on case challenging Rivers LGA elections

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A Rivers state High Court has dismissed a suit challenging the legality of the August 30 local government elections conducted by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas.

Zamfara accident: “How mother was found tragically dead holding child,” Survivor speaks

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In a tragic road accident that claimed 19 lives, a survivor, has recounted how she escaped the tragedy but found a woman glued to her child, both tragically dead.

2027 election: Atiku coalition speaks on dumping ADC for another new party

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The secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bola Abdullahi, has denied plans to dump the ADC and adopt the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) ahead of 2027.

Breaking: Tinubu approves appointment of 5 new permanent secretaries

Nigeria

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five permanent secretaries. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation announced.

2027 election: “Why North will vote Tinubu,” Nigerian gov speaks, mentions when power will return to region

Politics

2 days ago

In a trending interview, Niger state governor Mohammed Bago, said the north will vote for President Tinubu in 2027 because he has fulfilled his campaign promises.

“Bribes now paid in dollars”: Falana alleges in trending interview, advises Tinubu on fuel subsidy

Nigeria

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Senior human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has faulted Tinubu's decision to completely remove fuel subsidy. He also condemned the dollarisation of the economy

NiMet issues one-day weather alert, lists states in Nigeria to experience thunderstorms, rain

Nigeria

2 days ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted that northern states are to experience thunderstorms and moderate rains on Monday, September 15.

“How subsidy removal saved Nigeria,” Sanusi speaks

Nigeria

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The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has stated that President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove the petrol subsidy saved Nigeria from bankruptcy.

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