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.

8139 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“PDP has closed shop”: Ex-Abia deputy governor defects to Labour Party ahead of 2027 election

Politics

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2027: Jubilation as Aregbesola welcomes APC, PDP members into ADC, mentions key priority

Politics

18 hours ago

Flood alert: FG lists states in Nigeria predicted to experience heavy rainfall, mentions the days

Nigeria

19 hours ago

Tragedy as 16-year-old girl drowns in flood while rushing home to check SSCE results

Nigeria

22 hours ago

Did CDS Musa call on Nigerians to bear arms? DHQ clarifies

Nigeria

a day ago

Peter Rufai: Peter Obi visits late Super Eagles legendary goalkeeper's family, photos trend

Football

a day ago

Flashback: “Ooni, Benin monarch superior to Alaafin,” Late Oba Sijuwade declares

Nigeria

a day ago

In a twist, the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, in an old clip that surfaced, asserted that his stool was superior to that of the Alaafin of Oyo.

Tragedy as 6 dead, 19 injured as bus somersaults on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway

Nigeria

a day ago

A bus accident along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in Ogun state, has claimed the lives of six people and led to the injury of 19 people on Friday, August 22.

Bye-election: Matawalle’s ex-aide defeats Zamfara governor as INEC releases breakdown of results

Politics

a day ago

In what could be described as a resounding victory, APC's Kamilu Sa’idu, has been declared winner of the Kaura-Namoda constituency bye-election in Zamfara state.

Boko Haram leader killed in Chad, Niger army confirms

Nigeria

a day ago

The Niger army revealed it had killed Ibrahim Bakoura, a leader of the jihadist group Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin, where the country borders Nigeria and others

Prophet Muhammad's birth: Sultan calls on Muslims to look out for new moon, discloses date

Nigeria

2 days ago

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, announced that Saturday, August 23, for the sighting of the new moon of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH.

2027: “I’m landlord in ADC,” Top lawmaker declares, mentions month Atiku’s coalition will collapse

Politics

2 days ago

In a trending interview on Friday, August 22, Kogi lawmaker, Hon. Leke Abejide, revealed that Atiku-led ADC coalition party will collapse in September 2025.

“Your contributions needed at home,” Tinubu calls on Nigerians abroad

Nigeria

2 days ago

In Japan, President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians in the diaspora not to abandon their home but contribute their expertise and resources to build a stronger nation.

“We found over 50 bodies, we’re still searching for more,” Survivors of Katsina mosque attack speak

Nigeria

2 days ago

The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a mosque in Katsina state rose to 50 as survivors lamented that response from government officials came a bit late.

“Terrorists using gold to fund operations,” CDS Musa drops bombshell, video trends

Nigeria

2 days ago

In a trending interview, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, revealed that terrorists are using gold to finance their operations in Nigeria.

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