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.

8278 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Breaking: “I’ll run for presidency,” Atiku declares ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

“Nigeria not created by God, but by Britain,” Pastor Adefarasin drops bombshell, video trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

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

Politics

2 months ago

2027 elections: Malema proposes single African presidency, “We don’t care what Trump thinks”

Politics

2 months ago

“Wait till 2035,” Ohanaeze tells Igbo candidates, backs Tinubu’s re-election

Politics

2 months ago

Peter Obi urged to leave Labour Party ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Politics

2 months ago

“Jonathan under pressure to join 2027 race,” Analyst reveals, shares details

Politics

2 months ago

Political analyst, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, has urged ex-president Goodluck Jonathan not to join the 2027 presidential race to challenge President Tinubu in 2027.

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

Politics

2 months ago

After dumping the PDP, ex-deputy governor of Abia state, Ude Chukwu, has officially defected to the Labour Party, hailing Governor Alex Otti's leadership style.

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

Politics

2 months ago

The national secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, has assured that the party, if voted in 2027, will prioritize the well-being of Nigerians

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

Nigeria

2 months ago

The federal government led by President Tinubu has predicted severe rains that might cause floods in seven states and 25 locations in Nigeria over a two-day period.

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

Nigeria

2 months ago

A 16-year-old girl, Praise Malachi, reportedly died after drowning in flood while rushing home to check her Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results.

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

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Defence Headquarters clarified that Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Christopher Musa did not call on Nigerians to engage in self-protection or bear arms.

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

Football

2 months ago

Labour Party's Peter Obi paid a visit to the family of the late former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana”. Photos surfaced online.

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

Nigeria

2 months 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

2 months 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.

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