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.

8258 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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President Tinubu told to resign as petroleum minister, details emerge

Politics

10 months ago

CHOGM: VP Shettima's plane damaged in New York, Samoa trip cancelled

Politics

10 months ago

Kano Governor Yusuf shuns court order, insists no going back on LG election

Politics

10 months ago

Primate Ayodele spots Tinubu’s mistake in cabinet shake-up: “He sacked the wrong ministers”

Politics

10 months ago

Bianca Ojukwu: Anambra APC rejects Tinubu's ministerial nomination, threatens mass defection

Politics

10 months ago

Win for Wike as court moves to stop Fubara from spending Rivers' funds

Politics

10 months ago

Kano Governor Yusuf wins as court clears way for LG election, gives fresh order

Politics

10 months ago

The Kano State High Court on Friday, granted the state electoral commission (KANSIEC) the authority to proceed with the planned Saturday LG election.

Helicopter crash: Tinubu orders military to join rescue operation, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Following the helicopter that crashed in Port-Harcourt on Thursday, President Tinubu has urged military personnel in the area to assist in the rescue operations.

Buhari’s ex-aide hints at Tinubu’s move to sack more ministers, “second batch shake-up”

Politics

10 months ago

Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to ex-President Buhari, has gotten many talking as he noted that a second cabinet reshuffle by President Tinubu is imminent.

Cabinet reshuffle: Tinubu under fire for retaining 5 top ministers, “A mere joke”

Politics

10 months ago

PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi has faulted President Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle. He questioned his decision for retaining Nyesom Wike and other key ministers

2027: PDP chieftain reacts as Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu, “It won’t deliver Southeast votes to APC”

Politics

10 months ago

PDP chieftain Dare Akinniyi has criticized President Tinubu's nomination of Bianca Ojukwu as minister. He labelled it as a politically motivated move ahead of 2027.

Cabinet reshuffle: Adelabu reacts as Tinubu sacks 5 ministers, makes 7 fresh nominations

Politics

10 months ago

Power minister Adebayo Adelabu has praised President Tinubu over the cabinet reshuffle, noting that the newly appointed ministers will aid Nigeria's progress.

Nigerians question govt's explanation on crashed helicopter carrying NNPCL staff: “We Need Clarity”

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerians have reacted differently as a helicopter carrying personnel from NNPCL crashed into a river in Port Harcourt, leading to the death of 3 people.

Atiku reacts as video shows Nigerians scooping fuel from fallen tanker: “Too many tragedies”

Nigeria

10 months ago

Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern as Cross Rivers resident rush to scoop fuel from a taker that fell recently. A video showing the development has emerged.

Former Kwara lawmaker Ahman-Pategi reported dead, details emerge

Politics

10 months ago

"Hon. Aliyu Ahman-Pategi, ex-House of Representatives member and founder of Ahman-Pategi University, has died at 59. Reports disclosed on Thursday, October 24

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