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.

8269 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Peter Obi reacts as Borno speaker demands new aircraft for Shettima: “What does he need it for?”

Politics

a year ago

Rivers crisis: “If you remove Fubara, something will happen,” Asari Dokubo threatens Wike, Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Alex Ikwechegh: Abia lawmaker bows to pressure, tenders heartfelt apology to Bolt driver

Politics

a year ago

Ondo guber: Youths take protest to INEC headquarters, make demand, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Wike vs Fubara: Rivers APC rejects lawsuit blocking LG allocations, “It’s a civilian coup”

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu’s daughter bags new major appointment, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Ex-governor Amosun shares “miraculous” birth story: “How my father arranged fuel to burn me”

Politics

a year ago

Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has revealed that he spent three-and-half years in his mother's womb. He made this revelation at the 25th remembrance prayer for his mother.

Hardship: "Why wealthy Nigerians should assist the poor," Obasanjo explains

Politics

a year ago

At an event in Ogun state, former President Olusegun Obasanjo urged wealthy citizens in Nigeria to assist the poor to help lessen the burden of economic hardship.

Why we haven’t paid pensioners new minimum wage, Military explains

Nigeria

a year ago

The Military Pensions Board said that the delays in pension payments for military veterans are due to funding issues, not the ongoing electronic verification process

Northern govs, traditional rulers, Defence Chief Musa meet in Kaduna, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Northern governors and traditional rulers are currently holding a meeting in Kaduna to address security and developmental challenges confronting the state and region

Rivers crisis: Judicial panel summons Wike’s allies, 105 others, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The Rivers Judicial Commission has summoned ex- LG chairmen and political allies of FCT minister Nyesom Wike over the post-election violence that rocked the state.

Presidency reacts to calls for Tinubu’s sack as minister of petroleum: “You gave him that position”

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied claims that he is Nigeria’s substantive minister of petroleum. Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, made the clarification.

2027 presidency: Northern leaders dump Tinubu, eye alternatives as replacement, names disclosed

Politics

a year ago

As hardship persists, Northern Nigerian leaders are reevaluating their support for President Tinubu and are searching for credible candidates ahead of 2027 election.

Wike vs Atiku: PDP crisis deepens as fresh moves to sack Damagum begin

Politics

a year ago

PDP crisis worsened as Atiku Abubakar's came and that of FCT minister Nyesom Wike re-strategize to either replace or sack acting chairman Umar Damagum.

Ex-minister Fani-Kayode rubbishes UK Politician Badenoch for attacking Nigerians: “Little girl”

Politics

a year ago

Ex-aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticized British-Nigerian politician Kemi Badenoch over a statement attributed to her related to Nigeria and Nigerians

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