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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2027 elections: “Not Wike,” Top APC chieftain mentions those who will decide Amaechi’s fate

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2027 election: "Why North will back Atiku-Obi ticket," top political analyst explains

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Oyo govt announces date Ladoja will be crowned 44th Olubadan

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 elections: “Drop Shettima,” Northern ethnic forum gives condition to support Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Edema Jennifer: NYSC reacts as police identify vigilantes who stripped female corps member naked

Nigeria

2 months ago

Police react as armed vigilantes assault, strip female NYSC member in Anambra

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 elections: Okowa ignores critics, discloses why Tinubu should be re-elected

Politics

2 months ago

Former Delta governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, backed President Tinubu's re-election bid. Ahead of the 2027 election, Okowa described Tinubu as an action president.

2027 presidency: PDP leaders, Wike's men disagree over Jonathan, Peter Obi, Makinde

Politics

2 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was in disarray over the decision to field former president Goodluck Jonathan, Peter Obi and Oyo governor Seyi Makinde.

Chieftaincy title: Tension as Ooni of Ife ignores Alaafin’s 48-hour ultimatum, “Empty threat”

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Ooni of Ife's spokesperson, on Tuesday, August 19, described the Alaafin of Oyo's 48-hour ultimatum regarding a chieftaincy title dispute as an empty threat.

2027 election: INEC records 69,376 registrants hours after Peter Obi's viral post

Politics

2 months ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 69,376 Nigerians on Monday, completed their online pre-registration after Peter Obi spoke on PVC.

Breaking: Edo PDP pioneer chairman is dead, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

The pioneer chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo state, Chief Solomon Aguele, is dead. The caretaker committee chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, confirmed.

Moscow war: 10 dead as Russia strikes hit Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting

Europe

2 months ago

Russian attacks in Kharkiv city, claimed the lives of 10 people, ahead of talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US president Donald Trump.

Breaking: Young son of Boko Haram founder arrested in another African country, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, a young son of Boko Haram’s founder, has been arrested by the police in Chad. Five other suspected members of the movement were also nabbed.

Yobe governor takes action as severe flooding destroys homes, displaces hundreds

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Mai Mala Buni took action after heavy rainfall swept away homes and rendered hundreds of residents homeless in 21 communities in Yobe state.

Is Akpabio sick? Senate President breaks silence on Ill-health rumours

Politics

2 months ago

In the wee hours of Monday morning, August 18, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, dismissed rumours that he was critically ill and hospitalised in London.

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