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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Top southeast governor bans nursery, JSS 3 graduation parties, gives reason

Education

2 months ago

Full list: Major shakeup in Nigerian Army as COAS redeploys top generals

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 elections: “You are banned from playing politics,” Tinubu’s FG issues warning to civil servants

Politics

2 months ago

WAFCON: Shehu Sani reacts as Super Falcons captain claims Tinubu yet to fulfill $100k reward

Football

2 months ago

Pilot left cockpit door open ‘so family could see him fly plane,’ British Airways takes action

Europe

2 months ago

“Nigerian University has 800 students, 1,200 staff,” Tinubu’s minister explains

Education

2 months ago

Muslim man reacts as Bishop Oyedepo rejects hijab use in church schools in old video, “He’s right”

Nigeria

2 months ago

Master Maliq, an author of an Islamic book, backed Bishop David Oyedepo who firmly rejected the use of hijab in church-owned schools, in a trending old video.

KWAM 1 vs Comfort Emmanson: Nigerian lawyer slams N500bn suit on FG, NCAA, Ibom Air, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

A lawyer, Ayodele Ademiluyi, slammed a N500 billion lawsuit against FG and others over aviation infractions involving KWAM 1 and Ms. Comfort Emmanson.

Atiku, Peter Obi vs Tinubu: Prophet discloses who will determine Nigeria’s next president in 2027

Politics

2 months ago

Prophet Emmanuel Chinonso Stephen of the Mountain of Grace and Glory Ministry (MGGM), said Atiku Abubakar's decision could seal Tinubu's re-election in 2027.

"Once you join APC, your sins are forgiven," Tambuwal speaks on encounter with EFCC

Politics

2 months ago

Following his recent encounter with the EFCC, former Sokoto governor Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has explained that no agency or political force can intimidate him.

Bye-elections: “Don’t vote for Labour Party,” Peter Obi tells supporters, mentions alternative

Politics

2 months ago

Labour Party's Peter Obi has urged his supporters to back the candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), during the forthcoming by-elections.

2027 elections: Atiku mentions what opposition must do to take back Nigeria from Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has urged opposition parties to unite in order to take back Nigeria from President Tinubu-led APC government in 2027.

Presidency breaks silence on claims of Tinubu ‘Yorubanizing’ Nigeria, “The fact”

Politics

2 months ago

Presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, has declared that Bola Tinubu did not “Yorubanize” his cabinet, adding that the president has met the federal character principles.

“INEC card reader rejected me”: Jonathan alleges election malpractice in 2015

Politics

2 months ago

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)'s card reader rejected his thumbprint during the 2015 elections.

“Fix hardship, grow economy”: Okonjo-Iweala tells Tinubu, video trends

Politics

2 months ago

As hardship persists, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise economic growth.

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