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.

8118 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Video: Aisha Buhari absent as Tinubu presides over FEC in honour of late ex-president

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Tinubu told to immediately sack NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed over alleged fraud

Nigeria

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Fayose spotted eating Amala by the roadside after defeating EFCC in court, video trends

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: “Why Adeleke is begging to join APC,” Omisore speaks, video trends

Politics

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Photos trend as Yar’Adua’s son weds heartthrob in grand style

Nigeria

a month ago

Buhari: Akpabio pays condolence visit to late ex-president's family, video emerges

Nigeria

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From PDP to APC: Five times Atiku changed party and why

Politics

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar has officially exited the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Legit.ng compiled the times Atiku changed parties and the reasons behind each move.

2026: Drama as Fayose speaks on APC membership, vows to support Oyebanji’s re-election

Politics

a month ago

Ayodele Fayose, a PDP chieftain has lauded Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for transforming Lagos state. He also spoke on being a member of the APC.

Buhari’s funeral: Rare video shows graveyard where ex-president was buried

Nigeria

a month ago

A trending video on social media platform X has captured the graveside of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari's final internment in Daura, Katsina state.

Buhari: Photos show exact spot of ex-president’s final resting place in Daura

Nigeria

a month ago

Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried at his favourite spot within his residence in his hometown of Daura in the northern state of Katsina state.

Buhari's burial: Amaechi arrives in Daura, photos, other details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerians have reacted differently as former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, arrived in Katsina state, ahead of the burial of late ex-President Buhari.

Drama as soldiers bar traditionalists from Awujale’s Muslim funeral

Nigeria

a month ago

Moves by traditionalists, to attend the final funeral rites of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona were rebuffed by personnel of the Army.

Tunde Bakare breaks silence on alleged agreement to succeed Buhari as president

Politics

a month ago

In a trending interview, Pastor Tunde Bakare clarified that there was no written agreement for ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to hand over power to him.

Breaking: Tinubu arrives in Katsina to receive Buhari’s body, video trends

Nigeria

a month ago

President Tinubu has landed at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport in Katsina to receive the remains of his predecessor, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.

“I’ve forgiven Buhari”: Buba Galadima declares despite years of political fallout

Politics

a month ago

Buba Galadima, a former ally to the late Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed he has forgiven the ex-president for everything he did to him despite years of fallout.

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