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.

8272 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Trump vs Kamala Harris: Latest survey predicts winner of US election debate with 6-point lead

11 months ago

Fubara suspends Rivers LGA boss after Wike’s outburst, appoints replacement

Politics

11 months ago

Tension as bandits attack popular churches in Kaduna, kill 3, abduct 30

Nigeria

11 months ago

Edo guber: PDP gives condition to sign peace accord

Politics

11 months ago

“We can’t blame anyone”: Tinubu identifies cause of Maiduguri flood

Nigeria

11 months ago

“Wike cannot decide Edo’s next governor,” PDP candidate Ighodalo insists

Politics

11 months ago

PDP loses bid to stop LG election as court gives fresh order

Politics

11 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, vacated an order preventing Kwara State Government from holding local government elections, dismissing the PDP’s suit.

2027: Rivers crisis worsens as Wike’s loyalists move against Fubara’s second term

Politics

11 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, leaders from the Ogoni and Oyigbo zones who are loyalists to Nyesom WIke have insisted that Ogoni produce the next Rivers governor.

Edo 2024: Jubilation as opposition gov'ship candidate steps down for APC’s Okpebholo

Politics

11 months ago

The Action Alliance candidate, Tom Iseghohi Okojie, has stepped down from the Edo governorship race and pledged his support for the APC's candidate, Monday Okpebholo

Tinubu returns to Nigeria after visit to China, UK, presidency releases video

Nigeria

11 months ago

President Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Sunday, following his official visits to the UK and China. Presidential aides, Bayo Onanuga and Dada Olusegun confirmed.

“Nigeria’s Donald Trump”: Peter Obi slams presidency over attempt to divert attention with US election

Politics

11 months ago

Peter Obi of the Labour Party has described President Tinubu's government as a failure for attempting to undermine him by comparing him to Donald Trump.

Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu congratulates Muslims, urges them to reflect on virtues of Prophet Muhammad

Nigeria

11 months ago

President Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the Maulud Nabiy celebration. He urged them to reflect on Prophet Muhammad’s virtues.

Kano Emirate tussle: Drama as court restrains Emir Bayero from renovating Nasarawa palace

Nigeria

a year ago

On Friday, Kano State High Court granted an interim order restraining the 15th Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero from renovating the Nasarawa mini-palace.

Northern group rejects proposed Amendments to CBN Act, cites consequences

Nigeria

a year ago

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly has strongly criticized the proposed amendments to the CBN Act 2007 by NASS. They noted it will affect the CBN's autonomy.

Video: Dino Melaye breaks silence on suspension, reveals alleged source of PDP crisis

Politics

a year ago

Former Kogi Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that the acting PDP chairman Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum is the mastermind of the internal crisis rocking the party.

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