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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Breaking: Buhari’s remains depart London for burial in Nigeria, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Buhari’s death: Emotion, tears as Shettima visits Aisha Buhari in London, photos go viral

Nigeria

a month ago

Buhari’s death: Shehu Sani warns Nigerians, “Speak not ill of the dead”

Politics

a month ago

“We were in the same London hospital”: Former Head of State recounts Buhari’s final moments

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: “Tinubu may use courts to sabotage ADC,” David Mark raises fresh alarm

Politics

a month ago

“I belong to everybody, and nobody”: 15 memorable Buhari quotes to remember

Politics

a month ago

Shettima arrives in London to accompany Buhari's remains to Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima, accompanied by top government officials, have arrived in London to repatriate ex-President Buhari's remains to Nigeria for burial.

“Why I joined the military”: Video of Buhari's final interview trends

Politics

a month ago

In a trending interview the late former President Muhammadu Buhari explained that he joined the Nigerian Army because he doesn't want to get married.

Trump: “Over 25m naturalised Americans may be affected” as US begins denaturalisation process

a month ago

A Justice Department memo under the Donald Trump administration aims to strip citizenship from naturalised Americans convicted of certain crimes.

“How Buhari harassed my key officials,” Jonathan drops bombshell

Politics

a month ago

At a book launch in Abuja, former President Goodluck Jonathan alleged that his successor, Muhammadu Buhari harassed his key officers over the Malabu Oil deal scandal

Nigerian Law School’s best graduating students who won 18 awards gets N5m gift from prominent lawyer

Education

a month ago

Popular lawyer and rights activists Deji Adeyanju, has gifted two best graduating students of the Nigerian Law School N8 million cash for their academic feats.

Atiku coalition: Kebbi governor reacts as Buhari’s ex-minister dumps APC for ADC, “Politically irrelevant”

Politics

a month ago

Kebbi governor Nasir Idris has downplayed the significance of Abubakar Malami’s defection to the African Democratic Congress, insisting it's politically irrelevant.

“Why everyone told me I made a mistake,” El-Rufai speaks

Nigeria

a month ago

Former Kaduna governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has admitted that speaking out about his public service experiences led many to criticism but he had no regrets.

Scores killed as military bombs terrorists’ convoy in Zamfara, Kebbi boundary

Nigeria

a month ago

The Nigerian military has confirmed that the Operation Fansan Yamma, in a major offensive, neutralised scores of armed bandits along the Kebbi–Zamfara axis.

Residents flee as bandits abduct palace officials, burn houses in fresh Plateau attack

Nigeria

a month ago

There is tension in Plateau state as three people, including two palace administrators and the younger brother of the paramount ruler, were abducted by bandits.

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