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.

8277 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

‘Multi-million Naira scam’: Kwankwaso’s nephew drags EFCC, 2 other anti-graft agencies to court

Politics

a year ago

“Nobody can accuse me of corruption,” Uzodimma declares, Nigerians react

Politics

a year ago

Buhari's ex-appointee bags major international appointment

Politics

a year ago

Jubilation as Nigerian governor begins monthly payment of gratuity to civil servants, releases N300 million

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu's govt increases passport fees, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Emir Sanusi completes PhD in London, gets emotional, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Minimum wage: List of Nigerian governors ready to pay workers N70,000

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state and eight other governors have expressed readiness to pay workers the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage.

Drama as APC snubs court order, sacks Benue executives, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

The National Working Committee of the APC in Benue state on Wednesday announced the dissolution of the Augustine Agada-led executives, citing one major reason.

BREAKING: Ex-ICPC chairman, Emmanuel Ayoola, is dead, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

A former chairman of ICPC, Justice Emmanuel Ayoola is dead. The commission and his family, in a statement, confirmed that he passed on at the age of 90.

Rivers crisis: Wike speaks on reconciliation with Fubara, “Aregbesola is no longer with Tinubu”

Politics

a year ago

The feud between Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara remains unresolved as the FCT minister ruled out reconciliation with the Rivers governor and pledged loyalty to Tinubu.

US announces $27 million aid package for Nigeria, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu's government will receive $27 million humanitarian funding specifically allocated to support Nigeria as part of its Sub-Saharan African aid efforts.

Tragedy as man undergoing 19 days dry fasting dies, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

A man based in Lagos, aged 58, has died while embarking on a spiritual fasting. The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced in a statement.

LG Autonomy: FG inaugurates 10-member committee to implement Supreme Court judgment

Politics

a year ago

The federal government has set up a 10-member committee that will oversee the implementation of the Supreme Court judgement on local governments in Nigeria.

“Only God”: Group announces Atiku’s presidential bid, shares crucial plan against Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

A support group of ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, declares that only divine intervention can stop him from contesting and winning the 2027 presidential election.