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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Anxiety as bandits kill Katsina governor’s aide, wife, abduct 28 others, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

Presidency speaks on gains of Tinubu’s new presidential jet: “Will save Nigeria millions of dollars”

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian governor appoints 1,192 additional aides, gives directive

Politics

a year ago

NLC in emergency NEC meeting over Ajaero’s invitation by police, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

“Tinubu’s contribution”: Deputy Speaker Kalu speaks on how Alex Otti, Labour Party will be defeated in Abia

Politics

a year ago

Supreme Court reserves judgement on suit seeking sack of Ododo as Kogi governor

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: APC chairman in Oyo state Isaac Omodewu dies in US

Politics

a year ago

The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, Honourable Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu has tragically passed away in the United States.

NDLEA proposes mandatory drug tests as pre-condition for university admission

Education

a year ago

Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, NDLEA commandant in Kwara, proposed that students seeking admission into Nigerian universities undergo compulsory and routine drug tests

Police take over premises of popular Abuja church after service turns violent

Nigeria

a year ago

Police have locked up the United Methodist Church in the Durumi area of the FCT, Abuja, after a Sunday service turned into a serious fight. A member shared details.

Kogi governorship election: Supreme Court takes decision on Ajaka’s crucial request

Politics

a year ago

The Supreme Court has rejected the SDP candidate Muritala Ajaka's request, asking for the constitution of a full panel to hear and determine his appeal.

Just in: Supreme Court takes decision on suit seeking sack of Diri as Bayelsa governor

Politics

a year ago

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the opposition APC Timipre Sylva challenging Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri's election victory in 2023.

Nigerian Army arrests Taraba hunters’ chairman for selling AK-47 to terrorists, kills Boko Haram commander

Nigeria

a year ago

Troops of the Nigerian Army arrested the chairman of the Taraba state hunters association for selling arms to terrorists. They killed a Boko Haram commander in Borno

Governors, Davido present as Adeleke holds thanksgiving service for late mother, video trends

Politics

a year ago

On Sunday, Governor Ademola Adeleke held a thanksgiving service in Lagos to honour his late mother. Davido and state governors attended the event as seen in a video.

2027: Ganduje, Uzodimma posters contesting for presidency surface, ex-Kano gov reacts

Politics

a year ago

APC chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has distanced himself from reports indicating that he is contesting for president in 2027 alongside Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Protest: “If we continue same way since the civil war,” Kumuyi sends strong message to Nigerians

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor William Kumuyi of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has urged Nigerians to embrace attitudinal change to enable the nation attain national growth.

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