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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Russia vs Ukraine war: Trump to send powerful US weapons through NATO, “New deal”

Europe

a month ago

“How Jonathan attempted to remove me as Borno governor,” Shettima speaks, video trends

Politics

a month ago

Ganduje’s exit: Yahaya Bello’s APC chairmanship posters flood Abuja, “Silence is no longer an option”

Politics

a month ago

Visa restrictions: “Why Trump snubbed Tinubu, hosted 5 African leaders,” minister speaks, video trends

Politics

a month ago

2027 elections: Over 1,000 PDP members shun ADC, defect to APC in Osun, “We cannot remain orphans”

Politics

a month ago

2027 elections: “You’ll be out of power one day,” El-Rufai challenges Tinubu

Politics

a month ago

Lauretta Onochie reacts to claim Tinubu made Buhari president in 2015, “Every lie has an expiry date”

Politics

a month ago

Former presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, alleged that President Tinubu did not back ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's emergence as APC candidate in 2015 poll.

Tinubu sends message to Trump over US new visa restrictions on Nigerians

Nigeria

a month ago

The federal government has appealed to President Donald Trump after the United States government updated its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerians.

“Did Tinubu order the arrest of Nigerian journalists?” Minister breaks silence

Nigeria

a month ago

Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, has debunked reports that President Tinubu ordered the arrest of journalists over criticism of his administration.

“How Peter Obi’s lies chased foreign investors away from Nigeria,” Reno Omokri speaks

Politics

a month ago

Reno Omokri has lambasted Peter Obi over claims that President Tinubu’s administration borrowed more than the combined debts of three past Nigerian presidents.

Anti-Tinubu coalition: ADC breaks silence on Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi’s 2027 ambition, “The important thing”

Politics

a month ago

ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said that the party does not have a problem with Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi's ambitions ahead of 2027.

Atiku or Peter Obi: Lukman speaks on ‘ADC’s preferred presidential aspirant’ ahead of 2027

Politics

a month ago

Mallam Salihu Lukman, one of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress, clarified that the ADC has no preferred presidential aspirant for the 2027 elections.

LG elections: IGP declares total lockdown in Lagos, bans armed escorts, sirens

Nigeria

a month ago

The police have announced a 12-hour restriction of vehicular movement across Lagos state for on Saturday, July 12, 2025, during the Local Government Elections.

2027: Former minister, ex-governor’s wife dump PDP for Atiku-led coalition ‘ADC’

Politics

a month ago

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Maina Waziri, and Zainab Boni-Haruna, wife of a former Adamawa governor have joined African Democratic Congress, (ADC).

PDP chieftain backs ADC, says party has emerged as leading opposition, poised to challenge APC in 2027

Politics

a month ago

Comrade Usman Okai Austin has declared the African Democratic Congress (ADC) the new leading opposition party in Nigeria, position to challenge the APC in 2027.

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