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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2027 election: “Govt officials have ruined political parties,” Peter Obi raises fresh alarm

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: NCAA petitions AGF, IGP to prosecute Kwam 1, reason emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

“Campaign of calumny”: Group exposes alleged plots to blackmail Akpabio

Politics

2 months ago

Top northern governor to honour brilliant Yobe teens who won international English competition

Education

2 months ago

2025 WASSCE: Nigerian lawmaker gives WAEC 7-day ultimatum to release withheld results

Education

2 months ago

Tinubu reacts as helicopter crash kills Ghana ministers, 6 others, “Our prayers are with you”

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu orders free healthcare for low-income retirees

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Tinubu has rolled out free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Presidency shared key details.

Tragedy as policeman, 8 others killed in fresh Benue attack

Nigeria

2 months ago

At least nine people, including a police officer, have been reportedly killed in a series of coordinated attacks by suspected armed herders in Benue state.

2027 election: PDP gives condition Jonathan may get automatic ticket

Politics

2 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan may get its ticket for the 2027 presidential election, if he returns to the party.

“Thieves shouldn’t be rewarded with ministerial appointments,” Sanusi drops bombshell

Politics

2 months ago

In a trending interview, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, warned that Nigeria must stop rewarding those who steal public funds with ministerial roles.

Academic experts laud Tinubu's minister for key reforms in education

Education

2 months ago

Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa has been commended by policy and academic experts for initiating a series of reforms aimed at revitalising the education sector.

Deadly bandit leader Bello Turji embraces peace, surrenders arms

Nigeria

2 months ago

Zamfara bandit leader, Bello Turji, released 32 kidnapped persons and agreed to stop attacking farmers following meetings with some Islamic clerics.

Chivido2025: Osun governor Adeleke jets out to US for Davido, Chioma’s white wedding

Politics

2 months ago

Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has travelled to the United States for the much-anticipated white wedding of his nephew, David Adeleke, better known as Davido.

Nigerian governor takes decision on suspension of 81 aides

Politics

2 months ago

The governor of Ebonyi state, Francis Nwifuru has lifted the suspension on 81 government officials. He ordered them to immediately resume official duties.

Breaking: Police take fresh action against notorious Lagos assassin, Olori Eso

Nigeria

2 months ago

The police in Lagos state arraigned an alleged hired killer, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement.

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