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.

8280 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

Na’allah bows out of office as UniAbuja VC, hands over to 41-year-old Aisha Maikudi

Education

a year ago

“Tinubu over to you”: Nigerians react as Shehu Sani returns to school after 40 years, videos trend

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG, reason emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Olu Jacobs: Shehu Sani reacts as family dispels death rumours of veteran Nollywood actor

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Anxiety as NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

“Why I rejected N150 million bribe”: Police officer gives inspiring reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh: Facts about Nigeria’s first female graduate of British military academy

Nigeria

a year ago

Legit.ng compiled interesting facts about Princess Owowoh, who became the first-ever female officer cadet from Nigeria to graduate from the UK Military Academy.

PDP chief exposes Yahaya Bello as ex-Kogi gov snubs court again: “EFCC is helpless”

Politics

a year ago

PDP chieftain, Comrade Usman Okai Austin, has urged the Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi to report Yahaya Bello to President Tinubu as he snubbed the court again.

World MSME Day: Niger Delta govts urged to embrace digital economy, support small businesses

Nigeria

a year ago

Niger Delta stakeholders have called on the state governments across the region to embrace digitalisation and provide funding for small businesses.

“How I prevented Kirikiri inmates from attacking Obasanjo”: Shehu Sani spills

Politics

a year ago

Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani, said he saved former President Olusegun Obasanjo from being assaulted by inmates of the kirikiri security prison in 1995.

Shehu Sani issues strong warning to Northern leaders “rallying Buhari in plot” to sack Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani has exposed the move by northern politicians. Ahead of 2027 election, he urged them to shelve their plan to unseat Bola Tinubu.

Aisha Sani Maikudi: Facts to know about 41-year-old female Prof appointed as UniAbuja acting VC

Education

a year ago

Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi has been appointed acting Vice-Chancellor of the UniAbuja. Legit.ng detailed key facts about the youngest female law professor.

Kano Emirate tussle: Governor Yusuf reacts as Bayero hoists traditional flag at Nasarawa palace

Politics

a year ago

Governor Abba Yusuf has described as publicity stunt the hoisting of traditional flag at the Nassarawa mini palace, where Kano Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, resides.

N50,000 grant each to 100,000 families: 7 things to know about Tinubu’s reconstruction and household programme

Nigeria

a year ago

100,000 families will get N50,000 grant from the federal government as President Tinubu approved the household support programme and massive construction projects.