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.

8120 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

Atiku coalition: Lamido gives condition to support Peter Obi in 2027

Politics

a month ago

2027: South-South endorses Tinubu, 4 Nigerian governors for re-election

Politics

a month ago

“Your wife is a trader, not an industrialist,” Wike silences Amaechi in trending interview

Politics

a month ago

“No one has a monopoly of madness”: Atiku's ally fires shot at Wike

Politics

a month ago

South-West push for creation of Ijebu-Remo, 4 other new states

Nigeria

a month ago

Osun governor Adeleke breaks silence on dumping PDP, defecting to APC, “I remain loyal”

Politics

a month ago

Natasha vs Akpabio: Arewa group reacts as court finally gives verdict, “Swallow your pride and comply”

Politics

a month ago

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to stop her media theatrics and comply with the court’s verdict.

Tragedy as 70-year-old man allegedly kills sister over family land, police react

Nigeria

a month ago

A 70-year-old man has allegedly killed his 45-year-old sister during a violent dispute over family land inheritance in Jigawa state. The police command confirmed.

APC chairmanship: “I’ll clean tables if Tinubu desires,” Al-Makura declares, gives reason

Politics

a month ago

Tanko Al-Makura has said he is willing to serve in any capacity if President Tinubu deems it necessary for him to emerge as the APC national chairman.

2027 election: ‘Anti-Tinubu coalition of corruption,’ Atiku’s former ally mentions why ADC backers will fail

Politics

a month ago

PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi has stated that the newly formed coalition with the African Democratic Congress led by Atiku Abubakar against Bola Tinubu will fail.

Atiku coalition: “You won’t return to power,” Wike dares Amaechi ahead of 2027

Politics

a month ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has challenged ex-minister Rotimi Amaechi, to stop deceiving Nigerians with the ADC coalition, noting that he won't return to power in 2027.

Plateau killings: “Not from govt coffers,” Remi Tinubu declares as she donates N1bn to victims

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has asserted that the N1 billion she donated to victims of violent attacks in Plateau state is not from government coffers.

Atiku slams Tinubu as Trump skips Nigeria in invitation to 5 African countries, “Diplomatic ghost”

Politics

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Tinubu as US President Donald Trump snubbed Nigeria, invited five African countries to discuss commercial opportunities.