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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Withheld WASSCE results: WAEC breaks silence on viral list of 120 schools, “Kindly ignore”

Education

2 months ago

Police react as man, wife, girlfriend, sister fake kidnap, demand N5m ransom from family

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 presidency: “He can’t get the ticket,” Wike taunts Atiku over defections

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Tragedy as gunmen kill 2 policemen attached to House of Assembly leader

Nigeria

2 months ago

“Why north should support Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid,” Gbajabiamila speaks

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: APC reacts as El-Rufai takes major move to oust Tinubu's govt, “Go find a job”

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Retired soldiers shut down Ministry of Finance headquarters, reason emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Scores of retired soldiers barricaded the main entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting over the non-payment of their gratuities.

2027 election: “Why Peter Obi cannot fulfill one-term presidency vow,” Onoh explains

Politics

2 months ago

Dr. Josef Onoh asserted that Labour Party's Peter Obi cannot run a single term-presidency in 2027 because his claims undermines Nigeria's democratic system.

2027: Tinubu’s govt reacts as Peter Obi promises one-term presidency, “The liar is exposed again”

Politics

2 months ago

The presidency described Peter Obi as a liar after the Labour Party chieftain renewed his vow of a one-term presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Anxiety as terror kingpin demands gold protection levy from 4 communities in Zamfara

Nigeria

3 months ago

A notorious bandit leader has reportedly demanded 150 kilogrammes of pure gold from four communities in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State as a “protection levy.”

“Why Tinubu should complete his two-terms”: Reno Omokri sends key message to North ahead of 2027

Politics

3 months ago

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has urged the North to support President Bola Tinubu over ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar in 2027.

Outrage as Nigerian governor shuts down radio station, gives reason

Nigeria

3 months ago

Amnesty international and others have reacted angrily after the governor of Niger state, Umaru Bago, ordered the immediate closure of Badeggi FM Radio station.

Rivers: “Time to lift emergency rule now,” Tinubu told to immediately reinstate Fubara

Politics

3 months ago

Leaders and other stakeholders of the South-South region have advised President Tinubu to restore suspended Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, before September 18.

“You are a leading voice in Kogi”: Group extends heartfelt birthday wishes to activist Okai

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Igala Vanguard, a prominent cultural, has celebrated Hon. Usman Okai Austin on his birthday, describing him as a leading voice in Kogi state.

Tension as cow attacks, injures staff at Govt House in Delta

Nigeria

3 months ago

There was uneasy calm and confusion at the Government House, Asaba, when a cow meant for slaughtering, attacked a staff member and left him in critical condition.

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