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.

8121 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Peter Rufai: Shehu Sani reacts as legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper dies at 61

Nigeria

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Rivers emergency rule: “I won’t disclose details of peace deal with Fubara,” Wike insists

Politics

a month ago

“My children have right to own land,” Wike fires shot at critics

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku vs Tinubu: “Only PDP can challenge APC,” Wike taunts ADC ahead of 2027

Politics

a month ago

2027: “INEC helping APC to hijack upcoming election,” Amaechi alleges after joining ADC

Politics

a month ago

Drama as popular PDP governor's aide suddenly resigns, returns to APC

Politics

a month ago

Breaking: Nigeria to consider creation of 46 new states as Reps make bold move

Politics

a month ago

The House of Representatives said it has received 46 formal requests for the creation of new states, alongside 117 demands for new LGAs across Nigeria.

JAMB fixes date to announce 2025 cut-off marks for Universities, Polytechnics, top UTME scorers

Education

a month ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said on Tuesday, July 8, it will determine the 2025 admission benchmarks for universities, polytechnics and others.

Tension as explosion rocks Kano, one dead, several others injured

Nigeria

a month ago

A tragic explosion that occurred in Kano state on Monday, where an unexploded grenade detonated at a local scrapyard, claiming one live and injuring six others.

2027 election: “Coalition on the menu,” Atiku declares as he hosts Peter Obi, video emerges

Politics

a month ago

On Wednesday, July 2, Atiku Abubakar hosted Labour Party's Peter Obi, at his Abuja residence amid coalition talks to unseat President Tinubu. A video has surfaced.

2027 coalition: PDP draws line, issues fresh threat to defectors, “We’ll take action soon”

Politics

a month ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Umar Damagum has issued fresh warning to its members planning to join the new coalition championed by Atiku Abubakar.

Protesters occupy CCB, ICPC offices, demand immediate sack of NMDPRA boss, give reasons

Nigeria

a month ago

Protesters have demanded the immediate sack of the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Engr. Farouk Ahmed.

“Move back to South Africa”: Trump threatens to unleash DOGE on Elon Musk

a month ago

US president, Donald Trump has issued a deportation warning to TESLA boss Elon Musk, over the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Trump also threatened Musk with the DOGE review.

Group defends Wike amid accusation Tinubu’s minister allocated hectares worth $3bn to son in Abuja

Nigeria

a month ago

The Centre for Democratic Integrity and Leadership (CDIL) has revealed that FCT minister Nyesom Wike has transformed land administration in Abuja.

Breaking: Popular Nigerian monarch dethrones 6 chiefs for attending Labour Party campaign

Politics

a month ago

The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, on Monday took the decision to dethrone six chiefs for attending an event by Labour Party.

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