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.

8141 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“We found over 50 bodies, we’re still searching for more,” Survivors of Katsina mosque attack speak

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“Terrorists using gold to fund operations,” CDS Musa drops bombshell, video trends

Nigeria

2 days ago

2027 elections: “I’m not ready to go into the gutters with anyone,” Makinde taunts Wike

Politics

3 days ago

Tragedy as mob kills woman mistaken for kidnapper in APC-controlled state

Nigeria

3 days ago

Rivers emergency rule: Group hails Ibas, criticises Fubara, “From chaos to stability”

Politics

3 days ago

2027 elections: Wike gives condition for who he will support

Politics

3 days ago

Tinubu approves 4 new appointments, details emerge

Nigeria

3 days ago

President Tinubu has appointed Rotimi Pedro, as the new director general (DG) of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The presidency confirmed in a statement.

Top northern senator Wadada dumps SDP days after meeting Tinubu, gives reason

Politics

3 days ago

The Senator representing Nasarawa West, Ahmed Wadada, has dumped the Social Democratic Party (SDP) a week after meeting with President Bola Tinubu.

“Buhari was an angel in human flesh,” Tinubu’s ally pens glowing tribute

Nigeria

3 days ago

Former governor of Osun state, Bisi Akande, has described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as an angel in human form whose legacy will live on.

Soludo’s wife takes 2 major actions after vigilantes stripped female corps member naked in Anambra

Nigeria

4 days ago

The wife of the governor of Anambra state, Nonye Soludo, reached out to the NYSC member who was stripped and assaulted by vigilantes in the state.

Breaking: Nigeria’s consul-general in Cameroon is dead, FG reacts

Nigeria

4 days ago

The Nigerian government was thrown into mourning following the death of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, the consul general in Buea, Republic of Cameroon.

2027 elections: “Not Wike,” Top APC chieftain mentions those who will decide Amaechi’s fate

Politics

4 days ago

Following Nyesom Wike's remarks, APC chieftain, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said God and Nigerians will decide Rotimi Amaechi's fate in the 2027 election.

2027 election: "Why North will back Atiku-Obi ticket," top political analyst explains

Politics

4 days ago

Analyst, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, urged Atiku Abubakar to pick Peter Obi as his running mate to secure the backing of northern states during the 2027 election.

Breaking: Oyo govt announces date Ladoja will be crowned 44th Olubadan

Nigeria

4 days ago

Oyo state government said Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, a former gov of the state, would be crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025.

2027 elections: “Drop Shettima,” Northern ethnic forum gives condition to support Tinubu

Politics

5 days ago

President Bola Tinubu was urged to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima and pick a Christian candidate as his running mate ahead of the 2027 elections.

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