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.

7766 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Just in: Amotekun operative slumps, dies while preparing for work in Osun

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June 12: After 32 years, activists, coalition send crucial message to Tinubu,...

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Breaking: National Assembly declares June 12 as Presidential Address Day

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Tinubu reacts as Air India flight carrying 242 passengers crashes shortly...

Nigeria

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June 12: Tinubu cancels national broadcast, to address National Assembly, “No Democracy Day parade”

Nigeria

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President Tinubu has cancelled the nationwide broadcast for Democracy Day on June 12, 2025, and will address the nation during a National Assembly joint session.

Nigerian governor declares state of emergency, appoints sole administrator

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Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, declared a state of emergency to revive Ibom Paint and appointed a sole administrator of the company on June 4, 2025.

First China bishop appointed under Pope Leo, reason, details emerge

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The Vatican on Wednesday, said it appointed Joseph Lin Yuntuan as bishop of Fuzhou under Pope Leo XIV, signaling continued cooperation under the China deal.

2025 hajj: 9 Nigerian pilgrims dead, 3 miscarriages recorded in Saudi Arabia

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria confirmed nine deaths, three miscarriages, and 15 psychiatric cases among Nigerian pilgrims during 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Breaking: 5 dead, several injured in multiple crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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3 days ago

Five people reportedly lost their lives and several others injured in multiple accidents, involving a petrol tanker explosion, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

“What I’m doing to ensure Fubara’s return to office,” Rivers sole administrator speaks

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Rivers sole administrator, Mr. Ibok-Ete Ibas, has revealed that the 2025 budget envisages the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other officials.

2027 election: “Why Atiku may dump PDP,” Top party chieftain speaks

Politics

3 days ago

PDP youth spokesperson Dare Glintstone Akinniyi said that Atiku Abubakar may exit the party before the 2027 elections and adopt a new party to challenge Tinubu.

Hurricane Tinubu: Two Nigerian governors set to join APC ahead of 2027

Politics

3 days ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, PDP youth spokesperson Dare Akinniyi hinted that Governors Fubara and Mutfwang may defect to the APC due to second-term pressure.

Lagos airport incident: “My story with Air Peace,” Edo senator Adams Oshiomhole speaks

Politics

3 days ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has denied allegations of disrupting Air Peace operations, stating he only protested against the mistreatment and extortion of passengers.

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