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.

8125 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“Why Tinubu’s govt should immortalise billionaire businessman Dantata,” Atiku speaks

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“How Yar’Adua’s aide blocked my emergence as acting president,” Jonathan speaks in trending interview

Politics

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Wike: Tension in Rivers as Fubara’s supporters clash over Tinubu’s peace deal, “It’s a trap”

Politics

a month ago

2027 elections: “Worst of PDP defections yet to come,” Ex-Senate president Saraki drops bombshell

Politics

a month ago

Video: Wike, Fubara make public appearance after Tinubu brokered peace

Politics

a month ago

“How Buhari govt’s policy crippled Naira,” Oshiomhole speaks

Nigeria

a month ago

Trump threatens to bomb Iran after supreme leader declares victory over Israel

a month ago

President Trump has claimed he saved Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from an “ugly” and “ignominious” death after Khamenei claimed victory over Israel.

LASU begins 2025/2026 admission screening exercise for post-UTME, DE candidates, releases guidelines

Education

a month ago

Lagos State University has commenced online screening for 2025/2026 post-UTME and Direct Entry candidates. Eligible candidates must possess minimum score of 195.

NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has declared entertainer Speed Darlington wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape

“Why we didn’t kill Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei,” Israel speaks

Asia

a month ago

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was marked for death but he went into hiding deep underground.

2025 UTME Mop-Up: JAMB raises fresh alarm barely 24 hours to examination

Education

a month ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board lamented 85,790 candidates are yet to print their examination slips required for the June 28 mop-up examination.

Trump's deal: Iran breaks silence on meeting with US, “Figuring out the new realities”

Asia

a month ago

In an interview, Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi, revealed the country has no plans of meeting with US officials, contrary to President Donald Trump's statement.

“Tinubu Conference Centre booked till 2027,” Wike silences Peter Obi, others

Politics

a month ago

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has revealed that the renovated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre is fully booked till 2027.

English Cambridge Exam: 17-year-old Anambra girl, Mmesoma Okonkwo, emerges world best CIE candidate

Education

a month ago

17-year-old Mmesoma Okonkwo was named the Nigerian of the week, for emerging as the overall best in English Language in the Cambridge International Examination

Fubara’s suspension: “Why National Assembly will resolve Rivers crisis,” Akpabio speaks ahead of 2027

Politics

a month ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured that the National Assembly will resolve the political crisis in Rivers state, for Governor Fubara's return to office.

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