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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Lagos govt reacts as Peter Obi fumes over demolition of brother’s property, “Disturbing”

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Top 50 most peaceful countries in Africa in 2025, Nigeria’s position trends

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Top 10 most populous countries in the world 2025, Nigeria ranked 6

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Just in: Ex-Ebonyi PDP chairman is reported dead, details emerge

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Top 10 most expensive private universities in Nigeria and their owners

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2027 elections: Ex-Benue governor Suswam breaks silence on dumping PDP, “APC can be an alternative”

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Uproar in Senate over appointment of non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chairman

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On Wednesday, Senators were divided over the appointment of a non-indigene to chair the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) in Rivers state.

Tinubu shuns critics, greets Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila, on birthday, “Continue to support Nigeria’s progress”

Politics

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President Tinubu has congratulated the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Chief of Staff, Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila, on their birthdays.

“War done between Israel and Iran,” Trump declares

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday, asserted that the "war between Israel and Iran is done", adding that US and Iranian officials will hold crucial talks next week.

JUST IN: PDP ward chairman, son, one other killed in fresh attack

Politics

a month ago

Kidnappers have killed the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, his son and a resident in Kwara state. Ex- Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has reacted.

US attack Iran: Trump declares ‘victory for everybody’ amid ceasefire talks

a month ago

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the swift end to the war between Iran and Israel, saying he now expected a relationship with Tehran.

Israel drops ‘small’ bomb in Iran after Trump-Netanyahu call

Asia

a month ago

After President Trump's call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reports disclosed Israel bombed Tehran in separate strike that hit Iranian commander.

“Is all about El-Rufai”: Reactions as thugs invade SDP headquarters after chairman’s suspension

Politics

a month ago

Nigerians have involved Nasir El-Rufai as violence broke out at the SDP national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday following the suspension of the party’s chairman.

Angry Trump issues fresh warning to Israel, Iran, “Do not drop those bombs”

a month ago

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel and Iran's violation of ceasefire. He warned both countries against resumption of strikes.

Breaking: SDP suspends national chairman, others, appoints replacement

Politics

a month ago

The Social Democratic Party has suspended its national chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam and two other national working committee members over financial misconduct.

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