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.

8278 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

Natasha vs Senate: Lawyer explains why Kogi senator can’t enforce court judgement

Politics

3 months ago

Amaechi’s wife breaks silence on alleged N4bn monthly NDDC payment, dares Wike to publish audit report

Politics

3 months ago

“Some graves are better than thrones”: Buhari’s youngest child pens emotional tribute

Nigeria

3 months ago

Akpabio: Showdown as Aisha Yesufu vows to join Natasha as she resumes Senate today

Politics

3 months ago

Breaking: Another PDP governor endorses Tinubu for president ahead of 2027

Politics

3 months ago

Atiku coalition: Ortom breaks silence on dumping PDP for ADC, “I’m the leader”

Politics

3 months ago

Tragedy as gunmen shoot two Nigerians dead in South Africa

Nigeria

3 months ago

Two Nigerian nationals were reportedly killed in Durban, South Africa over an alleged business that went wrong. Nigerians have reacted differently to the incident.

Tinubu jets out of Abuja, details of his destination emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to inaugurate the newly licensed College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, in Kaduna later in July 2025, Kaduna governor confirmed.

“Why I rejected N120 million house gift,” Peter Obi breaks silence

Politics

3 months ago

In a statement to mark his 64th birthday, Peter Obi recalled how he turned down a N120 million house gift during his 50th birthday when he was Anambra governor.

Breaking: Ex-DG of PDP governors forum dumps party for ADC, reason emerges

Politics

3 months ago

The former director-general of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Cyril Maduabum, has resigned from the PDP and moved to the African Democratic Congress.

Atiku coalition: “Why a southern candidate cannot defeat Tinubu,” Analyst speaks ahead of 2027

Politics

3 months ago

Dare Glintstone Akinniyi has urged the African Democratic Congress to allow Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi run on a joint ticket for the 2027 presidential election.

Tension as police reportedly shoot FCT natives protesting demolition

Nigeria

3 months ago

Policemen deployed to quell a protest over the demolition of houses, on Monday, July 21, reportedly shot two natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“What Nigerians will remember Buhari for,” Top political analyst speaks

Nigeria

3 months ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi said Nigerians will miss the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari for his legacies and service to the nation.

Atiku vs Peter Obi: Top analyst predicts who will secure ADC’s presidential ticket ahead of 2027

Politics

3 months ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi predicted that Atiku Abubakar might defeat Peter Obi to emerge as the ADC 2027 presidential candidate.

2027 election: Atiku told not to step aside for southern candidate, reason emerges

Politics

3 months ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, Dare Akinniyi urged Atiku Abubakar not to step down for a southerner in the ADC presidential race, describing it as unreasonable.

Esther Odili

Esther Odili

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories