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.

7537 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Tragedy as man allegedly beats girlfriend to death in Lagos, police react

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Lagos state for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death. The state police command said investigations are ongoing.

Lagos speakership crisis: APC heavyweights intervene as Obasa, Meranda may step down

The speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda, may step down, paving the way for either Mr. David Setonji or Mr. Wale Rauf to assume the position.

“Why Buhari allegedly snubbed Babangida’s book launch”: Jonathan Vatsa speaks

APC chieftain Jonathan Vatsa linked ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's absence at General Babangida’s book launch to the lingering resentment over the 1985 coup.

“Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027”: Umahi declares, explains role of southeast

The minister of works, Dave Umahi, has predicted President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He explained how the South-East region would contribute to Tinubu's victory.

“Protecting PDP from vampires”: Group shares reason Wike is fighting Atiku, top political bigwigs

The PDP Progressives Pillars has defended Nyesom Wike’s role in the party, adding that the FCT minister is fighting to protect the party against "vampire chieftains"

Breaking: Ondo governor pardons 43 convicts, details emerge

Governor Aiyedatiwa has extended mercy to 43 inmates serving various jail terms at the correctional centre in Ondo state. His aide, Ebenezer Adeniyan, confirmed.

Political analyst reacts as Abacha’s children attack IBB over June 12 annulment, “Stop defending your father”

PDP chieftain Dare Akinniyi has slammed Babangida for blaming Abacha over the June 12 election annulment, describing his revelation a “subtle prayer for forgiveness”

Exclusive: “El-Rufai may work for Atiku’s presidency,” Political analyst speaks ahead of 2027

In an interview with Legit.ng, PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, said that Nasir El-Rufai’s bromance with Atiku Abubakar could affect Bola Tinubu's re-election

MKO’s daughter reacts as Babangida finally admits Abiola won 1993 election after 32 years

Hafsat Abiola-Costello has reacted to former military leader Ibrahim Babangida confession that her late father MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, election.

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