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.

8129 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Israel: Trump breaks silence as US bombs Iran’s 3 heavy nuclear facilities, “Now is the time”

a month ago

86 wounded as Iran launches 2 major retaliatory strikes on Israel after US attack

Asia

a month ago

VIDEO: Prophet Fufeyin under fire over claims first fruit offering forgives sins, “God doesn’t share booty”

Nigeria

a month ago

“How Tinubu supported June 12 annulment,” Sule Lamido speaks

Politics

a month ago

Drama as commissioner resigns, refuses to follow popular PDP governor to APC

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: “Denying Tinubu a second term is risky for Nigeria,” Activist warns Atiku, Peter Obi others

Politics

2 months ago

June 12: Tinubu apologises for omission, confers national honour on ex-Kaduna governor Dangiwa Umar

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has finally conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (Rtd).

US state governor declares June 14 as Igbo Day, gives reason

Nigeria

2 months ago

The State of North Carolina in the United States has officially recognised declared June 14, 2025, as Igbo Day, in celebration of their contribution to the state

542 senior officers retire from Nigerian Military, Chief of Army Staff Oluyede reacts

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has commended the services and efforts of 542 military personnel who retired from active service.

“Leave him alone”: Tinubu tells security as man tries to approach president, video trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

A brief moment of disruption unfolded in Kaduna when a man breached security and attempted to approach President Tinubu addressing a gathering in the state.

2027 election: Umahi calls on South East govs, Otti to stand with Tinubu, “We have every reason”

Politics

2 months ago

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has appealed to the Igbo and southeast governors to rally behind President Bola Tinubu and support him ahead of the 2027 election.

One injured as suspected herders set 62 houses ablaze in fresh attack in Taraba, governor reacts

Nigeria

2 months ago

One individual has sustained injury and sixty-two houses have been destroyed following an attack by suspected herders on farming communities in Taraba state.

Aryan Asari: 5 things to know about 17-year-old teen who filmed Air India crash video the world saw

Asia

2 months ago

Legit.ng compiled facts about the 17-year-old Aryan Asari, who captured the fatal Air India crash in a video in Ahmedabad, now a key part of the investigation.

Israel bombs Iran’s heavy nuclear facility, new report confirms

Asia

2 months ago

Israeli military strikes on Thursday, reportedly hit Iran's Khondab Heavy Water Research Reactor, a project under construction, the U.N. nuclear watchdog confirmed.

Nigerian governor approves additional N5,000 allowance for workers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Inuwa Yahaya's administration has approved the payment of an additional N5,000 allowance to all staff under the Local Government Areas across the state.

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