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

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2027 election: “Tinubu may use courts to sabotage ADC,” David Mark raises fresh alarm

Politics

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“I belong to everybody, and nobody”: 15 memorable Buhari quotes to remember

Politics

3 months ago

Shettima arrives in London to accompany Buhari's remains to Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

“Why I joined the military”: Video of Buhari's final interview trends

Politics

3 months ago

Trump: “Over 25m naturalised Americans may be affected” as US begins denaturalisation process

3 months ago

“How Buhari harassed my key officials,” Jonathan drops bombshell

Politics

3 months ago

Nigerian Law School’s best graduating students who won 18 awards gets N5m gift from prominent lawyer

Education

3 months ago

Popular lawyer and rights activists Deji Adeyanju, has gifted two best graduating students of the Nigerian Law School N8 million cash for their academic feats.

Atiku coalition: Kebbi governor reacts as Buhari’s ex-minister dumps APC for ADC, “Politically irrelevant”

Politics

3 months ago

Kebbi governor Nasir Idris has downplayed the significance of Abubakar Malami’s defection to the African Democratic Congress, insisting it's politically irrelevant.

“Why everyone told me I made a mistake,” El-Rufai speaks

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Kaduna governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has admitted that speaking out about his public service experiences led many to criticism but he had no regrets.

Scores killed as military bombs terrorists’ convoy in Zamfara, Kebbi boundary

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigerian military has confirmed that the Operation Fansan Yamma, in a major offensive, neutralised scores of armed bandits along the Kebbi–Zamfara axis.

Residents flee as bandits abduct palace officials, burn houses in fresh Plateau attack

Nigeria

3 months ago

There is tension in Plateau state as three people, including two palace administrators and the younger brother of the paramount ruler, were abducted by bandits.

Russia vs Ukraine war: Trump to send powerful US weapons through NATO, “New deal”

Europe

3 months ago

US President Donald Trump on Friday assured that Washington will send weapons, including Patriot air defence systems, to Ukraine in a new deal with NATO.

“How Jonathan attempted to remove me as Borno governor,” Shettima speaks, video trends

Politics

3 months ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan attempted to remove him as Borno state governor but the then AGF Mohammed Adoke, stopped the idea.

Ganduje’s exit: Yahaya Bello’s APC chairmanship posters flood Abuja, “Silence is no longer an option”

Politics

3 months ago

Former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, has disassociated himself from campaign posters suggesting he plans to replace Abdullahi Ganduje as the APC chairman.

Visa restrictions: “Why Trump snubbed Tinubu, hosted 5 African leaders,” minister speaks, video trends

Politics

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that one of the reasons for Trump’s recent actions against Nigeria is the country's refusal to accept Venezuelan prisoners.

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