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.

8132 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Breaking: National Assembly declares June 12 as Presidential Address Day

Nigeria

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Tinubu reacts as Air India flight carrying 242 passengers crashes shortly after takeoff

Nigeria

2 months ago

June 12: Tinubu cancels national broadcast, to address National Assembly, “No Democracy Day parade”

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian governor declares state of emergency, appoints sole administrator

Politics

2 months ago

First China bishop appointed under Pope Leo, reason, details emerge

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2 months ago

2025 hajj: 9 Nigerian pilgrims dead, 3 miscarriages recorded in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: 5 dead, several injured in multiple crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Nigeria

2 months ago

Five people reportedly lost their lives and several others injured in multiple accidents, involving a petrol tanker explosion, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

“What I’m doing to ensure Fubara’s return to office,” Rivers sole administrator speaks

Politics

2 months ago

Rivers sole administrator, Mr. Ibok-Ete Ibas, has revealed that the 2025 budget envisages the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other officials.

2027 election: “Why Atiku may dump PDP,” Top party chieftain speaks

Politics

2 months ago

PDP youth spokesperson Dare Glintstone Akinniyi said that Atiku Abubakar may exit the party before the 2027 elections and adopt a new party to challenge Tinubu.

Hurricane Tinubu: Two Nigerian governors set to join APC ahead of 2027

Politics

2 months ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, PDP youth spokesperson Dare Akinniyi hinted that Governors Fubara and Mutfwang may defect to the APC due to second-term pressure.

Lagos airport incident: “My story with Air Peace,” Edo senator Adams Oshiomhole speaks

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has denied allegations of disrupting Air Peace operations, stating he only protested against the mistreatment and extortion of passengers.

Breaking: Fubara told what to do to avoid impeachment, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

The All Progressives Congress in Rivers state has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to pursue genuine reconciliation with state lawmakers or risk impeachment.

Strong APC chieftain, Jesutega Onokpasa, passes away

Politics

2 months ago

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and political commentator, Barrister Jesutega Onokpasa, has reportedly passed away. He died on Monday, June 9, 2025.

2027: Wike-led PDP stakeholders mention zone that should produce party’s presidential candidate

Politics

2 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike and concerned stakeholders of the PDP have resolved that the party should zone the presidential ticket to the South in the 2027 elections.

“3 years felt like 40,” Patience Jonathan reflects on PhD journey

Nigeria

2 months ago

Dame Patience Jonathan has shared how God encouraged her to pursue her doctoral degree, describing the three-year journey as feeling like “forty years of struggle.”

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