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.

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JUST IN: Reps summon Customs boss as senior officers reportedly refuse to retire

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JUST IN: Ex-PDP chairman, others defect to APC, details emerge

The former chairman of the PDP in Ebonyi state has resigned from the party and moved to the ruling APC. His supporters also defected to the ruling party amid crisis.

PDP NWC disowns Anyanwu, recognises Udeh-Okoye as national secretary

The PDP has affirmed Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye as its National Secretary following a Court of Appeal judgement. The decision was announced on Wednesday.

Niger governor under fire for appointing ex-APC chairman, party chieftains: “LGA allocations will be affected”

The PDP and some activists have reacted as Governor Umar Bago appointed Engr. Mohammed Jibrin Imam as the Niger State Independent National Electoral Committee.

Lawyer reacts as national grid collapses second time in 2025: “Greed is rising under Tinubu”

A lawyer, Inibehe Effiong has reacted differently and also criticised President Tinubu's government as the national grid collapsed on Wednesday, February 12.

“Accountant general’s cabal has taken over Kogi’s Ododo-led govt,” Activist Okai alleges

Kogi opposition leader Usman Okai has accused the state's accountant general Dr. Habiba Onumoko of financial mismanagement and governance interference.

“Ritual killings, human part business has taken over Igala Land,” Kogi PDP chieftain Okai cries out

PDP chieftain Austin Okai has called on security agencies to urgently intervene and address the rising cases of ritual killings and human trafficking in Kogi state.

Full list: Nigeria ranked 36th most corrupt country globally

In the latest report released by a global coalition against corruption, Transparency International Nigeria ranked as the 36th most corrupt country in the world.

“129,000 surrendered”: Nigerian military rehabilitates 800 former Boko Haram terrorists, gives reason

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that 129,000 Boko Haram fighters surrendered to the Nigerian Military but only 800 are currently undergoing deradicalisation.

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