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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Eid-el-Kabir: “Only Christians benefit from free train rides,” MURIC slams Tinubu for ignoring Muslims

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tragedy as UNIZIK undergraduate falls from three-storey building, dies

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Sanusi bows to pressure, cancels Eid-el-Kabir durbar in Kano

Nigeria

2 months ago

2025 Hajj: Tragedy as Nigerian pilgrim passes away in Arafat, cause of death emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Eid-el-Kabir: Jubilation as Nigerian governor announces free train ride from Lagos to his state

Nigeria

2 months ago

"Why universities should study how Wike joined Tinubu’s cabinet," Ooni of Ife speaks

Politics

2 months ago

Just in: Shettima, Atiku, others storm Abuja, video emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria bid farewell to Professor Jibril Aminu, as Kashim Shettima and ex-VP Atiku Abubakar led a high-powered delegation to the Abuja National Mosque, for prayers.

Jubilation as Sanwo-Olu confirms delivery of 3 new trains for Blue Line Rail, “Dear Lagosians”

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lagos government has taken delivery of three new electric train sets to enhance Blue Line Rail operations, boost commuting efficiency and reduce wait times.

Breaking: Army eliminates 3 top Boko Haram commanders in fierce gun battle

Nigeria

2 months ago

Troops of the Nigerian Amy led by operation Hadin Kai on Thursday, June 5, said it has eliminated three Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders in fierce gun battles.

Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian governor suspends traditional Sallah events, reason emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Umar Bago has ordered that the Eid-el-Kabir festivities should be held on a low-key in Niger state to honour over 200 victims claimed by Mokwa flood.

Cloned audio, false video: Natasha breaks silence, sends message to Nigerians

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described as false, a viral audio circulating on social media, which falsely attributes sensitive remarks to her.

2027 election: “What I’m doing to rescue PDP,” Saraki speaks

Politics

2 months ago

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the PDP, citing grassroots support and reconciliation efforts ahead of 2027.

2025 Hajj: Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Mecca, cause of death, other details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ahead of this year’s Hajj rites, a pilgrim from Kano state, Shu’aibu Jibrin, has reportedly died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Kano Pilgrim Welfare Board confirmed.

Jubilation as Tinubu's FG begins payment of N44, 000 minimum wage arrears to ex-corps members

Nigeria

2 months ago

Bola Tinubu-led federal government has commenced the disbursement of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

JAMB 2025 results: Top 10 university courses that don’t require Mathematics

Education

2 months ago

Legit.ng compiled everything to know about courses that don’t require Mathematics to gain admission into higher institutions following the outcome of the 2025 UTME.

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