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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JAMB fixes date to announce 2025 cut-off marks for Universities, Polytechnics, top UTME scorers

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Tension as explosion rocks Kano, one dead, several others injured

Nigeria

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2027 election: “Coalition on the menu,” Atiku declares as he hosts Peter Obi, video emerges

Politics

4 months ago

2027 coalition: PDP draws line, issues fresh threat to defectors, “We’ll take action soon”

Politics

4 months ago

“Move back to South Africa”: Trump threatens to unleash DOGE on Elon Musk

4 months ago

Group defends Wike amid accusation Tinubu’s minister allocated hectares worth $3bn to son in Abuja

Nigeria

4 months ago

Politics

4 months ago

The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, on Monday took the decision to dethrone six chiefs for attending an event by Labour Party.

Anti-Israel: Protest in Turkey as police detain cartoonist over Prophet Muhammad caricature

Asia

4 months ago

A cartoonist working for the satirical Leman magazine has been detained by police in Turkey over a controversial image depicting the Prophet Muhammad and Moses.

2027 election: Peter Obi breaks silence on alleged VP offer from Atiku, “I paid the price”

Politics

4 months ago

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has ruled out an agreement with Atiku Abubakar of the PDP ahead of the 2027 election.

JUST IN: Gunmen kill 10 at meeting venue in Anambra, police react

Nigeria

4 months ago

Gunmen have reportedly killed 10 people in Ogboji community, Orumba South LGA of Anambra state. The police have launched a manhunt for the assailants.

Drama as police order PDP BoT members out of NEC meeting hall, “That is the instruction”

Politics

4 months ago

In a dramatic twist of events, security operatives on Monday, barred members of the PDP Board of Trustees from holding their meeting at the national secretariat.

Assassination plot: Court grants Natasha bail on FG’s fresh charge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Embattled Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been granted bail on self-recognition in a case involving her and the federal government.

UK-based Nigerian carer filmed violently abusing 88-year-old man days before his death, video trends

Nigeria

4 months ago

A video has surfaced showing how a Nigerian carer Bilikesu Olagunju, was caught manhandling an 88-year-old man with dementia, who passed away afterwards.

PDP secretariat siege: “Don’t turn Nigeria to Russia,” Bode George slams Tinubu’s govt

Politics

4 months ago

Chief Bode George has warned the federal government that Nigeria must not be turned to Russia as the police laid siege on PDP national secretariat in Abuja.

“Why Tinubu is on a state visit to Saint Lucia,” Presidency counters Peter Obi

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Presidency has described Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Saint Lucia as a strategic engagement rooted in deep diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the Caribbean.

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