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.

8098 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“50 armed EFCC operatives invaded our premises, fired gunshots,” Obasanjo Library vows legal action

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2027 elections: Nigerian pastor discloses who he sees in Aso Rock as president

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Fayemi breaks silence on forming new ADC coalition with Amaechi, “I remain committed”

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Breaking: “Why Sowore is being detained,” CP breaks silence

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Falana demands immediate probe into Sowore’s detention, alleged torture by police

Nigeria

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Peter Obi donates N15 million to nursing, Quranic schools in Bauchi, gives reason

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Just in: Ex-Abia deputy governor resigns from PDP, cites reason

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9 days ago

Former deputy governor of Abia state, Ude Oko Chukwu, resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party, after endorsing Governor Otti's re-election.

2027 election: Jonathan, Atiku, Obi told to join PDP presidential race, “The more, the merrier”

Politics

9 days ago

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim urged ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party's Peter Obi, to join the PDP primary race.

“He is not a criminal, flight risk”: Peter Obi, NLC fume as police allegedly break Sowore’s arm

Nigeria

9 days ago

Peter Obi and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), condemned the detention of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, demanding his immediate release.

“Dangote won't waste money like this,” Nigerian governor’s aide blasts Davido over lavish US wedding

Nigeria

9 days ago

A top aide to the Delta governor, Ovie Success Ossai, has criticised Davido and Chioma’s upcoming white wedding in Miami, describing the ceremony as a waste of money

Hardship: Drama as over 1,000 prayer warriors to pray for Tinubu, reason emerges

Nigeria

9 days ago

About 1,000 prayer warriors would on Saturday, gather in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, to seek divine intervention to tackle hardship under Tinubu's government.

“This is personal vendetta”: Atiku blows hot as police allegedly break Sowore's arm'

Nigeria

9 days ago

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has accused Nigeria Police Force of launching a personal vendetta against Omoyele Sowore while in their custody.

“They gave me conditions”: Ngige uncovers reason he was removed as Anambra governor

Politics

10 days ago

In a trending interview, Senator Chris Ngige, said he removed as the governor of Anambra state in 2006 because he refused to appoint Chris Uba, as deputy governor.

2027 election: “Govt officials have ruined political parties,” Peter Obi raises fresh alarm

Politics

10 days ago

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has tasked Nigerians to be focus on building political parties that are bigger than government.

Breaking: NCAA petitions AGF, IGP to prosecute Kwam 1, reason emerges

Nigeria

10 days ago

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has petitioned the AGF, Lateef Fagbemi and the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, to prosecute Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde.

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