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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Photo shows moment Nigerian student in Saint Lucia meets Tinubu, “Unforgettable”

Nigeria

4 months ago

FUTA student seeks help as JAMB declares admission invalid ‘seven years after UTME’

Education

4 months ago

Billionaire Businessman Dantata buried in Saudi Arabia as Kano holds absentia funeral prayer

Nigeria

4 months ago

“Why Tinubu’s govt should immortalise billionaire businessman Dantata,” Atiku speaks

Nigeria

4 months ago

“How Yar’Adua’s aide blocked my emergence as acting president,” Jonathan speaks in trending interview

Politics

4 months ago

Wike: Tension in Rivers as Fubara’s supporters clash over Tinubu’s peace deal, “It’s a trap”

Politics

4 months ago

2027 elections: “Worst of PDP defections yet to come,” Ex-Senate president Saraki drops bombshell

Politics

4 months ago

The chairman of the PDP reconciliation committee, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has predicted more high-profile defections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Video: Wike, Fubara make public appearance after Tinubu brokered peace

Politics

4 months ago

Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, were seen in public just two days after reconciliation.

“How Buhari govt’s policy crippled Naira,” Oshiomhole speaks

Nigeria

4 months ago

At an event in Edo state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole disclosed that the economic policy of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's administration crippled the naira.

Trump threatens to bomb Iran after supreme leader declares victory over Israel

4 months ago

President Trump has claimed he saved Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from an “ugly” and “ignominious” death after Khamenei claimed victory over Israel.

LASU begins 2025/2026 admission screening exercise for post-UTME, DE candidates, releases guidelines

Education

4 months ago

Lagos State University has commenced online screening for 2025/2026 post-UTME and Direct Entry candidates. Eligible candidates must possess minimum score of 195.

NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has declared entertainer Speed Darlington wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape

“Why we didn’t kill Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei,” Israel speaks

Asia

4 months ago

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was marked for death but he went into hiding deep underground.

2025 UTME Mop-Up: JAMB raises fresh alarm barely 24 hours to examination

Education

4 months ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board lamented 85,790 candidates are yet to print their examination slips required for the June 28 mop-up examination.

Trump's deal: Iran breaks silence on meeting with US, “Figuring out the new realities”

Asia

4 months ago

In an interview, Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi, revealed the country has no plans of meeting with US officials, contrary to President Donald Trump's statement.

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