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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“Tinubu Conference Centre booked till 2027,” Wike silences Peter Obi, others

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English Cambridge Exam: 17-year-old Anambra girl, Mmesoma Okonkwo, emerges world best CIE candidate

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Fubara’s suspension: “Why National Assembly will resolve Rivers crisis,” Akpabio speaks ahead of 2027

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Lagos govt reacts as Peter Obi fumes over demolition of brother’s property, “Disturbing”

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4 months ago

Top 50 most peaceful countries in Africa in 2025, Nigeria’s position trends

Europe

4 months ago

Top 10 most populous countries in the world 2025, Nigeria ranked 6

Asia

4 months ago

Just in: Ex-Ebonyi PDP chairman is reported dead, details emerge

Politics

4 months ago

Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi state, Dr. Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku is dead. The party confirmed in a statement on Thursday.

Top 10 most expensive private universities in Nigeria and their owners

Education

4 months ago

Atiku Abubakar, Pastor Adeboye, Bishop Oyedepo and some prominent personalities make the list of owners of the most expensive universities in Nigeria.

2027 elections: Ex-Benue governor Suswam breaks silence on dumping PDP, “APC can be an alternative”

Politics

4 months ago

Former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam, on Wednesday declared that the he may possibly defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress and Labour Party.

Uproar in Senate over appointment of non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chairman

Politics

4 months ago

On Wednesday, Senators were divided over the appointment of a non-indigene to chair the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) in Rivers state.

Tinubu shuns critics, greets Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila, on birthday, “Continue to support Nigeria’s progress”

Politics

4 months ago

President Tinubu has congratulated the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Chief of Staff, Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila, on their birthdays.

“War done between Israel and Iran,” Trump declares

4 months ago

President Donald Trump on Wednesday, asserted that the "war between Israel and Iran is done", adding that US and Iranian officials will hold crucial talks next week.

JUST IN: PDP ward chairman, son, one other killed in fresh attack

Politics

4 months ago

Kidnappers have killed the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, his son and a resident in Kwara state. Ex- Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has reacted.

US attack Iran: Trump declares ‘victory for everybody’ amid ceasefire talks

4 months ago

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the swift end to the war between Iran and Israel, saying he now expected a relationship with Tehran.

Israel drops ‘small’ bomb in Iran after Trump-Netanyahu call

Asia

4 months ago

After President Trump's call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reports disclosed Israel bombed Tehran in separate strike that hit Iranian commander.

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