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.

8134 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“I’ll return to office soon,” Fubara confirms, calls Wike his "oga"

Politics

2 months ago

Sallah: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves early payment of June salaries

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Over 100 dead, 75 buried, as heavy flood sweeps away 100 in top northern state

Nigeria

2 months ago

“I only knew what poverty is when I became Emir,” Sanusi explains

Nigeria

2 months ago

“How my wife died due to my absence,” Pastor Kumuyi speaks

Nigeria

2 months ago

Man slumps after wife his wife gave birth to triplets in Kogi, “This blessing is huge, so is the burden”

Nigeria

2 months ago

Niger flood of fury: “How I lost 17 members of my household,” Victim speaks

Nigeria

2 months ago

A victim of the flood in Mokwa in Niger state identified as Anas Usman, revealed on Saturday that he lost 17 members of his household to the unfortunate disaster.

Breaking: Mourning as popular Oyo monarch ‘Oniroko’ dies, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Oniroko of Iroko, Oba Sunmaila Olasunkanmi Abioye Opeola (Kurunloju 1), has reportedly passed away. His family confirmed in a statement on Saturday.

“How my dad was killed in Kaduna when I was 10,” Tinubu’s top performing minister speaks

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerians have reacted as the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in an interview, narrated how his Dad died in Kaduna state at the age of 10 due to insecurity

2027 election: Another high-profile defection looms as Tinubu endorses top PDP governor

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, President Tinubu has endorsed Enugu Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office. Billionaire, Arthur Eze, confirmed in a statement.

Breaking: Bolt driver found dead inside car in Bayelsa, police react

Nigeria

2 months ago

A yet-to-be identified ride-hailing driver has been killed and his body found at Samphino axis of Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital. Police confirmed and shared details.

Breaking: Oyebanji, Adeleke to know fate as INEC announces dates for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections

Politics

2 months ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for June 20 and August 8, 2026.

“Economic sabotage”: Atiku slams Tinubu’s $24 billion borrowing plan, makes urgent demand

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubukar has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately halt the new borrowing plan as the government seeks $24billion loan request.

Breaking: Many dead as billboard collapses, crushes tricycles in top southeast state, video emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

In a trending video, a billboard reportedly collapsed in Abia state and crushed tricycles, resulting in the death of many passengers and injury of several others.

Sidi Ould Tah: Tinubu congratulates AfDB president-elect, releases $500m to development bank

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu applauded Mauritanian president on the election of Dr Sidi Tah as the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group.

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