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.

8139 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Sealing PDP secretariat: Wike blows hot, issues fresh threat, “We will do that”

Politics

2 months ago

Tinubu’s govt inaugurates committee on sale of Emefiele’s 753 duplexes in Abuja: “Nigerians are watching”

Nigeria

2 months ago

2025 Hajj: Jubilation as Zamfara woman gives birth in Saudi Arabia, photos trend

Nigeria

2 months ago

Anxiety grips PDP as influential Plateau senator dumps party, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago

2025 Hajj: Tragedy as 75-year-old Edo pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

2 months ago

PDP crisis: “Why Wike pulled out of reconciliation deal,” Ex-Nigerian governor speaks

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: Buhari’s ex-minister slams APC for endorsing Tinubu amid hardship, “Insensitive”

Politics

2 months ago

Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General under Buhari, has criticised the ruling APC for endorsing President Tinubu for the 2027 election and ignoring governance.

Video trends as Tinubu finally meets with Borno gov Zulum to end Boko Haram terror

Nigeria

2 months ago

In a trending video, Governor Babagana Zulum met with President Tinubu in Abuja on Monday to discuss the way forward regarding Boko Haram attacks in the region.

Reps bow to pressure, take action on controversial compulsory voting bill

Politics

2 months ago

After public outcry, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn a bill seeking to make voting mandatory for eligible Nigerians.

Tragedy as ex-lover sets woman ablaze in Lagos, police react

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to the gruesome murder of a young woman whose charred remains were discovered in the Gangare area of Mile 12.

Wike-led FCTA seals FIRS office, bank, fuel station, “34 years of unpaid ground rent”

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Federal Capital Territory Administration under minister Nyesom Wike, on Monday, sealed FIRS office, bank and fuel station, due to 34 years of unpaid ground rent.

Kano mosque arsonist sentenced to death for “killing 23 worshippers”

Nigeria

2 months ago

A court in Kano has sentenced Shafiu Abubakar to death by hanging for setting fire to worshippers during prayers at a mosque, that led to the death of 23 people.

7 Nigerians, Ghanaians arrested, to face trial for defrauding 350 victims in India

Nigeria

2 months ago

Seven Nigerian and Ghanaian nationals, aged 25–35, were arrested in India for defrauding over 350 victims of $94,000 through a fake call center in Noida.

Photos trend as NDLEA busts British drug ring, intercepts N6.5b opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports

Nigeria

2 months ago

Two British nationals have been arrested as the NDLEA intercepted Opioids worth over N6.5 billion at the Rivers state and the Apapa Seaport, Lagos.

Buhari’s ex-minister mentions how Tinubu will win 2027 election, “The president has declared war”

Nigeria

2 months ago

A former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, said it will take the a miracle for Bola Tinubu to win re-election in 2027 due to the economic hardship.

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