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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Nigerian governor suspends powerful monarch, gives reason

Politics

3 months ago

Osun prison break: Police track, arrest fleeing inmate, mention location

Nigeria

3 months ago

2027 election: Atiku breaks silence on claim he dumped PDP, “Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai are involved”

Politics

3 months ago

Breaking: Adeleke, Obasanjo, Atiku, Tinubu’s top minister, others storm Ilesa for Owa-Obokun coronation

Politics

3 months ago

Outrage as WAEC candidates sit for paper in darkness in trending video, “the gov is busy with defections”

Education

3 months ago

2027 presidency: Yahaya Bello to contest against Tinubu? Ex-Kogi gov speaks

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: Tinubu breaks silence on one-party state, “Defectors have no life jacket”

Politics

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has slammed critics who accused his government of forming a one-party state due to the recent gale of defections that hit the PDP.

TARAVEST 2025: Photos trend as Shettima, Atiku, Dangote, Elumelu, others storm Taraba for investment summit

Nigeria

3 months ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Atiku Abubakar, Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu and other Nigerians graced Taraba International Investment Summit, TARAVEST 2025.

2027 election: 22 APC governors back Tinubu's re-election, adopt him as sole presidential candidate

Politics

3 months ago

In a significant boost, the Progressive Governors Forum on Thursday, endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the APC's flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election.

Peter Obi sends message to Tinubu as Nigerian gov accuses politicians, soldiers of conniving with Boko Haram

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi has called for investigation after Borno state governor Babagana Zulum alleged that Boko Haram informants exist among politicians and the armed forces.

Breaking: Trouble for Peter Obi, Atiku as Senate, House of Reps leaders endorse Tinubu for 2027 presidency

Politics

3 months ago

Nigeria’s Senate and House leaders have endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the sole APC candidate for 2027, citing his leadership and growing political support.

Breaking: Two soldiers, others reportedly killed in deadly attack in Benue

Nigeria

3 months ago

Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked a community in Benue state and killed four people, including two soldiers. The chairman of Apa LGA, Adam Ogwola, confirmed

“How I transited from Abacha’s ally to prisoner,” Sule Lamido speaks

Politics

3 months ago

In Being True To Myself, Sule Lamido, ex-Jigawa governor, detailed his transition from a close ally of ex-Head of State Sani Abacha to a prisoner.

Hamdiyya Sharif: "Missing Sokoto gov’s critic found in critical condition in another state," Lawyer alleges

Nigeria

3 months ago

Missing Sokoto critic, Hamdiyya Sharif, has reportedly been found in critical condition in Zamfara state after reportedly being abducted. Her lawyer alleged.

Osun prison break: FG places N5m bounty on fleeing inmates, shares photos

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigerian Correctional Service has offered a cash reward of N5m for any information that leads to the recapture of the seven inmates who escaped from Osun prison.

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