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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Iran warns Trump against US involvement in Israel strikes, “This is not America’s war”

Asia

7 months ago

Nigerians react as Tinubu commissions major projects in Kaduna, “Nothing to show”

Nigeria

7 months ago

“Why Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s stun gun is illegal,” Police speak

Nigeria

7 months ago

Iran's 'secretive' nuclear site and the bomb that could destroy it

Asia

7 months ago

Trump breaks silence on US attack on Iranian nuclear site: “They want to negotiate”

7 months ago

Benue killings: Popular Nigerian pastor visits grieving families, photos emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

EFCC arrests ex-Plateau Assembly speaker, 14 other lawmakers over alleged N2.5bn scam

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested ex-Plaeau Assembly Speaker, Moses Thomas Sule, and 14 former lawmakers, over alleged N2.5bn scam.

Zamfara governor mentions actual cause of PDP crisis, “It’s beyond Atiku”

Politics

7 months ago

The governor of Zamfara state, Dauda Lawal, has said that PDP’s crisis goes beyond Atiku Abubakar but stemmed from ego among all members, including himself.

Benue attack: CDS Musa mentions actual culprit ahead of Tinubu’s visit, “The pattern of killings”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has raised alarm over alleged insider collaboration with attackers responsible for repeated killings in Benue state

Israel attacks Iran: Netanyahu issues urgent warning to 300,000 residents in major city

Asia

7 months ago

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged Tehran residents to evacuate as the Israeli military targets nuclear and missile threats, escalating tensions within Iran

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court takes action on Kogi senator's arraignment, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's arraignment to June 30, granting permission to serve charges through her lawyer.

Insecurity: “State police no longer optional,” Tinubu declares, demands urgent constitutional reforms

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria's security architecture through constitutional reforms as he backed state police creation.

“Yahoo-yahoo boys bringing national shame to Nigeria,” EFCC boss Olukoyede drops bombshell

Nigeria

7 months ago

EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede has warned that internet fraudsters are damaging Nigeria's reputation and are linked to crimes like kidnapping and money laundering.

India arrests Nigerian woman with N1.8bn worth of drugs, ‘She risks 20-year jail’

Nigeria

7 months ago

A 25-year-old Nigerian hairstylist, Ifeoluwa Akinwunmi, has been arrested in India for alleged drug trafficking. She was caught with N1.8 billion worth of drugs.

Natasha: Group tackles ex-minister Oby Ezekwesili over defense of Kogi senator

Politics

7 months ago

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly has slammed ex-minister of education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, for throwing her weight behind Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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