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.

7577 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“What a soldier told me after coup plotters abducted my father in 1966,” Fani-Kayode speaks

Ex-minister of aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has shared an emotional story of how a soldier comforted his family after coup plotters abducted his father in 1966.

Sanusi vs Bayero: “There can’t be 2 Emirs of Kano,” Falana declares

Femi Falana has backed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and asserted that Kano state cannot have two Emirs, further supporting the recent Court of Appeal ruling.

Top political analyst speaks as court sacks pro-Wike Rivers PDP chairman: “Supreme Court showdown”

Political analyst Jide Ojo has asserted that the court judgement that sacked Chukwuemeka Aaron, Rivers PDP chairman, is a temporary victory for Governor Sim Fubara.

Tragedy in Oyo: Teenage mother kills self after dispute with husband

A young mother of one has tragically took her own life after a misunderstanding with her husband over the measurement of rice meant for their child in Oyo state.

BREAKING: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal to end Gaza war, “The Trump effect”

Hamas has reportedly agreed to the terms proposed for a ceasefire with Israel. This move will bring an end to the Gaza war which started in October 7, 2023.

Ogun deputy governor’s convoy reportedly attacked as protest breaks out in Abeokuta

The convoy of the Deputy Governor of Ogun state, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, was attacked by protesting student in Abeokuta, but she narrowly escaped the attack.

Tragedy as man ‘sets’ lover ablaze during argument in Abuja, police react

A 47-yr-old vulcaniser, Saheed Ganiyu, has been arrested for allegedly setting his lover identified as Esther, on fire after a dispute in Abuja. FCT police confirmed

Just in: New Lagos speaker Meranda meets GAC, makes key demand, video trends

The new speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, on Tuesday, visited members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and the video trended online.

APC rubbishes El-Rufai, Atiku’s romance ahead of 2027: “A man who cannot be trusted across regions”

The ruling APC has described as fruitless the recent bromance involving Nasir El-Rufai and opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 elections.

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