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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3-day weather alert: NiMet predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms across Nigeria, mentions high-risk states

Nigeria

7 months ago

Full names of individuals, families who died in Air India plane crash emerge

Asia

7 months ago

Video trends as Tinubu taunts critics, promises to defend free speech: “Call me names”

Politics

7 months ago

Terrorism: DSS explains how Kanu’s radio broadcast incited violence, paralysed South-East economy

Nigeria

7 months ago

Outrage as popular Islamic cleric’s students mention 5 idolatrous practices by Ilorin indigenes

Nigeria

7 months ago

Peter Obi drops bombshell, mentions how Tinubu “In 2 years, borrowed more money than 3 presidents combined”

Politics

7 months ago

Canadian returnee ‘resisting’ arrest brutally assault Lagos govt official, video emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

A Nigerian returnee from Canada, Morufudeen Idowu, has been arrested in Lagos after he allegedly assaulted a Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps official.

Full list: Tinubu grants Ken Saro-Wiwa, Soyinka, Femi Falana, others presidential pardon

Nigeria

7 months ago

In a historic move, President Bola Tinubu, on June 12, conferred national honours and granted state pardon to Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other members of Ogoni Nine.

Indian astrologer ‘predicted plane crash one week before Air India tragedy’

Asia

7 months ago

An Indian astrologer, Astro Sharmistha, last year predicted a major plane crash before the Thursday's Air India crash that shocked the world, claiming 241 lives.

Just in: Amotekun operative slumps, dies while preparing for work in Osun

Nigeria

7 months ago

Sheriff Ogundiran, a top operative of the Osun Amotekun Corps, reportedly collapsed and died while preparing for work. The Osun State Amotekun Corps confirmed.

June 12: After 32 years, activists, coalition send crucial message to Tinubu, “Remember the sacrifice”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Civil society groups have called on President Tinubu to honour unsung heroes of the June 12 struggle, 32 years after the annulled 1993 election won by MKO Abiola.

Breaking: National Assembly declares June 12 as Presidential Address Day

Nigeria

7 months ago

On Thursday, the National Assembly announced and declared June 12 as the day for the President of Nigeria to address a joint session of the lawmakers.

Tinubu reacts as Air India flight carrying 242 passengers crashes shortly after takeoff

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government and people of India following the tragic Air India plane crash.

June 12: Tinubu cancels national broadcast, to address National Assembly, “No Democracy Day parade”

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Tinubu has cancelled the nationwide broadcast for Democracy Day on June 12, 2025, and will address the nation during a National Assembly joint session.

Nigerian governor declares state of emergency, appoints sole administrator

Politics

7 months ago

Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, declared a state of emergency to revive Ibom Paint and appointed a sole administrator of the company on June 4, 2025.

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