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

Author's articles

Drama as NNPP fires back at Kwankwaso over attacks on Tinubu, APC: “Stop using our name”

Politics

3 months ago

Soldier who reportedly sneaked out to attend party killed in Anambra, details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Pat Utomi breaks silence on alleged attempt to overthrow Tinubu’s govt, DSS action, “If we die, we die”

Politics

3 months ago

Ohanaeze rejects 2025 UTME resit, demands 300 score for candidates in South-East: “Another mental torture”

Education

3 months ago

Leah Sharibu's mother grieves as she turns 22 in Boko Haram’s captivity, “Seven birthdays without her”

Nigeria

3 months ago

Bayelsa Governor Diri pens emotional tribute to late mother, mentions only regret, “She died too early”

Politics

3 months ago

Defections: APC breaks silence on plans to create one-party state in Nigeria, “It’s committed to democracy”

Politics

3 months ago

Amid wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party, the ruling All Progressives Congress has dismissed fears that it is working toward a one-party state.

Shadow govt: “How supporters are mobilising 500 lawyers to defend me against DSS,” Pat Utomi speaks

Politics

3 months ago

Professor Pat Utomi on Friday, revealed that some Nigerians are planning to mobilise 500 lawyers to defend him against the Department of State Services (DSS).

Three dead, 21 injured in another stampede during humanitarian cash distribution, video trends

Nigeria

3 months ago

Three people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries following a stampede during a humanitarian cash disbursement exercise in Bama, Borno state.

Atiku announces coalition involving APC, PDP, LP, others to unseat Tinubu ahead of 2027

Politics

3 months ago

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday, May 14, revealed a cross-party coalition including APC, PDP, and Labour Party to unseat President Tinubu in 2027.

Top northern senator honours brave troops, donates 3 bulls, cash for repelling Boko Haram attacks

Politics

3 months ago

Senator Ali Ndume has donated bulls and N2 million to troops and local hunters with vigilantes for their bravery in repelling Boko Haram attacks in Borno state.

Plateau killings: 8 dead, many injured in fresh gunmen attack after Gov Mutfwang cried out to Tinubu

Nigeria

3 months ago

Gunmen have killed eight residents and injured many in a renewed attack in Plateau state. This was after the state governor cried out to the federal government.

Ighodalo vs Okpebholo: Appeal court reserves judgment in PDP's case challenging APC's victory

Politics

3 months ago

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on the appeals filed by PDP and other parties challenging APC’s Monday Okpebholo's victory in Edo governorship election.

Reps move to make voting compulsory for Nigerians above 18, details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

House of Representatives on Thursday, May 15, passed for a second reading a bill making it compulsory for every Nigerian citizen who is above eighteen years to vote.