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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First China bishop appointed under Pope Leo, reason, details emerge

Europe

7 months ago

2025 hajj: 9 Nigerian pilgrims dead, 3 miscarriages recorded in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: 5 dead, several injured in multiple crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Nigeria

7 months ago

“What I’m doing to ensure Fubara’s return to office,” Rivers sole administrator speaks

Politics

7 months ago

2027 election: “Why Atiku may dump PDP,” Top party chieftain speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Hurricane Tinubu: Two Nigerian governors set to join APC ahead of 2027

Politics

7 months ago

Lagos airport incident: “My story with Air Peace,” Edo senator Adams Oshiomhole speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has denied allegations of disrupting Air Peace operations, stating he only protested against the mistreatment and extortion of passengers.

Breaking: Fubara told what to do to avoid impeachment, details emerge

Politics

7 months ago

The All Progressives Congress in Rivers state has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to pursue genuine reconciliation with state lawmakers or risk impeachment.

Strong APC chieftain, Jesutega Onokpasa, passes away

Politics

7 months ago

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and political commentator, Barrister Jesutega Onokpasa, has reportedly passed away. He died on Monday, June 9, 2025.

2027: Wike-led PDP stakeholders mention zone that should produce party’s presidential candidate

Politics

7 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike and concerned stakeholders of the PDP have resolved that the party should zone the presidential ticket to the South in the 2027 elections.

“3 years felt like 40,” Patience Jonathan reflects on PhD journey

Nigeria

7 months ago

Dame Patience Jonathan has shared how God encouraged her to pursue her doctoral degree, describing the three-year journey as feeling like “forty years of struggle.”

Tunde Onakoya gifts Tinubu special edition gold-plated Adire chess set, photo emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerians have reacted differently as founder of Chess in Slums Africa Tunde Onakoya, gifted President Bola Tinubu a gold-plated Adire chess set and shared a photo.

Breaking: Wike renames Abuja International Conference Centre after Tinubu, photos emerge

Politics

7 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, June 10, renamed the International Conference Centre, ICC, in Abuja as President Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre.

2027 election: Atiku’s ally Dele Momodu breaks silence on dumping PDP, cites concerns

Politics

7 months ago

Atiku Abubakar's ally, Dele Momodu, has cited concerns as he discussed the possibility of dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 election.

“Stop destroying our buildings,” Kumuyi's Deeper Life Church warns Nigerian governor, vows legal action

Nigeria

7 months ago

Deeper Life Bible Church has accused Lagos state government agencies of unjust demolition of its properties, calling on Governor Sanwo-Olu and vowed legal action.

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