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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2025 hajj: NAHCON announces date Nigerian pilgrims will commence return trip from Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

7 months ago

Hajj 2025: Saudi hotel accommodating Nigerian pilgrims catches fire, NAHCON reacts

Nigeria

7 months ago

“How Nigeria lost $450m to subsidy fraud,” Ex-EFCC boss Bawa speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo dance’: Atiku hails Brain Jotter as veteran highlife singer Mike Ejeagha dies

Nigeria

7 months ago

2027 election: “Nigeria drifting towards dictatorship,” Mike Ozekhome raises alarm, issues warning

Politics

7 months ago

2027 election: PDP chieftain reacts as popular Nigerian governor crossed to APC, “A miracle is needed”

Politics

7 months ago

2027 election: Akpabio reacts as popular PDP governor officially joins APC, “Historic defection”

Politics

7 months ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has congratulated Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state on his decision to join the APC for the interest of the people.

Another popular PDP governor dumps party for APC, cites Tinubu’s leadership as reason

Politics

7 months ago

In a major political shift, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.

“Our daughters are all marrying Nigerian men,” Kenyan president laments, video trends

Africa

7 months ago

President Williams Ruto has raised eyebrows and joked about a possible “brain drain” as Kenyan women, including his daughter, choose Nigerian men as husbands.

2025 hajj: Millions of pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ at Muzdalifa in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

7 months ago

Millions of Muslim pilgrims began the stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, following spiritual milestones at Arafat and Muzdalifa, under tight security.

“Don’t call me president”: Dangote corrects MC in Tinubu’s presence, video trends

Nigeria

7 months ago

In a viral video, Billionaire Aliko Dangote, light-heartedly corrected a MC who mistakenly introduced him as the “president of Dangote Group” in Tinubu's presence.

Eid-el-Kabir: “Only Christians benefit from free train rides,” MURIC slams Tinubu for ignoring Muslims

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Muslim Rights Concern has criticised Bola Tinubu's administration for providing free train services during Christmas but neglecting Muslims during Eid al-Kabir.

Tragedy as UNIZIK undergraduate falls from three-storey building, dies

Nigeria

7 months ago

A male student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University reportedly fell from a three-storey building and lost his life. His roommate has reportedly been arrested.

Breaking: Sanusi bows to pressure, cancels Eid-el-Kabir durbar in Kano

Nigeria

7 months ago

The 16th Emir of Kano state Muhammadu Sanusi II has announced the cancellation of this year's Eid-el-Kabir Durbar ceremony citing security concerns.

2025 Hajj: Tragedy as Nigerian pilgrim passes away in Arafat, cause of death emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

The chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, on June 5, confirmed that a Nigerian pilgrim passed away in during prayer session in Arafat, Saudi Arabia.

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