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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Eid-el-Kabir: Jubilation as Nigerian governor announces free train ride from Lagos to his state

Nigeria

7 months ago

"Why universities should study how Wike joined Tinubu’s cabinet," Ooni of Ife speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Just in: Shettima, Atiku, others storm Abuja, video emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Jubilation as Sanwo-Olu confirms delivery of 3 new trains for Blue Line Rail, “Dear Lagosians”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Army eliminates 3 top Boko Haram commanders in fierce gun battle

Nigeria

7 months ago

Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian governor suspends traditional Sallah events, reason emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Cloned audio, false video: Natasha breaks silence, sends message to Nigerians

Politics

7 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described as false, a viral audio circulating on social media, which falsely attributes sensitive remarks to her.

2027 election: “What I’m doing to rescue PDP,” Saraki speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the PDP, citing grassroots support and reconciliation efforts ahead of 2027.

2025 Hajj: Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Mecca, cause of death, other details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ahead of this year’s Hajj rites, a pilgrim from Kano state, Shu’aibu Jibrin, has reportedly died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Kano Pilgrim Welfare Board confirmed.

Jubilation as Tinubu's FG begins payment of N44, 000 minimum wage arrears to ex-corps members

Nigeria

7 months ago

Bola Tinubu-led federal government has commenced the disbursement of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

JAMB 2025 results: Top 10 university courses that don’t require Mathematics

Education

7 months ago

Legit.ng compiled everything to know about courses that don’t require Mathematics to gain admission into higher institutions following the outcome of the 2025 UTME.

“Nigeria in big trouble, bandits have taken over leadership,” El-Rufai raises alarm, issues warning

Nigeria

7 months ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasiru El-Rufai has decried Nigeria’s worsening governance, blaming urban elites for hijacking leadership and leading the country astray.

Ondo House of Assembly deputy speaker, majority leader resign, replacement appointed

Politics

7 months ago

The Deputy Speaker Abayomi Akinruntan and Majority Leader Ogunmolasuyi have resigned from the Ondo State House of Assembly, citing internal power-struggles.

Saudi Arabia rejects 2,717 Nigerian hajj pilgrims, reason emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

NAHCON said 2,717 intending Nigerian pilgrims will be unable to perform the 2025 Hajj due to their failure to secure visas as Saudi Arabia closes portal.

Panic in Ibadan as man falls from upper floor of Cocoa house, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

An unidentified man fell from the upper floors of Cocoa House in Ibadan on Monday morning, and was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.

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