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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Ridwan Akinfenwa: Nigerian software guru loses $260,000 international job over his nationality

Nigeria

a month ago

EFCC arraigns PDP campaign DG, one other for N26m money laundering, vote buying in Abuja

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria Customs recruitment: NCS shares new update, explains what 286,697 successful applicants must do next

Nigeria

a month ago

“Any obstruction is abusive”: ADC warns Akpabio, demands Natasha’s immediate return to Senate

Politics

a month ago

Qatar breaks silence on visa restrictions on Nigerians, “If any updates are to be made”

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: Top minister, ex-guber candidate absent as Bayelsa APC endorses Tinubu

Politics

a month ago

NNPCL: Group sends key message to Tinubu over ‘cabal-driven propaganda’ against Ojulari, “Ignore”

Nigeria

a month ago

A pro-democracy group, Coalition For Good Governance (CGG) has called the attention of President Tinubu over a smear campaign tageteted at NNPC CEO, Bayo Ojulari.

Breaking: “No resumption until court concludes its action,” Senate replies Natasha

Politics

a month ago

The Senate has formally rejected the Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s plan to resume legislative duties, insisting the matter is still sub judice.

Nigerian governor rewards man with N10m for trekking from Lagos to Ebonyi

Nigeria

a month ago

Ebonyi governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru offered N10 million reward to Jeremiah Obaji, who trekked for 17 days from Ikorodu, Lagos, to Abakaliki, the state capital.

Sherif Abdullahi: Jubilation as Nigerian governor rewards best graduating student with 2026 hajj sponsorship

Education

a month ago

Sokoto governor has offered the overall best-graduating student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Abdullahi Sherif, a 2026 hajj sponsorship.

Drama as Lagos state sentences Bakery workers for stealing 5 loaves of bread, photos trend

Nigeria

a month ago

Two bakery workers in Lagos state have bagged two weeks of community service after being found guilty of stealing five loaves of bread from their employer.

Breaking: Tragedy as pilot dies in light plane crash, details emerge

Asia

a month ago

A 36-year-old pilot and a sole occupant have reportedly lost their lives in a plane crash on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The SA Police have confirmed.

“Why I have been quiet,” Dino Melaye breaks silence on political hiatus, video trends

Politics

a month ago

In a trending interview, former Kogi senator, Dino Melaye, explained that his recent silence in the political space, was due to his academic pursuits.

Drama as Kaduna councillor appoints 18 special advisers, gives reason

Politics

a month ago

A councillor Kaduna state, Sunusi Hashim, has appointed 18 aides to support his grassroots administration. He made a fresh vow to Governor Uba Sani's administration.

“Criminal”: DSS orders Sowore to retract anti-Tinubu post, issues 7-day ultimatum

Nigeria

a month ago

The Department of State Services has directed activist Omoyele Sowore to take down the alleged disparaging post made against President Tinubu on his X page.

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