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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Hajj 2025: Plateau pilgrim finds, returns missing $5K to Russian owner in Saudi Arabia, earns praises

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: “Why I missed ECOWAS 50th anniversary,” Buhari speaks

Politics

7 months ago

PDP crisis: “I won’t resign,” More woes as Wike’s ally Anyanwu spits fire, gives condition

Politics

7 months ago

“A golden fish,” Buhari hails Amaechi at 60, explains how ex-minister was an asset to his govt

Politics

7 months ago

Sealing PDP secretariat: Wike blows hot, issues fresh threat, “We will do that”

Politics

7 months ago

Tinubu’s govt inaugurates committee on sale of Emefiele’s 753 duplexes in Abuja: “Nigerians are watching”

Nigeria

7 months ago

2025 Hajj: Jubilation as Zamfara woman gives birth in Saudi Arabia, photos trend

Nigeria

7 months ago

A female pilgrim from Zamfara state, has reportedly given birth to a baby in Madina, Saudi Arabia while on Hajj. Photos of the development have emerged.

Anxiety grips PDP as influential Plateau senator dumps party, gives reason

Politics

7 months ago

A former Senator representing Plateau North, Istifanus Gyang, has officially resigned from thePDP, citing the party’s departure from democratic principles.

2025 Hajj: Tragedy as 75-year-old Edo pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

7 months ago

A 75-year-old female pilgrim from Edo state, Mrs Adizatu Dazumi, has reportedly died at the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia after a brief illness.

PDP crisis: “Why Wike pulled out of reconciliation deal,” Ex-Nigerian governor speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Former Benue governor, Gabriel Suswam, said the failure of the PDP to honour its agreement with FCT minister Nyesom Wike has further worsened the party's crisis.

2027 election: Buhari’s ex-minister slams APC for endorsing Tinubu amid hardship, “Insensitive”

Politics

7 months ago

Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General under Buhari, has criticised the ruling APC for endorsing President Tinubu for the 2027 election and ignoring governance.

Video trends as Tinubu finally meets with Borno gov Zulum to end Boko Haram terror

Nigeria

7 months ago

In a trending video, Governor Babagana Zulum met with President Tinubu in Abuja on Monday to discuss the way forward regarding Boko Haram attacks in the region.

Reps bow to pressure, take action on controversial compulsory voting bill

Politics

7 months ago

After public outcry, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn a bill seeking to make voting mandatory for eligible Nigerians.

Tragedy as ex-lover sets woman ablaze in Lagos, police react

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to the gruesome murder of a young woman whose charred remains were discovered in the Gangare area of Mile 12.

Wike-led FCTA seals FIRS office, bank, fuel station, “34 years of unpaid ground rent”

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Federal Capital Territory Administration under minister Nyesom Wike, on Monday, sealed FIRS office, bank and fuel station, due to 34 years of unpaid ground rent.

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