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.

8150 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Natasha: Akpabio breaks silence on organ harvesting plot involving US-based activist

Politics

3 months ago

Video trends as cardinals hold ninth meeting ahead of vote for new pope, “We are getting closer”

Europe

3 months ago

El-Rufai reacts as NANS president accuses Seyi Tinubu of brutal attack, video trends

Nigeria

3 months ago

2027 election: NLC endorses top northern governor for second term amid high-profile defection, cites reason

Politics

3 months ago

Rivers crisis: Lawyers storm US Embassy in Abuja, back Tinubu’s emergency rule, video trends

Politics

3 months ago

Emirate tussle: Tension as Bayero, Sanusi appoint two Galadiman Kano

Nigeria

3 months ago

“How Natasha offered me N200m to accuse Akpabio of organ harvesting,” US-based activist speaks

Politics

3 months ago

U.S.-based activist Dr. Sandra Duru has accused Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of attempting to bribe her with N200 million to frame Senate President Akpabio.

Photos trend as ex-president Jonathan hosts Ooni of Ife in Bayelsa

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, disclosed that he hosted the Ooni of Ife at his residence in Bayelsa state. He shared photos of the development.

Nigerian governor declares public holiday as Tinubu is set to visit Buhari's state

Politics

3 months ago

Governor Dikko Radda has declared May 2, public holiday in Katsina state for civil servants, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit, to commission key projects.

Scam Alert: JAMB breaks silence as website requests payment from candidates who missed 2025 UTME

Education

3 months ago

In a statement issued on Thursday, JAMB warned candidates, who missed the 2025 UTME, against patronising a fake website demanding N15,700 for rescheduling the exam.

2027 election: Anxiety grips Labour Party as popular lawmakers defect to PDP in Enugu

Politics

3 months ago

Three Labour Party lawmakers in Enugu state has resigned from the LP and moved to the PDP led by Governor Peter Mbah. They cited a reason for their decision.

Ex-EFCC boss Bawa pays surprise visit to Buhari in London, photos surface

Politics

3 months ago

Former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa on Wednesday visited ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Photos of their meeting have emerged online.

“Why I won’t return to Tinubu govt,” Ex-presidential aide Hakeem Baba-Ahmed speaks

Politics

3 months ago

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former special adviser to President Tinubu, who recently resigned from his government, said he won’t return, noting he has done his bit.

Tinubu reportedly approves plan to disburse UBEC backlog funds to states

Education

3 months ago

Tinubu's administration has reportedly released hundreds of billions of naira in unaccessed Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds to state governments.

May Day: Tinubu sends crucial message to Nigerian workers, “You are the engine of our economy”

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Tinubu on Workers’ Day 2025, pledged continuous efforts to improve the welfare of Nigerian workers and recognize their role in national development.

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