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.

8152 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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2026 elections: Another PDP governor, entire cabinet members break silence on alleged defection to APC

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: 'How coalition would defeat Tinubu,' Kenneth Okonkwo opens up

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: Concerns over Tinubu’s top campaigner’s wellbeing, “That can’t be hunger”

Politics

3 months ago

UTME 2025: JAMB fires back at Peter Obi over 6:30am exam timing, “Candidates’ safety is our priority”

Education

3 months ago

Breaking: Like JAMB, FG orders WAEC, NECO to adopt CBT for exams, date, reason emerge

Education

3 months ago

Atiku's running mate in 2023 election, Okowa, breaks silence after resigning from PDP to join APC

Politics

3 months ago

2027 elections: PDP summons emergency meeting amid ‘hurricane Tinubu’, high-profile defections

Politics

3 months ago

The PDP National Working Committee has scheduled an emergency meeting to address the gale of defections, that has hit the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tension as explosion hits oil facility in Rivers, 5 reported dead

Nigeria

3 months ago

At least five persons have been reported dead as an explosion occurred at a place where illegal petroleum products were stored in Omoku, Rivers state.

“How Buhari’s administration borrowed $400bn to stabilise naira,” Senator Adeola speaks

Nigeria

3 months ago

Senator Olamilekan Adeola revealed that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari borrowed $400 billion to stabilize the naira but Bola Tinubu’s reforms saved the economy.

JAMB breaks silence on rumours of posting candidates outside chosen exam towns, offers cash reward for proof

Education

3 months ago

JAMB has refuted claims that candidates are assigned to exam centres outside their chosen towns. The Board has offered a reward for verifiable proof within 96 hours.

Breaking: Video trends as Pope Francis is buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

Europe

3 months ago

Pope Francis was buried at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica after a funeral mass at St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican confirmed and shared a video of the ceremony.

Scandal: Drama as Osun monarch, pastor admit to $4.2M COVID-19 fraud in US

Nigeria

3 months ago

Oba Joseph Oloyede and Pastor Edward Oluwasanmi have pleaded guilty for allegedly scheming to obtain $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds fraudulently in US.

FBI arrests 22 Nigerians over alleged ‘sex scheme’ linked to rising teen suicides in US

Nigeria

3 months ago

The FBI through its Operation Artemis arrested 22 Nigerians involved in a massive sextortion network linked to over 20 teen suicides in the United States.

Driver escapes death as truck plunges off Lagos bridge in trending video

Nigeria

3 months ago

It was a chaotic scene as a viral video showed how a truck plunged off Pen Cinema Bridge in Lagos state, crushed two buses and injured the driver on Saturday.

How to watch Pope Francis’ funeral, who will be there and other fresh updates emerge

Europe

4 months ago

Pope Francis will be laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on April 26, 2025, after a funeral at St. Peter’s Square. Here's how to watch the ceremony.

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