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.

8155 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“How I’ll ensure Tinubu becomes Nigeria’s last bad president,” Adebayo speaks ahead of 2027 election

Politics

4 months ago

Another PDP governor breaks silence on rumoured defection to APC

Politics

4 months ago

Tragedy as stray bullet kills 16-year-old at Lagos anti-cultism walk

Nigeria

4 months ago

Wike breaks silence on Delta governor, Okowa’s defection, taunts Atiku

Politics

4 months ago

Peter Obi spotted at Pope’s lying-in-state ceremony, photos trend

Nigeria

4 months ago

Plateau, Benue killings: Tinubu summons NSA, Defence Chief

Nigeria

4 months ago

Who will attend Pope Francis' funeral? List of world leaders, confirmed dignitaries, royals emerge

Europe

4 months ago

Pope Francis, who died at age 88, will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 26, in Vatican City, Rome. Here's a list of world leaders expected to attend the funeral.

2027 election: “Why Buhari’s endorsement is not needed to defeat Tinubu,” Babachir Lawal speaks

Politics

4 months ago

Former SGF Babachir Lawal has denounced Tinubu loyalists and some CPC members for allegedly seeking ex-President Buhari’s support ahead of the 2027 election.

Nigerian governor suspends top monarch indefinitely, gives reason

Politics

4 months ago

Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, over rising cases of kidnapping and killings, after the death of a palace chief.

Vatican announces date for Pope Francis' funeral, location, other fresh details

Europe

4 months ago

The Vatican has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis will be held on April 26, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square, with his body lying in state starting April 23.

US mourns: Trump orders flags to fly at half-staff in honour of Pope Francis, “He was a good man”

4 months ago

President Trump has signed a proclamation ordering flags to be flown at half-staff across the United States to honour Pope Francis, who died of a stroke on April 21.

Easter: 5 killed as truck rams into procession in Gombe, governor reacts

Nigeria

4 months ago

A truck lost control and rammed into an Easter procession in Gombe state, killing five and injuring eight, sparking violent actions from angry youths.

Pope Francis: Meet 2 African cardinals who may become the next pope

Europe

4 months ago

Following the death of Pope Francis, two Cardinals from Africa, Peter Turkson of Ghana and Fridolin Ambongo Besungo, have emerged as his possible successors.

Atiku or Tinubu: “Who will north or Buhari support?” Top political analyst speaks ahead of 2027 election

Politics

4 months ago

Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, in an interview with Legit.ng, said that Buhari’s endorsement of Tinubu or Atiku Abubakar solely depend on northern perception in 2027.

Breaking: Heavy protests rock Jos over Plateau killings, “More than 100 dead”

Nigeria

4 months ago

Residents in Jos, Plateau state capital, took to the streets on Monday, to protest over the killings of more than 100 people in Bokkos and Bassa communities.

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