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.

8269 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Plateau killings: 8 dead, many injured in fresh gunmen attack after Gov Mutfwang cried out to Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

Ighodalo vs Okpebholo: Appeal court reserves judgment in PDP's case challenging APC's victory

Politics

a year ago

Reps move to make voting compulsory for Nigerians above 18, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

DSS takes action against Pat Utomi over alleged attempt to overthrow Tinubu’s government

Politics

a year ago

1960-2018: "No place for military incursion in Nigeria," Gowon declares, explains why

Politics

a year ago

Leo XIV makes first outing after election as pope, photos emerge

Europe

a year ago

Full text: JAMB registrar explains 2025 UTME result glitches, “Man proposes, God disposes”

Education

a year ago

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said 379,997 2025 candidates in six states will rewrite 2025 UTME, adding that the mass failure was caused by technical errors.

JAMB reschedules UTME for affected 379,997 candidates in Lagos, five other states

Education

a year ago

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has announced that it will reschedule the 2025 UTME for 379,997 affected candidates in Lagos and five South East states.

UTME 2025: JAMB registrar told to resign as 19-year-old reportedly kills self, “Crocodile tears not remedy”

Education

a year ago

Omoyele Sowore has demanded JAMB Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede’s resignation and prosecution after a 19-year-old girl took her own life over low UTME score.

2027 election: Top PDP chieftain reacts as Patience Jonathan rules out husband’s return, endorses Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

PDP Youth spokesperson, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, revealed that Patience Jonathan’s endorsement of Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 signals a bad omen for the opposition.

Nigerian governor bans sale of alcohol in his state, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Babagana Zulum has banned the sale of alcohol in Borno state and its environs. He also set up a taskforce targeting brothels and crime hideouts.

JAMB 2025: 16-year-old Olamide Aderibigbe shines in UTME with 336 score, breakdown of result trends

Education

a year ago

Olamide Aderibigbe, a 16-year-old student from Abuja school has scored 98 in Mathematics and 336 overall in the 2025 UTME, aiming to study architecture in university

Nigerian governor shuts brothel, beer parlours near mosque, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Niger government through the state's Liquor Licensing Board, has sealed a 50-room brothel and 13 beer parlours near a Jumma’at Mosque, over violations of its laws.

INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu breaks silence on alleged sack: “Unnecessary speculation”

Politics

a year ago

INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu has debunked rumours of his removal from office by President Tinubu. He also confirmed that changes will be made to the Electoral Act.

Atiku vs Tinubu: Top political analyst reacts as Wike mentions why PDP will lose 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

PDP Youth spokesperson, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, has alleged that Nyesom Wike is working for Bola Tinubu's re-election, and his remarks on zoning is a distraction.

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