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.

8156 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

Pope Francis has died: Cause of death, burial location, funeral and other fresh updates emerge

Europe

4 months ago

Pope Francis: Peter Obi pays glowing tribute to Pontiff who died at 88, “A voice for justice, unity is gone”

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: Pope Francis dies at 88 after protracted illness, Vatican shares details

Europe

4 months ago

Tragedy in Kenya: Lion jumps fence, kills 14-year-old girl inside home near national park

Africa

4 months ago

Rivers emergency rule: “Why Wike, Fubara may never reconcile,” Top political analyst speaks

Politics

4 months ago

Easter: Despite suspension, Fubara preaches reconciliation, support for Tinubu

Politics

4 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in his Easter message, reaffirmed his commitment to delivering good governance and called for support for President Bola Tinubu.

2027 presidency: Top political analyst reacts as PDP governor ignores Atiku, backs Tinubu’s re-election

Politics

4 months ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, Dare Akinniyi criticised Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno for endorsing President Tinubu, warning there could be another G5 scenario in 2027

Easter: Amaechi fumes over insecurity, ‘senseless killings’ in Nigeria, “Govt must act decisively”

Nigeria

4 months ago

In his Easter message, ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi criticised the President Tinubu-led administration over rising insecurity, killings in some states within Nigeria.

Did Bauchi deputy governor slap Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar? Media aide reacts

Politics

4 months ago

Bauchi deputy governor Auwal Jatau has debunked reports stating that he slapped Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, during a royal event in the state.

PDP crisis: “How Atiku breached 2019 agreement,” Wike speaks, defends support for Tinubu

Politics

4 months ago

In a recent media chat, Nyesom Wike accused Atiku Abubakar of breaching a 2019 agreement, insisting he had no regrets backing Bola Tinubu during 2023 election.

2027 elections: PDP lawmaker, guber candidate, ex-commissioner, others dump party for LP, cite reason

Politics

4 months ago

Abia Governor Alex Otti has received a major boost as top opposition leaders defected to the Labour Party, pledging their full support for his re-election in 2027.

“I can’t take orders from Rivers administrator,” Ex-magistrate justifies resignation

Politics

4 months ago

In a trending interview, ex-Rivers state chief magistrate Ejike George said he resigned for refusing to take orders from sole administrator Vice Admiral Ibas.

Shehu Sani sends crucial message to Tinubu over key appointments, “Don’t turn power into ethnic monopoly”

Politics

4 months ago

Shehu Sani has urged President Bola Tinubu to avoid ethnic favoritism in key appointments. In a trending interview, he cited its consequences and tackled critics.

Breaking: “Sack Rivers sole administrator now,” Falana tells Tinubu, cites reason

Politics

4 months ago

Femi Falana, SAN, has called on President Tinubu to immediately sack Rivers Sole Administrator, Rtd. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, for disregarding presidential order.

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