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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Obasanjo sends crucial message to Nigerian leaders: “We’re not done yet”

Politics

a year ago

Popular PDP governor breaks silence on rumoured defection to APC: “The future lies before me”

Politics

a year ago

FG establishes organisation to reduce drug prices, shares details

Nigeria

a year ago

Wike mentions why PDP can’t win 2027 election, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Rivers emergency rule: Wike confirms meeting with Fubara

Politics

a year ago

APC chairman Ganduje finally breaks silence on claim of defecting to PDP, “Failing opposition”

Politics

a year ago

Fubara finally breaks silence on return as Rivers governor: “Do you even know if I want to go back there?”

Politics

a year ago

Amid ongoing political tensions and a federal takeover of the state, Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara has said that he is not desperate to return to power.

Rivers emergency rule: Tinubu’s FG hires ex-AGF, 11 SANs as Supreme Court battle looms

Politics

a year ago

The federal government has appointed 12 SANs to defend Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers state as 11 PDP governors challenge the action at the Supreme Court.

Zelensky invites Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine during first phone call: “No more war”

Europe

a year ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine. During their first phone chat, Zelensky thanked him for supporting peace.

Tragedy as Bauchi acting LG chairman 'suddenly' dies days to by-election

Politics

a year ago

The acting chairman of Shira LGA, Wali Adamu, has died, 13 days to the by-election in Bauchi state. Governor Bala Mohammed has reacted to his sudden demise.

Africa

a year ago

Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso has been rearrested in South Africa, weeks after being acquitted of charges including alleged racketeering and sexual assault.

Kemi Badenoch lists new UK rules for immigrants: “Our country a home, not hotel”

Europe

a year ago

Kemi Badenoch has introduced a new UK deportation bill by Conservative Party immigrants. In a trending video, she urged the ruling Labour to support the bill.

Nigerian governor bans sale of fuel in key LGA in his state, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Babagana Zulum has ordered the ban of fuel sales in Bama LGA and Banki LGA, to curb insurgent activities. His aide, Dauda Iliya, confirmed in a statement.

Kwankwaso sends strong warning to politicians as high-profile defections hit NNPP: “Greatest political sin”

Politics

a year ago

Senator Kwankwaso, after welcoming scores of defectors into the NNPP, condemned the recent high-profile defections that has hit the ruling party in Kano state.

Drama as Kano Senator Kawu’s loyalists reject APC, return to NNPP: “We are not yes sir boys”

Politics

a year ago

Supporters of Senator Kawu Sumaila have rejected his defection to the APC, reaffirming loyalty to the New Nigeria Peoples Party and Kwankwasiyya movement.

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