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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Tragedy as five children die inside abandoned vehicle in Nasarawa, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

Presidency blasts Adesina over claims Nigerians were better off in 1960: “You sound like Peter Obi”

Nigeria

a year ago

Jonathan, Saraki mourn Yar’Adua after 15 years, pen emotional tributes: “His tenure was short but impactful”

Politics

a year ago

“Make Vatican great again?” Trump posts AI picture of himself dressed as pope

a year ago

2027 election: Kwankwaso meets APC’s Barau Jibrin, Pius Anyim at Abuja airport, “Defection or strategy?”

Politics

a year ago

Tragedy as deadly stampede claims 6 lives, injures 55 others, location announced

Asia

a year ago

2027 election: Tension rises in PDP as ex-deputy governorship candidate, others defect to APC, cite reason

Politics

a year ago

Dr. Emana Ambrose-Amawhe, PDP’s 2023 deputy governorship candidate in Cross River, has defected to the APC, praising the achievements of Governor Otu and Tinubu.

“The only thing I miss is Buhari”: Tinubu declares as he visits Katsina, video trends

Politics

a year ago

In a trending video, President Bola Tinubu, during a dinner in Katsina state, expressed that he missed former President Buhari, calling him “Mr. Integrity”.

Natasha: Akpabio breaks silence on organ harvesting plot involving US-based activist

Politics

a year ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied contacting US-based Dr. Sandra Duru over organ harvesting allegations, accusing Senator Natasha of distraction.

Video trends as cardinals hold ninth meeting ahead of vote for new pope, “We are getting closer”

Europe

a year ago

The Catholic Church’s 177 cardinals on Saturday met in the Vatican City for final talks ahead of the election of a new pope following the death of Pope Francis.

El-Rufai reacts as NANS president accuses Seyi Tinubu of brutal attack, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Nasir El-Rufai has called for an investigation into NANS president Atiku Isah's claim that Seyi Tinubu led armed men to attack and threaten his life at an event.

2027 election: NLC endorses top northern governor for second term amid high-profile defection, cites reason

Politics

a year ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress has endorsed Kano Governor Abba Yusuf for a second term. The state NLC Chairman, Kabiru Inuwa, confirmed and shared further details.

Rivers crisis: Lawyers storm US Embassy in Abuja, back Tinubu’s emergency rule, video trends

Politics

a year ago

A group of lawyers in Rivers state protested on Friday at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to support President Tinubu’s declaration of an emergency rule in Rivers state.

Emirate tussle: Tension as Bayero, Sanusi appoint two Galadiman Kano

Nigeria

a year ago

Just like his rival, the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II has appointed new Galadiman Kano and four senior councillors in a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries.

“How Natasha offered me N200m to accuse Akpabio of organ harvesting,” US-based activist speaks

Politics

a year ago

U.S.-based activist Dr. Sandra Duru has accused Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of attempting to bribe her with N200 million to frame Senate President Akpabio.

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