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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Photos trend as ex-president Jonathan hosts Ooni of Ife in Bayelsa

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian governor declares public holiday as Tinubu is set to visit Buhari's state

Politics

a year ago

Scam Alert: JAMB breaks silence as website requests payment from candidates who missed 2025 UTME

Education

a year ago

2027 election: Anxiety grips Labour Party as popular lawmakers defect to PDP in Enugu

Politics

a year ago

Ex-EFCC boss Bawa pays surprise visit to Buhari in London, photos surface

Politics

a year ago

“Why I won’t return to Tinubu govt,” Ex-presidential aide Hakeem Baba-Ahmed speaks

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu reportedly approves plan to disburse UBEC backlog funds to states

Education

a year ago

Tinubu's administration has reportedly released hundreds of billions of naira in unaccessed Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds to state governments.

May Day: Tinubu sends crucial message to Nigerian workers, “You are the engine of our economy”

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu on Workers’ Day 2025, pledged continuous efforts to improve the welfare of Nigerian workers and recognize their role in national development.

Tinubu’s FG issues licenses to 11 new private universities, full list emerges

Education

a year ago

The government has issued operational licences to 11 new private universities in Nigeria, as confirmed by the National Universities Commission on April 30, 2025.

Rivers emergency rule: How Fubara visited Wike, begged for reconciliation

Politics

a year ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently visited FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja seeking reconciliation. This came weeks after his suspension by President Tinubu.

2027 election: PDP takes action as another governor hints at defecting to APC

Politics

a year ago

The PPD has been thrown into a panic mode as Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno hinted at resigning from the party and defecting to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 election

Lawyers march in Port Harcourt streets, petition Trump, demand end to Tinubu’s emergency rule

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian lawyers has protested against the suspension of Governor Fubara. They wrote a letter to US President Donald Trump demanding an end to Rivers emergency rule.

“How I paid N2.9m under duress despite providing evidence to EFCC,” Victim speaks, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Salaudeen Ayobamidele alleges EFCC detained him for nine days and coerced ₦2.9 million from him despite submitting exonerating evidence, fueling calls for reform.

“Why suspended deputy gov’s official vehicles were retrieved,” Rivers sole administrator speaks

Politics

a year ago

Rivers state sole administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.) has said the retrieval of vehicles from suspended Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, was lawful.

Delta defection: Drama as Okowa fires back at Saraki, defends move to APC, “You’ve no moral right”

Politics

a year ago

Ifeanyi Okowa has criticised Bukola Saraki over his criticisms concerning his defection to the ruling APC, calling the ex-Senate President a hypocrite.

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