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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Rivers sole administrator announces new 2025 budget, details emerge

Politics

4 months ago

Video trends as police uncover body of site engineer murdered, buried by workers in Delta

Nigeria

4 months ago

Judge withdraws from Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others, reason emerges

Politics

4 months ago

Renewed Hope Ambassadors laud Tinubu over bold reforms in oil and gas sector

Nigeria

4 months ago

Drama as Wike celebrates Okpebholo’s tribunal victory, says “I believe in you”

Politics

4 months ago

Kogi senator Natasha finally opens up on Sallah visit, silences critics: “It was not a campaign”

Politics

4 months ago

Tragedy as pregnant woman allegedly dies after hospital rejects treatment over N500,000 deposit

Nigeria

4 months ago

A pregnant woman has reportedly passed away after a private hospital allegedly refused to treat her due to delayed N500,000 deposit.The husband shared a video online

Breaking: Okpebholo reacts to Edo tribunal judgment

Politics

4 months ago

Edo state governorship election tribunal has affirmed Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor, dismissing PDP’s Asue Ighodalo's petition for lack of evidence.

“How I would have handled Nigeria’s economy,” Peter Obi speaks

Nigeria

4 months ago

Peter Obi, in an interview, criticised President Tinubu’s policies. He explained how poor governance, rising debt, and high interest rates are crippling the economy.

“How I was offered N5bn to coordinate Fubara’s impeachment,” Edison Ehie speaks

Politics

4 months ago

In a trending interview, Edison Ehie, Rivers State Chief of Staff, alleged that he was offered N5 billion bribery to impeach the embattled Governor Sim Fubara.

Anambra election 2025: Full list of APC governorship aspirants who may sack Soludo

Politics

4 months ago

The APC has cleared seven aspirants for the Anambra 2025 governorship election and fixed April 5 for its primary. Legit.ng compiled full list of the key contenders.

“How they murdered my Kano-bound passengers in Edo,” Truck driver speaks

Nigeria

4 months ago

A truck driver, in an interview, recounted how a vigilante group in Edo state incited a mob that killed 16 innocent travelers, refuting claims of a tribal clash.

Uromi killings: Photo emerges as Edo Gov Okpebholo arrives in Kano, details surface

Nigeria

4 months ago

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State is currently in Kano to express condolences over the killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, as the state state demands justice.

Did Wike collapse in Abuja? FCT minister’s aide reacts to trending rumours

Nigeria

4 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, has debunked rumours that his boss collapsed and was rushed to France for an urgent medical attention.

Explainer: What is a state of emergency, and what will happen in Rivers state now?

Politics

4 months ago

Legit.ng compiled all you need to know about a state of emergency as President Tinubu suspended Governor Fubara and appointed a sole administrator amid Rivers crisis

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