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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2027 election: Saraki breaks silence on Okowa, Oborevwori’s defection, “Let them go”

Politics

a year ago

Defection: “More governors to join APC,” Gov Sule shares details, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Former Speaker of Kano state dumps NNPP, returns to APC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

“How I’ll ensure Tinubu becomes Nigeria’s last bad president,” Adebayo speaks ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

Another PDP governor breaks silence on rumoured defection to APC

Politics

a year ago

Tragedy as stray bullet kills 16-year-old at Lagos anti-cultism walk

Nigeria

a year ago

Wike breaks silence on Delta governor, Okowa’s defection, taunts Atiku

Politics

a year ago

Nyesom Wike hailed former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his successor Sheriff Oborevwori for endorsing President Tinubu and defecting to the APC.

Peter Obi spotted at Pope’s lying-in-state ceremony, photos trend

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi on Wednesday, attended Pope Francis' funeral in Rome, describing the late Pontiff as a beacon of justice and humility. He shared photos of the development.

Plateau, Benue killings: Tinubu summons NSA, Defence Chief

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu is currently in an emergency meeting with NSA Nuhu Ribadu and CDS Christopher Musa amid Nigeria’s worsening security situation.

Who will attend Pope Francis' funeral? List of world leaders, confirmed dignitaries, royals emerge

Europe

a year ago

Pope Francis, who died at age 88, will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 26, in Vatican City, Rome. Here's a list of world leaders expected to attend the funeral.

2027 election: “Why Buhari’s endorsement is not needed to defeat Tinubu,” Babachir Lawal speaks

Politics

a year ago

Former SGF Babachir Lawal has denounced Tinubu loyalists and some CPC members for allegedly seeking ex-President Buhari’s support ahead of the 2027 election.

Nigerian governor suspends top monarch indefinitely, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, over rising cases of kidnapping and killings, after the death of a palace chief.

Vatican announces date for Pope Francis' funeral, location, other fresh details

Europe

a year ago

The Vatican has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis will be held on April 26, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square, with his body lying in state starting April 23.

US mourns: Trump orders flags to fly at half-staff in honour of Pope Francis, “He was a good man”

a year ago

President Trump has signed a proclamation ordering flags to be flown at half-staff across the United States to honour Pope Francis, who died of a stroke on April 21.

Easter: 5 killed as truck rams into procession in Gombe, governor reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

A truck lost control and rammed into an Easter procession in Gombe state, killing five and injuring eight, sparking violent actions from angry youths.

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