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.

8158 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

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

Politics

4 months ago

“Jonathan, Soyinka criticised Tinubu”: 5 things that have happened since the state of emergency in Rivers

Politics

4 months ago

Donald Trump finally opens up on possible 3rd-term presidency: “I’m not joking”

4 months ago

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso introduce 0.5% levy on imported goods from Nigeria, other ECOWAS countries

Africa

4 months ago

2027 presidency: “How Wike will work for APC in FCT,” Tinubu speaks

Politics

4 months ago

Sultan announces sighting of Shawwal Crescent, declares Eid-El-Fitr day in Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday March 30, 2025, as the Eid-El-Fitr Day. This followed the sighting of Shawwal moon.

“Why I rejected Wike as running mate in 2023,” Atiku finally opens up

Politics

4 months ago

PDP's Atiku Abubakar has said that he rejected Nyesom Wike as running mate in the 2023 election because the former Rivers governor lacked leadership traits.

Natasha recall: Kogi senator petitions IGP over alleged signature forgery

Politics

4 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has petitioned the IGP and Kogi State Police Commissioner over alleged forgery of signatures in a recall petition.

“I’m proud of our association”: Buhari hails Tinubu at 73, says he remains indebted to Nigerian president

Nigeria

4 months ago

Former President Buhari celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocked 73. In a telephone call, Buhari hailed Tinubu's leadership and their strong bond.

Updated: Fasting ends as Sultan declares Eid-El-Fitr day in Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that Ramadan fasting ends on Saturday.

Tragedy as 14-year-old kills self over pregnancy, location announced

Nigeria

4 months ago

A 14-year-old girl in Benue state has tragically passed away after being pressured to reveal the identity of the person responsible for her pregnancy.

“El-Rufai not our member”: Drama as SDP disowns ex-Kaduna gov, gives 1 condition for membership

Politics

4 months ago

The Kaduna state chapter of Social Democratic Party (SDP) has denied former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s membership. The party urged El-Rufai to follow due process.

Remi Tinubu's viral video: Delta govt orders immediate withdrawal of query issued to nursing student

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Delta state government has ordered the withdrawal of the query issued to Osato Edobor, a nursing student at the School of Nursing Sciences, Agbor.

Delta Nursing School queries student for posting video of colleagues rejecting Remi Tinubu as “our mother”

Nigeria

4 months ago

Delta State College of Nursing has queried one of its students, Osato Edobor, over her involvement in a trending video in which her colleagues rejected Remi Tinubu.

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