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.

8162 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

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

Politics

4 months ago

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

Eid-El-Fitr 2025: Sultan-led NSCIA asks Muslims to look out for new moon, mentions date

Nigeria

4 months ago

“Why I visited Tinubu,” Ghana’s President Mahama speaks

Politics

4 months ago

2027 elections: “How Seyi Tinubu will transform Lagos into Dubai,” Top APC chieftain speaks

Politics

4 months ago

APC chieftain Obidike Chukwuebuka has backed Seyi Tinubu as next Lagos state governor. He spoke on how the president's son will transform the state into a global hub

Pastor Adeboye breaks silence on AI-generated videos on drugs, scholarships: “Please do not share”

Nigeria

4 months ago

Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Church has warned against engaging with AI-generated videos falsely linking him to drug promotions and scholarships.

“You are antichrist if you say Holy Ghost fire in prayers,” Influential Catholic Priest declares, explains

Nigeria

4 months ago

Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Oluoma has declared that praying ‘Holy Ghost fire’ against enemies is unbiblical and a sign of the antichrist. He cautioned Christians.

Man allegedly kills mother, sister in brutal attack, police react

Nigeria

4 months ago

Ekiti police have arrested Victor Lorjaal for allegedly killing his mother and sister on a farm. The commissioner of police has ordered a full investigation.

House of Reps member dumps party, defects to APGA, gives reason

Politics

4 months ago

Clara Nnabuife, a House of Representatives member, has defected from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the APGA, due to exclusion from party activities.

Photos trend as Tinubu receives Ghana’s President Mahama in Aso Rock

Politics

5 months ago

President Tinubu on Thursday, welcomed Ghanaian President John Mahama to Abuja for high-level discussions on trade, security, and regional cooperation within ECOWAS.

“Obi was my project”: Drama as Reno Omokri vows to dismantle Obidient movement

Politics

5 months ago

Reno Omokri has declared war on the Obidient movement. He cited threats to his family and a fallout with Labour Party's Peter Obi as the reasons behind his decision.

Rivers emergency rule: Group raises fresh alarm over attempts to link Fubara to violence, “It’ll fail”

Politics

5 months ago

Rivers Vanguard has condemned what it described as a politically motivated allegations against Governor Fubara. The group released a key statement on Thursday.

“Tinubu would have resisted suspension as gov, Fubara should fight,” ex-Presidential aide speaks

Politics

5 months ago

Former presidential spokesman Laolu Akande has urged Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara to challenge his suspension by President Tinubu, calling it unconstitutional.

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