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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FG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr 2025 celebration, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends SSG, other appointees, gives reason

Politics

5 months ago

2027 presidency: Moment PDP Gov Oborevwori watch Delta monarchs pledge support for Tinubu’s re-election

Politics

5 months ago

2027 presidency: “What Wike will do to Atiku,” Minister’s aide speaks

Politics

5 months ago

Senate drama: Natasha apologises to Oby Ezekwesili over clash with Nwaebonyi, “Sorry for the insults”

Politics

5 months ago

Rivers emergency rule: NLC threatens nationwide strike, makes key demand from Tinubu

Politics

5 months ago

Group reacts as Supreme Court explains judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation with Wike amid Rivers crisis

Nigeria

5 months ago

CJIA refutes allegations that Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Agim attended UNICAL’s convocation as part of a political delegation, calling the reports baseless.

Breaking: “National Assembly leaders are corrupt,” Atiku speaks on approval of Rivers emergency rule

Politics

5 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the National Assembly leaders of corruption. He condemned their approval of emergency rule in Rivers state.

Kano Emirate tussle: Drama as Sanusi mentions what will happen to ‘whoever challenges God’s decision’

Politics

5 months ago

Lamido Sanusi II has appealed to residents to be law-abiding and avoid acts that could provoke unrest in Kano. He cursed those opposing his reinstallation as emir.

Tinubu makes fresh appointments in 2 federal universities, full list emerges

Education

5 months ago

Senator Binta Masi Garba, has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, in Iyin Ekiti.

Rivers crisis: “Why Tinubu should restore Fubara, engage Abdulsalami committee,” Rep speaks

Politics

5 months ago

Federal lawmaker Awaji-Inombek Abiante has urged Tinubu to restore Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the National Peace Committee to intervene in the crisis.

Tinubu’s emergency rule: “How Fubara can regain control of Rivers,” Atiku’s aide mentions steps

Politics

5 months ago

An aide to Atiku Abubakar has advised suspended Rivers Governor Fubara to remain active in politics amid President Tinubu’s controversial emergency rule.

Fubara reacts as another explosion hits gas facility in Rivers: “For the avoidance of doubt”

Politics

5 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denied any links to militant groups, noting allegations of involvement in oil facility explosions in Rivers are “fake” and “malicious”

Breaking: Tinubu's govt recaptures 5 inmates who escaped from Kogi prison, shares details

Nigeria

5 months ago

The federal government revealed on Monday that some of the fleeing inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi state have been recaptured.

Soyinka finally speaks on promise to assess Tinubu after one year: “Stop working on my timetable”

Politics

5 months ago

In an interview, Wole Soyinka dismissed calls for him to assess Tinubu’s administration, stating he does not follow a scheduled timetable for commentary.

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