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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Outrage as viral video exposes “how Osun state-owned radio promoted CBEX scheme to Nigerians”

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu approves 67 new tertiary institutions, JAMB warns, “No more backdoor admissions”

Education

a year ago

Anxiety as gunmen abduct several worshippers on Lokoja mountain

Nigeria

a year ago

Tension in Nasarawa as 35-year-old fisherwoman killed, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

Rivers emergency rule: “Gov Fubara will be back,” Tompolo declares, sends crucial message to Wike, Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Just in: “Refund N300m confab hosting rights,” Rivers sole administrator tells NBA

Politics

a year ago

2027 elections: “Ndume planning to join Atiku, Peter Obi’s coalition,” Tinubu’s aide Bwala alleges

Politics

a year ago

Daniel Bwala has accused Senator Ali Ndume of supporting the Atiku-Obi-led opposition, warning the APC of his loyalty ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.

Hundreds of women march in Port Harcourt streets, back state of emergency in Rivers, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Rivers crisis took a fresh twist as a coalition of women groups stormed the streets of Port Harcourt on Monday, in support of emergency rule in the oil-rich state.

“What Tinubu discussed with US President Trump’s advisor,” official speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu on Thursday, met with SA for Africa to United States President Donald Trump, Massad Boulos, in Paris, to explore deeper economic partnerships.

‘Kaduna pilgrimage’: Why politicians are scrambling for Buhari’s nod ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

a year ago

Ex-President Buhari has emerged as the kingmaker as the APC and opposition politicians make strategic visits to secure his support amid amid debate of 2027 elections

“Jesus hates poverty,” Pastor David Ibiyeomie shares details, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

In a trending video, Pastor David Ibiyeomie sparked a fresh debate after stating that Jesus never visited a poor man’s home, suggesting his disapproval of poverty.

Drama as criminals cart away NSA Ribadu’s office security vehicle during Juma’at prayer in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

FCT police command has reacted after a security vehicle attached to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu, was stolen in Abuja on Friday.

“Wike’s one leg is in APC, the other in PDP,” Borno Senator Ndume alleges in trending interview

Politics

a year ago

Borno Senator Ali Ndume, in a trending interview, alleged that FCT minister Nyesom Wike is holding allegiance to APC and the PDP amid his romance with Bola Tinubu.

Boko Haram attack reportedly kills seven in deadly explosion in Borno

Nigeria

a year ago

A bomb explosion has claimed the lives of seven passengers travelling along Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno. The state police command is yet to release a statement.

AbdulRauf Adeniji: “How APC leader died in kidnappers’ den,” Survivor recounts ordeal

Nigeria

a year ago

APC director Rauf Adeniji, kidnapped in January 2025, was confirmed dead weeks later. However, an APC chieftain has said that trauma contributed to his demise.

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