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.

8278 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Kano Emir Sanusi earns PhD in Law from UK university, photos trend

Nigeria

a month ago

“You are overreaching your powers”: El-Rufai warns as police ban ADC meeting in Kaduna

Politics

a month ago

“I can tell you whereabouts of every bandit,” Zamfara governor boasts, APC reacts

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: Ambode vows to lead Tinubu’s re-election campaign in South-West

Politics

a month ago

28-year-old mechanic sentenced to 3 years in prison for stealing yams worth N35,000

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: “Kwankwaso open to joining APC ahead of 2027,” Jibrin declares, shares details

Politics

a month ago

21-year-old lady kills lover in Delta, police take action

Nigeria

a month ago

A 21-year-old girl has been arrested after she reportedly stabbed her partner to death in Delta state. The police confirmed and share a video for further details.

Another Nigerian governor bans graduation ceremonies in basic, secondary schools

Education

a month ago

On Wednesday, September 3, Governor Usman Ododo-led Kogi government announced the ban on graduation ceremonies in basic and secondary schools across the state.

“Declare state of emergency in north,” Northern elders tell Tinubu, give reason

Nigeria

a month ago

Northern Elders urged President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the north after recent attacks in Zamfara and Katsina state clime dover 140 lives.

Breaking: Tinubu receives Buhari’s CPC loyalists in Aso Villa, video emerges

Politics

a month ago

Loyalists of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, under the platform of Forum of defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), visited Tinubu in Abuja.

2027 election: Analyst reacts as El-Rufai mentions why Tinubu won't make top 2, “No magic”

Politics

a month ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, analyst, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, backed Nasir El-Rufai's prediction and noted that Tinubu might lose his re-election in 2027.

Nigerians, others affected as UK warns foreign students: “If you overstay your visa, we’ll deport you”

Europe

a month ago

As part of a new campaign, the UK government through the Home Office has warned that international students who overstay their visas risk deportation.

“El-Rufai is angry, frustrated,” Shehu Sani taunts ex-Kaduna governor, video trends

Politics

a month ago

Former senator Shehu Sani accused ex-Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai of undermining democratic values during his tenure, asserting that he is frustrated.

“End insecurity not voices of opposition,” El-Rufai fires back at Tinubu's govt, Ribadu

Nigeria

a month ago

Nasir El-Rufai has urged FG to address rising insecurity rather than focus on silencing the voice of the opposition amid allegations of ransom payment to bandits.

“No mistake, regret choosing you”: Tinubu greets vice president Shettima at 59

Politics

a month ago

On his 59th birthday, President Tinubu said he has no regret in choosing Kashim Shettima as his vice, noting he is a loyal partner and a dependable ally.

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