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 Tinubu’s aide insists $1 can buy a meal in Nigeria, unlike in US

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 presidency: “Why Tinubu may dump VP Shettima,” Top political analyst speaks

Politics

a year ago

Plateau killings: Anxiety as terrorists ambush SSG’s convoy, NSA Ribadu reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

“There’s an attempt to extend state of emergency in Rivers,” Commissioner Gbali alleges

Politics

a year ago

Stolen jewellery saga: NCoS breaks silence on alleged illegal detention of Patience Jonathan’s ex-staff

Nigeria

a year ago

PDP chieftain reacts as Natasha mentions when she will drop strong evidence against Akpabio

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Tinubu's minister backs bad governance protests, sends strong warning to demonstrators

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government has declared support for peaceful protests in Nigeria. The minister of youth, Ayodele Olawande, however warned against violence.

Top political analyst reacts as Atiku breaks silence on resignation from PDP: “The time is now”

Politics

a year ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, PDP chieftain Dare Akinniyi urged Atiku Abubakar to lead a strong opposition against the APC as the former VP denied defection rumours

“How we were kept with hyenas, snakes,” Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga recounts ordeal in kidnappers’ den

Nigeria

a year ago

Former NYSC DG Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga has narrated how he spent over two months in terrorists' captivity, surviving dangerous encounters with wild animals.

Uromi killings: Tension grips Sokoto as Igbo traders shut shops over rumoured protests

Nigeria

a year ago

Traders in Sokoto state have reportedly shut their shops amid rumours of a protest over the killing of 16 hunters in Edo state. The state police command reacted.

JAMB uncovers Kano varsity applicants with fake results: “Only 6 out of 148 were genuine”

Education

a year ago

JAMB has revealed that only six out of 148 A-Level results submitted to Bayero University Kano were genuine, vowing to renew its fight against fraudulent admission.

Breaking: Court bars parties from granting interviews in Natasha’s case against Akpabio

Politics

a year ago

Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio from discussing their ongoing legal dispute in the media

Akpabio breaks silence on Abbo’s allegation of masterminding removal of 5 senators from Senate

Politics

a year ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted the claims by sacked Senator Elisha Abbo that he masterminded the removal of five federal lawmakers from the Senate.

Anxiety as gunmen kidnap Ebonyi gov’s aide, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Gunmen reportedly abducted Governor Nwifuru’s aide, Blessing Adagba, in Ebonyi state. The state police confirmed that the abductors demanded N30 million ransom.

IGP reportedly takes action against AIG Gumel for criticising Fubara’s suspension

Nigeria

a year ago

Police boss Kayode Egbetokun reportedly transferred AIG Usaini Gumel over his alleged remarks on Rivers state emergency rule and the suspension of Governor Fubara.

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