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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Labour Party reacts as Supreme Court sacks Abure as national chairman: “The implication is clear”

Politics

a year ago

Tragedy as retired policeman reportedly kills 3, self over land dispute

Nigeria

a year ago

Rivers sole administrator announces new 2025 budget, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Video trends as police uncover body of site engineer murdered, buried by workers in Delta

Nigeria

a year ago

Judge withdraws from Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

Renewed Hope Ambassadors laud Tinubu over bold reforms in oil and gas sector

Nigeria

a year ago

Drama as Wike celebrates Okpebholo’s tribunal victory, says “I believe in you”

Politics

a year ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has released a key statement as Governor Monday Okpebholo secured a major victory at the Edo state election petition tribunal.

Kogi senator Natasha finally opens up on Sallah visit, silences critics: “It was not a campaign”

Politics

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has maintained that her visit to her hometown was not a political event, but purely to celebrate Sallah with her constituents.

Tragedy as pregnant woman allegedly dies after hospital rejects treatment over N500,000 deposit

Nigeria

a year ago

A pregnant woman has reportedly passed away after a private hospital allegedly refused to treat her due to delayed N500,000 deposit.The husband shared a video online

Breaking: Okpebholo reacts to Edo tribunal judgment

Politics

a year ago

Edo state governorship election tribunal has affirmed Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor, dismissing PDP’s Asue Ighodalo's petition for lack of evidence.

“How I would have handled Nigeria’s economy,” Peter Obi speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi, in an interview, criticised President Tinubu’s policies. He explained how poor governance, rising debt, and high interest rates are crippling the economy.

“How I was offered N5bn to coordinate Fubara’s impeachment,” Edison Ehie speaks

Politics

a year ago

In a trending interview, Edison Ehie, Rivers State Chief of Staff, alleged that he was offered N5 billion bribery to impeach the embattled Governor Sim Fubara.

Anambra election 2025: Full list of APC governorship aspirants who may sack Soludo

Politics

a year ago

The APC has cleared seven aspirants for the Anambra 2025 governorship election and fixed April 5 for its primary. Legit.ng compiled full list of the key contenders.

“How they murdered my Kano-bound passengers in Edo,” Truck driver speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

A truck driver, in an interview, recounted how a vigilante group in Edo state incited a mob that killed 16 innocent travelers, refuting claims of a tribal clash.

Uromi killings: Photo emerges as Edo Gov Okpebholo arrives in Kano, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State is currently in Kano to express condolences over the killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, as the state state demands justice.

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