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

Politics

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Education

a year ago

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

Politics

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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.

Rivers emergency rule: Atiku’s aide reacts, shares what could happen to governors Tinubu 'no longer needs’

Politics

a year ago

An aide to Atiku Abubakar, Ademola Olarewaju, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency rule in Rivers and suspending Governor Fubara.

Obasanjo raises fresh alarm over failure of Oyan Dam project, cites consequences

Nigeria

a year ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned against excessive borehole drilling at homes in Ogun state, citing environmental risks and failure in water management.

“Empower youths with employment, not rice”: Nigerian governor’s son challenges Seyi Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Shamsuddeen Mohammed has urged Seyi Tinubu to prioritise employment and empowerment programmes for Bauchi youths instead of distributing rice and food.

Rivers emergency rule: “What Wike stands to benefit from Tinubu’s declaration,” Top analyst speaks

Politics

a year ago

Dare Akinniyi has alleged that President Tinubu’s declaration of an emergency rule in Rivers state will benefit Nyesom Wike and an APC strategy for the 2027 election

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