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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Supreme Court judgement: “Why administrator Ibas may get witheld Rivers allocation,” FG speaks

Politics

a year ago

Rivers emergency rule: Reno Omokri reacts as ex-presidential aide calls for Tinubu’s impeachment

Politics

a year ago

Reno Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Shehu Sani react as Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers

Politics

a year ago

Reno Omokri dares Peter Obi to give Lagos corper who criticised Tinubu automatic employment

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Nigerian governor suspends 3 top commissioners, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Wike revokes PDP national secretariat land, reason, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Ushie Rita Uguamaye: NYSC member who called Lagos a ‘smelling state’ tenders public apology

Nigeria

a year ago

NYSC member Ushie Rita Uguamaye has tendered a public apology to Lagosians, after her viral TikTok video criticising Tinubu and the state, went viral.

“Senate is like a cult”: Natasha shares instances of alleged sexual harassment by Akpabio

Politics

a year ago

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that the Nigerian Senate operate like a cult and accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as administrator to take over Rivers state

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator of Rivers State.This was after he declared State of emergency in the state.

2027 presidency: “Why North won’t defer aspiration for Tinubu’s re-election,” Shettima speaks

Politics

a year ago

AYCF leader Yerima Shettima has rejected calls for the north to defer its presidential bid for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He shared the political risks involved.

Man allegedly strangles 39-year-old girlfriend to death in Akwa Ibom, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

The Akwa Ibom police have arrested Ndifreke Nelson for allegedly strangling his girlfriend, Emem Effanga, and stealing her phone. The Force confirmed in a statement.

“How dad of NYSC member who criticised Tinubu died after protesting govt’s demolition,” Jalingo shares

Nigeria

a year ago

A renowned journalist, Agba Jalingo, has disclosed that the embattled NYSC member, who criticised Tinubu's government, lost her father in a land protest in 2019.

Akpabio: Senate breaks silence on alleged plan to arrest Natasha, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

The Senate has denied claims by suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan suggesting that there were plans to arrest her upon her return to Nigeria.

Breaking: SERAP sends urgent message to Tinubu over NYSC’s alleged threat to Lagos corper

Nigeria

a year ago

SERAP has called on President Tinubu to stop the alleged intimidation of NYSC corps member Ushie Uguamaye, following her criticism of his APC-led government.

US strikes reportedly kill dozens in Yemen as Trump orders attack on Houthis

a year ago

With President Donald Trump's backing, the US launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, killing dozens.

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