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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Photos emerge as Lagos govt seals popular church, gives reason

Nigeria

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BREAKING: Reps order NCC to shut down OnlyFans, XVideos, pornhub, other adult sites nationwide

Nigeria

a year ago

Police rescue 27 foreigners held hostage by kidnappers, location announced

Nigeria

a year ago

Drunken policeman reportedly kill resident in Niger, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy as gunmen kill 84-year-old community leader in Anambra

Nigeria

a year ago

Presidency reacts as Catholic Bishops raise alarm over Nigeria’s economy: “Poverty plaguing the country”

Politics

a year ago

‘Three weeks in hospital’: Anxiety as Vatican gives fresh update on Pope Francis’ health

Europe

a year ago

Pope Francis has remained hospitalised for three weeks with double pneumonia. The Vatican confirmed this in its latest report on the Pontiff's current health state.

“Why Senate can’t suspend Natasha beyond 14 days,” Maku speaks

Politics

a year ago

PDP chieftain Francis Maku has challenged the Senate’s six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as unconstitutional.

2027: Top analyst reacts as Atiku breaks silence on reports of dumping PDP, “El-Rufai is a ruthless preacher”

Politics

a year ago

PDP youth spokesperson Dare Akinniyi has dismissed claims of Atiku Abubakar’s defection. In an interview with Legit.ng, he urged him to challenge the APC in 2027.

Natasha vs Akpabio: Ex-minister Ezekwesili demands 6 urgent actions from Nigerian Senate

Politics

a year ago

Obiageli Ezekwesili has reacted to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension. She demanded an independent investigation into allegations against Senate President Akpabio.

2027: El-Rufai woos opposition members to join SDP, “Let’s challenge APC”

Politics

a year ago

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai on Monday, resigned from the APC and urged opposition leaders to unite under the SDP to challenge the ruling party in 2027.

El-Rufai’s defection: Ally reacts as ex-Kaduna governor's resignation letter goes viral

Politics

a year ago

Former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai is reportedly set to leave the APC for the SDP after his alleged resignation letter surfaced in the polity.

BREAKING: Federal High Court adjourns Natasha’s suit, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The Federal High Court has adjourned the case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges to March 25, 2025.

“How Natasha’s beauty is a problem,” Ex-popular lawmaker Ogunlewe speaks in trending interview

Politics

a year ago

In a trending interview, former lawmaker Adeseyi Ogunlewe maintained that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s beauty contributed to her challenges in the Senate.

“Full-scale war on women”: Bisi Fayemi slams female senators for failing to support Natasha

Politics

a year ago

Ex-Ekiti First Lady Bisi Fayemi has slammed female senators for failing to support Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting it is a pattern of silencing women in politics.

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