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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Tragedy as man allegedly beats girlfriend to death in Lagos, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos speakership crisis: APC heavyweights intervene as Obasa, Meranda may step down

Politics

a year ago

“Why Buhari allegedly snubbed Babangida’s book launch”: Jonathan Vatsa speaks

Politics

a year ago

“Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027”: Umahi declares, explains role of southeast

Politics

a year ago

“Protecting PDP from vampires”: Group shares reason Wike is fighting Atiku, top political bigwigs

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Ondo governor pardons 43 convicts, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Political analyst reacts as Abacha’s children attack IBB over June 12 annulment, “Stop defending your father”

Politics

a year ago

PDP chieftain Dare Akinniyi has slammed Babangida for blaming Abacha over the June 12 election annulment, describing his revelation a “subtle prayer for forgiveness”

Exclusive: “El-Rufai may work for Atiku’s presidency,” Political analyst speaks ahead of 2027

Politics

a year ago

In an interview with Legit.ng, PDP chieftain Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, said that Nasir El-Rufai’s bromance with Atiku Abubakar could affect Bola Tinubu's re-election

MKO’s daughter reacts as Babangida finally admits Abiola won 1993 election after 32 years

Politics

a year ago

Hafsat Abiola-Costello has reacted to former military leader Ibrahim Babangida confession that her late father MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, election.

“Why USAID terror funding claim should be investigated,” Ex-CAN president speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Former CAN President Rev. Samson Ayokunle has criticised the US lawmaker's a claim by United States Congressman Scott Perry that the USAID is finding Boko Haram.

JUST IN: Court orders LG elections to hold in Osun, mandates security presence

Politics

a year ago

An Osun High Court has ordered OSSIEC to conduct local government elections on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The court ruled against the previous LG elections.

Popular Lagos doctor Femi Olaleye allegedly fled to UK amid Supreme Court case

Nigeria

a year ago

The Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence has alerted that embattled doctor Femi Olaleye, has fled to the UK after Lagos government appealed his acquittal.

Federal High Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, properties linked to Emefiele

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal High Court on Friday, ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.

JUST IN: Tinubu approves establishment of two new federal universities

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of two federal universities in Ekiti and Osun states to drive research, innovation, and national development.

Dangote, Abdulsamad, other Nigerian billionaires raise N17.5bn for IBB’s Presidential Library

Nigeria

a year ago

Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and other high-profile figures have donated billions for the establishment of a presidential library in honour of Ibrahim Babangida.

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