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.

8213 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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PDP NWC disowns Anyanwu, recognises Udeh-Okoye as national secretary

Politics

6 months ago

Niger governor under fire for appointing ex-APC chairman, party chieftains: “LGA allocations will be affected”

Politics

6 months ago

Lawyer reacts as national grid collapses second time in 2025: “Greed is rising under Tinubu”

Nigeria

6 months ago

“Accountant general’s cabal has taken over Kogi’s Ododo-led govt,” Activist Okai alleges

Politics

6 months ago

“Ritual killings, human part business has taken over Igala Land,” Kogi PDP chieftain Okai cries out

Politics

6 months ago

Full list: Nigeria ranked 36th most corrupt country globally

Nigeria

6 months ago

“129,000 surrendered”: Nigerian military rehabilitates 800 former Boko Haram terrorists, gives reason

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that 129,000 Boko Haram fighters surrendered to the Nigerian Military but only 800 are currently undergoing deradicalisation.

“Why I criticised Tinubu's administration,” Daniel Bwala speaks in trending interview

Politics

6 months ago

Daniel Bwala has ignored critics and explained that he criticised President Tinubu’s administration in the past because he was in the opposition party, the PDP.

El-Rufai breaks silence on rumours of possible arrest, insists “I won’t go on exile”

Politics

6 months ago

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has said he won't embark on a self-imposed exile. He spoke amid reports of his alleged possible arrest by the APC government.

2027 election: APC reacts to OBJ, Atiku, others meeting, calls them “Indolent and lazy politicians”

Politics

6 months ago

APC national secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said Atiku Abubakar and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo's meeting posed no threat to Bola Tinubu's government.

Rivers crisis: Fubara challenges Wike, confident of winning 2027 election, “Nothing will stand in my way”

Politics

6 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed confidence in winning his re-election in 2027. This is amid rift with Nyesom Wike and a recent Supreme Court judgement.

Mass deportation: Pope Francis slams Trump’s immigration efforts, “They are driving major crisis”

6 months ago

Pope Francis has condemned Donald Trump’s mass deportation policies. He urged U.S. bishops to uphold migrant dignity and reject discriminatory narratives.

NDLEA declares 4 members of top Nigerian drug cartel wanted, releases photos

Nigeria

6 months ago

Four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, popularly known as Barryshine, have been declared wanted by the NDLEA. Their photos released.

UTME 2025: JAMB opens special entry for “exceptionally brilliant” under-16 candidates

Education

6 months ago

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that exceptional candidates below the age of 16, are eligible to sit for the 2025 UTME.

“How I sacked my daughter over lateness,” Obasanjo speaks

Politics

6 months ago

Ex-President Obasanjo said he fired his daughter for lateness. He told FMC chairman Dr. Dayo Israel that effective leadership requires stepping on toes.

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