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.

8214 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Politics

6 months ago

Breaking: Tragedy as gunmen kill popular pastor in Gombe, governor reacts

Nigeria

6 months ago

“Why proposals for creation of 31 new states is dead on arrival”: Federal lawmaker speaks

Politics

6 months ago

“You said it’s your turn”: Anglican bishop calls on Tinubu to address hardship as church attendance declines

Nigeria

6 months ago

N70,000 minimum wage: States’ salaries increased by 90% to N3.8 trillion, breakdown emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tragedy as Assistant Superintendent of Police allegedly kills self in top northern state

Nigeria

6 months ago

“A man of integrity”: How Najatu reportedly campaigned for Ribadu in 2011

Politics

6 months ago

A 2011 video of how Kano politician Naja’atu Muhammad campaigned for Nuhu Ribadu for president has resurfaced. This was after the NSA Ribadu threatened legal action.

Trump deportation: US-based Professor shares how Nigerians in America “now hide, avoid quarrels”

Politics

6 months ago

US-based Professor Nimi Wariboko, has shared how President Donald Trump's Illegal Immigration Crackdown has forced Nigerians based in America to live in fear.

Breaking: Video trends as Adeboye orders immediate release of popular Tiktoker, “He is fulfilling prophecy”

Nigeria

6 months ago

In a trending video, Pastor Adeboye of the Redeemed Church, has ordered the immediate release of the controversial TikToker Sea King by the police.

37-year-old man reportedly kills brother over foodstuff in Anambra, police react

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Anambra state police command has arrested Kosisochukwu Okafor, a 37-year-old man, who allegedly killed his elderly brother over argument on foodstuff.s

“I don’t have godfather”: How my brother funded my election, never demanded a kobo, Nigerian gov speaks

Politics

6 months ago

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke, said that his campaign activities were funded by his brother, Deji, who has never demanded any money or contract from him.

“Why I admire Islam, honour Prophet Muhammad,” Reno Omokri speaks

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ex-Presidential aide Reno Omokri has insisted that he respects Islam and Prophet Muhammad (SAW), because of the religion’s teachings and tolerance.

“How my father’s govt should be probed,” El-Rufai’s son speaks in trending interview

Politics

6 months ago

Bello El-Rufai has declared support for the probe into his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s administration, but warned against using it as a tool for political vendetta.

Grief, tears as Nigerian governor buries brother, pens emotional tribute: “You walked so I could run”

Nigeria

6 months ago

Dignitaries, including governors and minister, joined Governor Makinde in Ibadan for the burial of his late brother, Sunday Makinde. Photos of the event have emerged

Gunmen abduct several Muslim worshippers, including Imam, during early morning prayer, location announced

Nigeria

6 months ago

Gunmen have reportedly abducted 10 Muslim worshippers, including the Imam, during an early morning prayer in Sokoto state. The state police confirmed in a statement.

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