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.

8220 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Nigeria

6 months ago

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

Politics

6 months ago

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

Nigeria

6 months ago

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

Politics

6 months ago

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

Nigeria

7 months ago

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

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu presidency: “What I’ll do to Atiku in 2027,” Shettima speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima urged Atiku Abubakar to expect more political jabs from him in the run-up to the 2027 election, despite the respect he has for him.

Joe Igbokwe sends strong message to El-Rufai over alleged move to dump APC: “It's where you belong”

Politics

7 months ago

A staunch supporter of President Tinubu, Joe Igbokwe, has urged the former governor of Kaduna state Nasir El-Rufai, not to dump the ruling APC. He gave reasons.

US to deport Nigerian man sentenced to 75 months imprisonment for duping Americans

Nigeria

7 months ago

The United States Justice Department of Justice, on Thursday, said that after completing his 75-month jail term, convict Edwin Okoronkwo will be deported to Nigeria.

Trump’s order: USAID’s suspension disrupts family planning in another Nigerian state, official speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

The suspension of USAID activities has led to a fresh challenge in ensuring a steady supply of family planning commodities to health facilities in Bauchi state.

Ex-minister sacked by Tinubu returns to Nollywood, stars in new movie, title announced

Politics

7 months ago

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has returned to Nollywood. She produced a new movie titled ‘Hatred,’ after her time in politics.

Labour Party chides Soludo over alleged murder of popular lawmaker: “Anambra now at war”

Politics

7 months ago

Labour Party has reacted to the death of Anambra lawmaker Justice Azuka. The party decried the alarming rate of insecurity under Governor Chukwuma Soludo's watch

Fresh twist as ex-Ekiti gov explains “Why Tinubu, meaning-well not enough in leadership,” video trends

Politics

7 months ago

Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well but his intentions are not enough, and should be channeled into actions.

Lagos lawmakers ignore Obasa, pledge loyalty, support for Tinubu’s govt, reason emerges

Politics

7 months ago

Lagos Assembly lawmakers on Thursday, ignored embattled sacked Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa and pledged their loyalty to President Bola Tinubu.

Just in: ‘Policeman’ allegedly shoots FRSC personnel in Lagos

Nigeria

7 months ago

A Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer has been allegedly shot by an unidentified man dressed in a police uniform during an enforcement operation in Lagos.

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