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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Excited 94-year-old Nigerian man registers for 2025 UTME, says “I can now attain my dream”

Education

a year ago

Obasa vs Meranda: Lagos Assembly breaks silence on allegations linking Remi Tinubu to leadership crisis

Politics

a year ago

Lagos Assembly: Lawmakers, DSS clash over security agency’s presence, “National embarrassment”

Politics

a year ago

“Probe US lawmaker’s weighty claim USAID funded Boko Haram,” Ndume tells Tinubu’s govt

Nigeria

a year ago

Video trends as Anambra security outfit threatens to arrest ladies without bra, pants

Nigeria

a year ago

PDP fires back as APC criticises Taraba governor’s costly foreign travels

Politics

a year ago

Labour Party speaks on zoning presidency to South-East in 2027: “Our doors are open to all”

Politics

a year ago

Labour Party has refuted claims that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southeast, insisting all candidates will emerge through a democratic process.

DSS seals Lagos Assembly amid leadership crisis, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Operatives of the Department of State Security and Nigeria Police on Monday, sealed key offices in the Lagos state assembly amid a leadership dispute.

Military airstrike accidentally kills six civilians in Katsina, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

A military airstrike mistakenly hit Yauni community in Katsina, killing six innocent civilians. The incident followed a clash between security forces and bandits.

Pa Adebanjo: Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi, others visit late Afenifere leader’s residence, photos trend

Nigeria

a year ago

Former VP Yemi Osinbajo, Peter Obi and Pastor Adeboye on Sunday, visited the residence of the late Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo, to commiserate with his family.

Kwara cleric shares how ‘Facebook lover’ died from Asthma, explains why he dismembered her

Nigeria

a year ago

Mohammed Bello, an Islamic cleric, who was arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering Hafsoh Lawal in Kwara after meeting her on Facebook, shared fresh details.

2027: PDP chieftain reacts as Shehu Sani, 4 National Assembly members defect to APC, “Displaced politicians”

Politics

a year ago

PDP youth spokesperson, Dare Akinniyi, has slammed Shehu Sani and some federal lawmakers who recently moved to the APC, describing them as displaced politicians.

Trump's order: Tinubu to absorb 28,000 health workers affected by USAID freeze

Nigeria

a year ago

Health Minister Prof Ali Pate has assured that President Tinubu is prepared to handle the impact of the US aid freeze and absorb 28,000 healthcare workers affected.

Alleged $150m bribe: Reps react as Binance’s Gambaryan dismisses FG’s denial, “Don’t be misled”

Nigeria

a year ago

The House of Representatives has sent a message to Nigerans as Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, insisted that the $150m bribery allegation is factual.

2027 election: Tambuwal reacts to PDP defections, condemns Tinubu’s govt

Politics

a year ago

Former governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal, has expressed disappointment over the recent defections of PDP members. He slammed Tinubu's government.

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