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.

8222 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

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

Politics

7 months ago

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

Nigeria

7 months ago

Fresh violence in Benue: APC aspirant, four others killed in herdsmen attack

Politics

7 months ago

Wike sends strong message to Nigerians amid economic challenges: “No such thing as miracle solution”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Drama as 13-yr-old pupil reportedly threatens schoolmates with father’s gun, police take action

Nigeria

7 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order, reason emerges

7 months ago

Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown: 6,000 deported in first two weeks as US Customs arrest 715

7 months ago

President Donald Trump has reacted as the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday, disclosed that 6,000 illegal immigrants have been deported.

Another Nigerian professor sentenced to three years in prison, reason emerges

Politics

7 months ago

A State High Court in Uyo, on Wednesday, sentenced Professor Uduk to three years in prison for perjury and publishing of false election results during the 2019 poll.

Tragedy as Nigerian Police officer allegedly kills self in Nasarawa

Nigeria

7 months ago

A police constable in Nasarawa state, Dogara Akolo-Moses, has reportedly killed himself. The spokesperson of the state's police command, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed.

“How security, economy improved under my administration,” Buhari speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has maintained that security and the economy improved under his administration. He explained how this was achieved.

Breaking: Nigerian police charge suspended Ogun monarch to court, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

The suspended Olorile of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, was on Tuesday arraigned in court for assaulting an elderly chief, Areola Abraham, in Ogun state.

Just in: 14-year-old girl arraigned over N4 million theft, breach of peace in Lagos

Nigeria

7 months ago

Police in Lagos state has arrested and charged to court a 14-year-old girl for allegedly stealing N4 million and breaching peace by entering a home with a spare key.

Former governor Saraki's son wins Grammy award, father reacts

Nigeria

7 months ago

Bukola Saraki has hailed his son, Seni, after he won his first Grammy for his contribution to the 'Bob Marley: One Love' soundtrack, which won 'Best Reggae Album'.

“We are sure”: PDP confident in overturning Edo governorship result at tribunal, cites strong evidence

Politics

7 months ago

The PDP has predicted victory for its candidate Asue Ighodalo at the tribunal after presenting evidence to challenge the poll results that favoured APC's Okpebholo.