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.

8225 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

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7 months ago

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

Politics

7 months ago

Alleged N4.9 billion fraud: EFCC loses as court delivers verdict on suit in Fani-Kayode’s favour

Politics

7 months ago

Governor Abiodun suspends Ogun monarch assaulting man in viral video, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Amid 6 months suspension, police grill Ogun monarch who assaulted 73-year-old chief in viral video

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ogun governor reacts as monarch reportedly molests chief, threatens to jail him, video trends: “It’s inhumane”

Nigeria

7 months ago

2027 ticket: Political analyst reacts as popular senator dumps PDP, joins APC, “It will end in tears”

Politics

7 months ago

PDP National Youth Group spokesperson Dare Akinniyi has criticised Ned Nwoko’s defection to the APC and shared how it will work in favour of Delta PDP.

Analyst reacts as Buhari’s ex-minister shares one ‘sure’ way of removing Tinubu in 2027: “He'll have it tough”

Politics

7 months ago

Dare Glintstone Akinniyi has reacted as Rotimi Amaechi warned that President Tinubu will not easily relinquish power in 2027. He urged opposition parties to unite.

Photos emerge as Aregbesola meets, forgives man ‘who attempted to assassinate him’ in 2006

Politics

7 months ago

Former Osun governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said he has forgiven one Sikiru Olaboye, one of the men who attempted to assassinate him in 2006 prior to his election.

Lagos highest decision-making body GAC holds crucial meeting to decide Obasa’s fate

Politics

7 months ago

The Governor’s Advisory Council of the APC in Lagos state will meet today to address the state assembly crisis following the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as speaker.

Did Tinubu order Lagos lawmakers to reinstate impeached speaker Obasa? Fresh updates emerge

Politics

7 months ago

Sources within the Lagos state government have debunked the claims that President Tinubu has ordered the reinstatement of ex-assembly speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

“How I was beaten, threatened with death by Ogun monarch,” 73-year-old chief narrates ordeal

Nigeria

7 months ago

Chief Arinola Abraham has narrated how Oba Semiu Ogunjobi, Oloorile of Orile Ifo in Ifo LGA in Ogun state, allegedly subjected him to a dehumanising treatment.

Breaking: Anxiety as gunmen abduct prominent Edo monarch, gun down Okada rider, police react

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Edo state police command on Monday disclosed that the traditional of Udo-Eguare, His Royal Highness Friday Ehizojie, Onojie, in Igueben LGA, has been kidnapped.

2027: Lagos group endorses Tinubu’s top minister as APC candidate for guber race, details emerge

Politics

7 months ago

The League of Concerned Lagosians (LCL) has endorsed Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Education, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Lagos election.

Tinubu to attend sustainability summit in Abu Dhabi as presidency shares details

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, for a five-day trip to the UAE. He will attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 to discuss key bilateral issues

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