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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Rivers crisis: Fubara challenges Wike, confident of winning 2027 election, “Nothing will stand in my way”

Politics

a year ago

Mass deportation: Pope Francis slams Trump’s immigration efforts, “They are driving major crisis”

a year ago

NDLEA declares 4 members of top Nigerian drug cartel wanted, releases photos

Nigeria

a year ago

UTME 2025: JAMB opens special entry for “exceptionally brilliant” under-16 candidates

Education

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Politics

a year ago

National Assembly has ruled out the creation of 31 new states. A lawmaker said the proposals might not be considered due to lack of "required legislative signatures"

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Archbishop Williams Aladekugbe has lamented that Nigeria’s economic crisis is keeping Christians away from church and weakening faith. He pleaded for urgent action.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Following the rise in personnel costs, 27 states of the federation will be unable to meet their payroll obligations without relying heavily on federal allocations.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

ASP Shafi'u Usman Bawa, a police officer in Niger state, has reportedly killed himself. The spokesperson of the state command, ASP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed.

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

Politics

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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.

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