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.

8228 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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

Nigeria

7 months ago

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

Politics

7 months ago

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

Nigeria

7 months ago

How Tinubu’s FG can benefit from Trump’s presidency, political analyst speaks: “He will come looking for us”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Top analyst reacts as Trump signs executive order to end birthright citizenship in US: “Dead on arrival”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Wike vs Atiku: Top political analyst predicts Tinubu’s 2nd term victory in 2027 as PDP crisis worsens

Politics

7 months ago

“Honesty or party betrayal?” Top chieftain Segun Sowunmi speaks on Wike’s support for Tinubu ahead of 2027

Politics

7 months ago

Segun Sowunmi, in an interview with Legit.ng, spoke about PDP's presidential ticket and described Nyesom Wike's declaration to support Tinubu as a honest move.

Trump’s inauguration: Deeper Life Kumuyi gets US presidential invite, join global leaders to attend key event

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pastor William Kumuyi, founder of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, will attend President Trump’s second inauguration in United States on January 20. Details emerged.

“Consequences of terrible govts”: Why I don’t want Britain to become like Nigeria, Kemi Badenoch speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kemi Badenoch, British Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch shares her experience of Nigeria’s economic struggles and her wish for Britain's development.

“Why governors’ endorsement of Tinubu’s tax bill not enough,” Ndume speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Borno Senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has suggested a comprehensive review of President Tinubu's tax bill following recommendations of Nigeria Governor's Forum (NGF).

“How I turned down rituals offer to become Bayelsa governor,” Diri speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has revealed how a senior citizen invited him to Abuja and advised him to perform rituals to be governor but he turned down the offer.

Hardship: “How Tinubu’s FG is encouraging corruption,” Primate Ayodele speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Nigerians to prepare for challenging times ahead. He also warned President Tinubu to urgently address the issue of hardship.

List: Comfort Tinubu, other women who landed in court for allegedly killing their husbands

Nigeria

7 months ago

Comfort Tinubu and three other women have been prosecuted for reportedly killing their husbands. Legit.ng has the list of women who carried out such tragic acts.

Sanusi breaks silence on controversial remarks on Tinubu’s policies: “We are paying a price”

Politics

7 months ago

Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has insisted that his criticism on President Bola Tinubu’s reforms were words taken out of context and sensationalised.

Shehu Sani reacts as Dangote Refinery announces new petrol price, “Baffling”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ex-Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani, has described the hike in the price of fuel by Dangote Refinery as baffling, noting that Nigerians expected the price of fuel o crash.

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