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.

8229 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“Introduction of Shari’ah Court will bring chaos in Oyo,” Yoruba elders warn Supreme Council

Nigeria

7 months ago

“What a soldier told me after coup plotters abducted my father in 1966,” Fani-Kayode speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Sanusi vs Bayero: “There can’t be 2 Emirs of Kano,” Falana declares

Nigeria

7 months ago

Top political analyst speaks as court sacks pro-Wike Rivers PDP chairman: “Supreme Court showdown”

Politics

7 months ago

Tragedy in Oyo: Teenage mother kills self after dispute with husband

Nigeria

7 months ago

BREAKING: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal to end Gaza war, “The Trump effect”

Asia

7 months ago

Ogun deputy governor’s convoy reportedly attacked as protest breaks out in Abeokuta

Politics

7 months ago

The convoy of the Deputy Governor of Ogun state, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, was attacked by protesting student in Abeokuta, but she narrowly escaped the attack.

Tragedy as man ‘sets’ lover ablaze during argument in Abuja, police react

Nigeria

7 months ago

A 47-yr-old vulcaniser, Saheed Ganiyu, has been arrested for allegedly setting his lover identified as Esther, on fire after a dispute in Abuja. FCT police confirmed

Just in: New Lagos speaker Meranda meets GAC, makes key demand, video trends

Politics

7 months ago

The new speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, on Tuesday, visited members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and the video trended online.

APC rubbishes El-Rufai, Atiku’s romance ahead of 2027: “A man who cannot be trusted across regions”

Politics

7 months ago

The ruling APC has described as fruitless the recent bromance involving Nasir El-Rufai and opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 elections.

Oluwatimileyin Ajayi: Police share identity of corps member allegedly killed by gospel singer near Abuja

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian police have identified Eliojo Salomey, a 24-year-old NYSC member, as the lady allegedly killed by her boyfriend, gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi.

Ibadan stampede: Agidigbo FM chairman Oriyomi breaks down in tears, video trends

Nigeria

7 months ago

Following his release from prison in the Ibadan stampede case, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat was captured in a video addressing supporters in tears on Tuesday.

Was he acting like an emperor? 3 major reasons behind Obasa’s removal as Lagos Assembly speaker

Politics

7 months ago

Conflict with the governor and questionable spending were some of the reasons that reportedly led to Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment as Lagos Assembly speaker.

SDP chairman breaks silence on alliance with Atiku, El-Rufai ahead of 2027: “Our focus is clear”

Politics

7 months ago

SDP chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, has denied speculations of a political alliance with Nasir El-Rufai or allies of Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections.

Obasa: Shehu Sani lists 5 factors that lead to impeachment of Speakers

Politics

7 months ago

Shehu Sani has listed five factors that could lead to the impeachment of state assembly speakers. This was after Lagos Assembly impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

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