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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Breaking: Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa impeached, reason emerges

Politics

7 months ago

2027: Ohanaeze endorses Tinubu for second term amid northern opposition, makes key demand

Politics

7 months ago

Tragedy as wife kills husband in Ogun over alleged infidelity, police react: “She rushed him”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Meranda replaces Obasa, becomes first female speaker of Lagos Assembly

Politics

7 months ago

"Why I made a U-turn on Tinubu’s tax bill": Nasarawa governor speaks up

Politics

7 months ago

Nigerian governor sacks all commissioners, gives reason

Politics

7 months ago

Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt takes fresh action against Ooni’s ex-Queen, Hamzat, others

Nigeria

7 months ago

Oyo government has slammed a fresh suit on Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat and Mr Abdulahi Fasasi following the Ibadan funfair tragedy.

Ibori’s daughter, ex-minister, 6 top PDP chieftains who recently resigned from party

Politics

7 months ago

Amidst a lingering party crisis, the PDP was hit by a wave of defections and resignations. Legit.ng compiled a list of chieftains who recently left the PDP.

“Why Nigerian govt is yet to prosecute Diezani,” Top lawyer speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Lawyer, Wahab Shittu SAN, said successive Nigerian governments have struggled to prosecute Diezani Alison-Madueke, due to complex extradition procedures.

Nigerian governor sacks all commissioners, sends message to stakeholders: “Don’t pick for me”

Politics

7 months ago

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has dismissed a fake commissioner-nominee list in circulation and announced plan to submit authentic names for state assembly clearance.

“How Lagos teacher’s repeated slaps affected my three-year-old son’s ear,” Mother speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Mrs Adenike Okunlaya, widowed mother of a pupil assaulted by a female teacher in Lagos, in an interview shared how the development affected her son's hearing.

Nigerians react as national grid collapses first time in 2025: “Who get light right now?”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Many have reacted differently as Nigeria’s national power grid suffered its first collapse in 2025. This development has led to a nationwide blackout.

Does Delta Governor Oborevwori plan to defect to APC? PDP reacts

Politics

7 months ago

The PDP has debunked Governor Oborevwori’s alleged defection to the APC. Delta PDP, in a statement, accused the APC of spreading unintelligent propaganda.

2025 prophecy: Adeboye declares 100-day fasting for RCCG members, warns of third world war threat

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pastor Adeboye of the RCCG has declared 100 days of fasting and prayer to prevent global conflicts and avert a third World War with special prayers for Nigeria.

2027: PDP chieftain reacts as strong Nigerian prophets predict Tinubu's second-term victory

Politics

7 months ago

PDP Youth spokesperson Dare Akinniyi has criticised the prophecies on Tinubu's re-election. He urged the opposition parties to unite and challenge the APC in 2027.

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