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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“Forget about party”: Video trends as Tinubu mentions Nigerian governor who is his friend

Politics

7 months ago

Oyo Kingmakers protest as Makinde names Owoade new Alaafin

Politics

7 months ago

Sanusi warns instigators of violence as court gives verdict on Kano Emirate tussle: “Fire’ll consume”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: US govt returns ex-minister Diezani's $52.88 million assets to Nigeria, details emerge

Politics

7 months ago

List: Top 6 Nigerian politicians born on Christmas Day, December

Politics

7 months ago

Photos trend as Tinubu’s minister, ex-AGF Malami visit Buhari in Daura: “Something is cooking”

Politics

7 months ago

Federal High Court orders detention of terrorists who planned launch of Boko Haram cell in Osun

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered DSS to detain ten suspects accused of planning to establish a Boko Haram/ISWAP cell in Osun state.

Borno: Two officers dead as Boko Haram terrorists attack Nigerian Police Division, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Boko Haram terrorists have carried out a fresh attack at a police station in Borno state, killing two officers. The state police command confirmed in a statement.

Did cybercriminal hack and steal N1 billion from Enugu govt’s account? Police speak

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force has maintained that the alleged theft of N1.098 billion from the Enugu state government account was false, and the account was never hacked.

“What I discussed with El-Rufai,” SDP chairman opens up on strategic meeting for 2027 election

Politics

8 months ago

Shehu Gabam, SDP chairman, has defended his strategic meeting involving Nasir El-Rufai and other top political bigwigs amid permutations for the 2027 elections.

Teacher assault: Nigerians react as El-Rufai’s wife shares report card, “Don’t give up on your kids”

Nigeria

8 months ago

Amid controversy over a teacher’s assault on a 3-year-old, Hadiza El-Rufai shared her own school report card and encouraged parents to keep faith in their children.

“N400 million for 6 computers?” Bauchi gov breaks silence on SSG’s IT budget allocation

Politics

8 months ago

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has described as lies from the pit of hell the reports claiming he proposed N400 million in its 2025 budget to purchase six computers.

Yi's visit: List of 5 MoUs signed between Nigeria and China as Minister Tuggar gives update

Politics

8 months ago

Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister, Yusuf Tuggar, said the five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed with China are now being implemented across various sectors.

Just in: Tragedy as mother, son die in Abuja residence, police react

Nigeria

8 months ago

Community grieves as a tragic midnight fire in Abuja claimed the lives of a mother and her son. Police disclosed that the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Rivers crisis: Tension as pro-Wike lawmakers override Fubara, sign 3 bills into law

Politics

8 months ago

Rivers Assembly, led by Speaker Amaewhule, on Thursday, enacted three important laws, overriding the assent of Governor Siminialayi Fubara. The House gave a reason.

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