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.

7642 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

PDP crisis: “You can't disband us,” Benue G-14 dares former gov Suswam, reason e...

Politics

7 months ago

“Who has Fubara made?” Wike taunts Rivers gov, breaks silence on rift with Ijaw...

Politics

7 months ago

“Not Tinubu”: Former Reps Speaker Dogara exposes those behind subsidy removal

Politics

7 months ago

Alleged N15m bribe: House of Reps invites EFCC chairman, VDM, Bobrisky

Nigeria

7 months ago

N288bn FCT budget: Wike commended as Tinubu breaks silence on cabinet reshuffle

Politics

7 months ago

Tragedy as 29 killed, 321,000 houses, 858,000 farmlands destroyed by floods in K...

Nigeria

7 months ago

Minimum wage: FG to pay civil servants N930k annually? Breakdown of salary structure emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Level 1 Civil servants under the payroll of the Tinubu's govt will receive N930k annually. Breakdown of their actual salaries according to their levels, has emerged.

Patience Umo Eno: 7 things you need to know about late Akwa Ibom governor’s wife

Politics

7 months ago

The unexpected death of Patience Eno on Thursday, September 26, left the Akwa Ibom community in shock. Legit.ng compiled interesting things about the late First Lady

Tinubu reacts as Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno's wife dies: “A profound loss”

Politics

7 months ago

President Tinubu extended his condolences to Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno over his wife's death, Pastor Patience Eno. He described her as a selfless and honest woman.

“A remarkable figure in faith”: Peter Obi hails Oyedepo on 70th birthday

Nigeria

7 months ago

Peter Obi has joined the entire Body of Christ, members of the Winner’s Chapel, to celebrate with Bishop David Oyedepo as he marks his 70th birthday today.

Kano Emir Sanusi reacts as Jonathan breaks silence on his removal as CBN gov, “I bear you no grudge”

Politics

7 months ago

Kano Emir Sanusi II has said he has no issue with former President Goodluck Jonathan who clarified his removal from office as CBN governor in 2014 over

Cabinet reshuffle: “Why Tinubu shouldn’t trust his righthand men,” Ex-Minister speaks

Politics

7 months ago

Former minister Adebayo Shittu has warned that some aides within Tinubu's inner circle may have vested interests that could compromise ministerial selections.

Drama as Fubara’s wife taunts Wike, go spiritual, says “Enemies of Rivers will be shamed”

Politics

7 months ago

Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, wife of Rivers governor, has affirmed that God will bring shame to those opposing peace and progress. She prayed ahead of the LG elections

Yahaya Bello: “How $300,000 flowed from Kogi govt to my accounts,” Witness tells court

Politics

7 months ago

Jamilu Abdullahi, an Abuja-based BDC operator, has testified in court, regarding the alleged N3b fraud case and financial transactions involving Yahaya Bello.