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.

8269 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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2025 WASSCE: WAEC extends deadline for private candidates

Education

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Atiku reacts as Peter Obi alleges threat to life over New Year message

Politics

a year ago

2027: Labour Party breaks silence on Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso merger, says “Individuals talking”

Politics

a year ago

Nigerians react as Adeboye preaches gratitude amid hardship: “How about politicians stealing?”

Nigeria

a year ago

HMPV: Nigerian govt takes action as new virus spreads in China

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Popular socialite ‘Cash Madam’ reported dead at 89, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Budget presentation: Pro-Wike lawmakers lose as Rivers high court rules in favour of Fubara

Politics

a year ago

The court has dismissed a suit by an advocacy group challenging Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara's presentation of the state's 2025 budget to three lawmakers.

“No going back”: Lagos govt mentions date to enforce total ban on single-use plastics, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos state government on Monday January 6, announced that it will enforce a total ban on single-use plastics, including styrofoam, beginning in January 2025.

Tragedy as gunmen kill 3 sons of Anambra native doctor, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed three children of a native doctor in the Anambra community. The state police command has reacted to the unfortunate attack.

Nigerians react as Kwankwaso breaks silence on agreement with Atiku, Peter Obi to serve 4 years in 2027

Politics

a year ago

NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has refuted claims suggesting that he reached an agreement with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Shettima, Sule Lamido, top political leaders storm Kano for APC chairman’s sons’ wedding, photos trend

Politics

a year ago

Vice President Shettima and top officials graced the weddings of Abbas Abdullahi Abbas and Muhammad Abdullahi Abbas held in Kano state on Saturday.

Tinubu visits Enugu, commissions key state projects

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Enugu state to commission key projects by Governor Peter Mbah administration. The governor confirmed the visit.

“He served with distinction”: Tinubu reacts as Nigerian governor loses top aide

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to Ondo state government as its SSG Temitayo Oluwatuyi, died from injuries sustained in a motor accident.

“Obasanjo bypassed legal procedures”: Why Yar’Adua cancelled Port Harcourt Refinery sale, Falana speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Femi Falana has said that ex-President Yar’Adua reversed the sale of refineries during ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo's tenure due to breach of legal procedures.

Tragedy as 140 police officers die in Abuja, reason, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The FCT police command has said that 140 officers died in 2024 as a result of health challenges and extremist activities. The command's CP, Olatunji Disu, confirmed.

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