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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“I have no regret”: Wike speaks ahead of 2027, gives reason he’ll support Tinubu’s re-election

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian Governor loses 24-year-old son day after mother's death

Nigeria

a year ago

Rivers crisis: Wike reacts as ex-PDP chairman labels him “enemy of the state”

Politics

a year ago

Ibadan stampede: CAC prophet begs Makinde as court remands Agidigbo FM owner, Ooni’s ex-wife

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Governor Yusuf reacts as colleague loses eldest son, mother: “Deeply sorrowful”

Politics

a year ago

Sokoto bombing: “How my parents, siblings burnt to death,” Survivor recounts disturbing experience

Nigeria

a year ago

FG breaks silence on terror links with France to destabilise Niger Republic: “A dangerous attempt”

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu has denied claims by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, that Nigeria is working with France to destabilise his country

Full list: Gov Adeleke pardons prisoners sentenced to death in Osun to mark Christmas celebration

Nigeria

a year ago

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has granted clemency to 53 convicts. Some were released for health reasons and good conduct. The full list with details has emerged.

“The most important thing”: Video trends as ex-minister sacked by Tinubu speaks on regret

Politics

a year ago

In a trending interview, former minister Uju Kennedy Ohanenye has thanked Nigerians for their support during her tenure as minister of women affairs.

Media chat: Okupe under fire for defending Tinubu’s performance, “We’ll remind you when it’s your turn to cry”

Politics

a year ago

Nigerians have reacted differently as Doyin Okupe hailed President Tinubu's performance in his first media chat, calling him a "damn good president".

Christmas: Nigerian governor extends 2-week public holiday for civil servants, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Governor Hyacinth Alia has announced an extension of the two weeks holiday for civil servants in Benue state. He gave an instruction to essential service workers.

Nigerian Military breaks silence on reports of bombing civilians in Sokoto

Nigeria

a year ago

The Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma has refuted claims that its military fighter jet allegedly bombed civilian structures in the Sokoto state.

Christmas palliative: Oshiomhole distributes 11,000 bags of rice to constituents in Edo North

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday, December 25, distributed 11,000 bags of rice as a palliative gift to constituents in Edo North to mark Christmas.

Many feared dead as fighter jet targeted at Lakurawa terrorists reportedly bombs Sokoto communities

Nigeria

a year ago

A fighter jet targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group in Sokoto state has mistakenly bombed two communities, killing many villagers and injuring several others.

Anambra stampede: “How my wife ignored my warning to attend food distribution,” Husband laments

Nigeria

a year ago

In response to the deadly stampede in Anambra state, that led to the deaths of 22 individuals, a husband has shared how he warned his wife not to attend the event.

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