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.

8278 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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“I don’t smoke M@rijuana,” Oluwo breaks silence, rains curses on accusers, video trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Court takes action against Dino Melaye over alleged N509.6m tax evasion

Politics

2 months ago

Tragedy as gunmen kill 8, injure others in fresh attack in Kaduna

Nigeria

2 months ago

Presidential ticket: “Anyone free to challenge Tinubu in 2027,” APC declares

Politics

2 months ago

“We will deliver”: Kogi activist Okai visits Ododo, gov vows to strengthen security, video trends

Politics

2 months ago

Anambra Assembly suspends top lawmaker, reason emerges

Politics

2 months ago

6 injured in Abuja-Kaduna train derailment as NSIB begins probe

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that six persons were injured in the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train, adding that investigation has commenced.

Viral video: Police arrest officers filmed counting cash in patrol vehicle, clip trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

Delta state police have arrested officers seen in a viral video counting bundles of cash inside a patrol van marked Area Command Asaba. Their photo has emerged.

PDP zoning: “Be cautious of Atiku, ADC,” Peter Obi warned ahead of 2027

Politics

2 months ago

In a trending interview, a professor of political science, Jideofor Adibe, urged Peter Obi, to be cautious of the African Democratic Congress ahead of 2027.

“We’ll apply the big stick”: PDP to punish Wike, other members endorsing Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

The chairman of the PDP South-South zone caretaker committee, Emmanuel Ogidi, revealed that party will discipline members engaging in anti-party activities.

“Over 1,000 insurgent groups now operating in Africa,” Buhari’s ex-aide drops bombshell

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ibrahim Gambari, a former minister of external affairs, at an event, revealed that more than 1,000 insurgency groups are operating within the African continent.

Police break silence on report linking IGP’s wife to N6,000 dues, "She never collected a Kobo"

Nigeria

2 months ago

The police debunked a report claiming that senior police officers were ordered to pay N6,000 each as “2025 POWA dues” to an association linked to the IGP's wife.

PDP NEC takes decision on Damagum as national chairman

Politics

2 months ago

The national executive committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed Umar Damagum as the national chairman during its NEC meting on Monday.

2027 elections: “Nigerians have rejected your party,” APC fires back at PDP governors

Politics

2 months ago

Felix Morka, APC publicity secretary, has urged PDP governors to focus on rescuing their ill-party rather than hurling baseless accusations against the APC.

Nationwide crackdown: Tinubu’s FG shuts down 22 illegal Colleges of Education

Nigeria

2 months ago

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education across Nigeria following President Tinubu’s directive.

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