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.

8118 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

Presidency defends Tinubu’s $100,000 Falcons rewards, says “BBNaija is offering N150m prize money”

Nigeria

22 days ago

Oro festival: 7-day curfew declared in APC-controlled state, details emerge

Nigeria

22 days ago

2027 election: Like Kwankwaso, ex-SGF Babachir alleges “Tinubu promoting anti-north agenda”

Politics

22 days ago

2027 election: “Why Northern governors won’t be re-elected,” Top ADC leader speaks

Politics

22 days ago

2027 election: ADC uncovers reason “no governor is willing to join coalition”

Politics

22 days ago

Video shows Nigerian govs, others at airport waiting to receive Super Falcons players from Morocco

Football

23 days ago

2027 election: “ADC coalition will take over power from Tinubu”: Atiku declares

Politics

23 days ago

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress will take over power from the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress in 2027.

Jonathan or Peter Obi? PDP speaks on “North’s best choice” ahead of 2027 election

Politics

23 days ago

Umar Sani, PDP chieftain, said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan is the best option for the north to secure its ticket in 2027 presidential election not Peter Obi.

ADC reacts as Senate backs Tinubu’s $21bn borrowing plan, “10 times worse than Buhari”

Politics

23 days ago

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Tinubu administration after the Nigerian Senate has approved FG's $21 billion borrowing plan for 2025-2026.

Breaking: 18 people killed as bus crashes, splits in half, video emerges

23 days ago

A double-decker bus crashed and landed upside down after careening over a slope, killing at least 18 people and injuring 48 in Central Peru. A video has emerged.

Illegal lithium mine sealed in APC-controlled state over alleged ₦1.43trn theft

Nigeria

23 days ago

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) uncovered and sealed an illegal lithium mining operation over N1.43 trillion theft.

Wike dances joyfully after receiving Honourary Doctorate award, video trends

Nigeria

23 days ago

In a trending video, FCT minister Nyesom Wike, was seen dancing and celebrating after receiving an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree from UNIPORT.

“How Buhari turned down luxury gifts, UAE’s personal jet offer,” Garba Shehu speaks

Nigeria

24 days ago

Mallam Garba Shehu has revealed that the late former president Muhammadu Buhari turned down offers of a diamond-studded wristwatch and a personal aircraft.

2027 election: Daniel Bwala breaks silence on Tinubu’s health status, “It’s a procedure”

Politics

24 days ago

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has asserted that President Tinubu, is “physically fitter than most presidents in advanced countries,” ahead of the 2027 election.