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.

8239 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Ibadan funfair tragedy: Ooni of Ife reacts as police arrest ex-Queen Naomi, death toll hits 35

Nigeria

8 months ago

Full list: Tinubu approves redeployment, posting of federal permanent secretaries

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu arrives in Lagos for Christmas holiday, video trends

Nigeria

8 months ago

CUPP raises alarm over alleged secret plot by pro-Wike group to silence top federal lawmaker

Politics

8 months ago

“Anti-people, hopeless”: PDP rejects Tinubu’s N47.9trn 2025 budget, tells National Assembly what to do

Politics

8 months ago

NAFDAC shuts down 150 shops in Abia over fake products worth N5 billion, video trends

Nigeria

8 months ago

PDP expels national vice chairman southeast, reason emerges

Politics

8 months ago

Chief Ali Odefa, suspended National Vice Chairman of PDP in South East, has been expelled from the party by the PDP in Ebonyi state following a court ruling.

“Why Nnamdi Kanu’s release may not end insecurity in south-east,” Soludo speaks

Politics

8 months ago

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state, has maintained that Nnamdi Kanu's release may not end the insecurity in the south-east. He gave a major reason.

Many children feared dead in tragic stampede at Ibadan Funfair, gov reacts

Nigeria

8 months ago

At least 30 children have lost their lives in a tragic stampede at a fun fair in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The Oyo state government has ordered for a probe.

Tension as Edo governor sacks all public service commissioners, orders immediate handover

Politics

8 months ago

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state on Tuesday announced the dissolution of all state commissions, including the electoral commission, with immediate effect.

Hardship: Remi Tinubu disburses N50 million to elderly in Nasarawa, photos emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu gave out N50 million to 250 elderly citizens in Nasarawa state as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Elderly Support Scheme.

Amosun under fire for celebrating Buhari at 82, video trends: “Show him the Nigeria he weakened”

Politics

8 months ago

Nigerians have reacted differently as ex-Ogun gov Ibikunle Amosun visited Muhammadu Buhari in Daura to celebrate him as he clocks 82. Video and photos have emerged.

CAF Awards 2024: Atiku, Peter Obi react as Lookman wins African Player of the Year

Football

8 months ago

Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have reacted as Ademola Lookman won the CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2024. They also hailed Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Firm drags Wike, others to Abuja High Court, demands N500 million, details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nextdora Nigeria Ltd has filed a lawsuit to prevent the sale of its land in Abuja, seeking N500 million in damages from FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and others.

John Mahama: Ghana’s president-elect visits Tinubu in Abuja, photos emerge

Politics

8 months ago

Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama, visited Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Monday. This came days after his electoral victory. Photos have emerged

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