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.

8106 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Another popular PDP governor dumps party for APC, cites Tinubu’s leadership as reason

Politics

2 months ago

“Our daughters are all marrying Nigerian men,” Kenyan president laments, video trends

Africa

2 months ago

2025 hajj: Millions of pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ at Muzdalifa in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

2 months ago

“Don’t call me president”: Dangote corrects MC in Tinubu’s presence, video trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

Eid-el-Kabir: “Only Christians benefit from free train rides,” MURIC slams Tinubu for ignoring Muslims

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tragedy as UNIZIK undergraduate falls from three-storey building, dies

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Sanusi bows to pressure, cancels Eid-el-Kabir durbar in Kano

Nigeria

2 months ago

The 16th Emir of Kano state Muhammadu Sanusi II has announced the cancellation of this year's Eid-el-Kabir Durbar ceremony citing security concerns.

2025 Hajj: Tragedy as Nigerian pilgrim passes away in Arafat, cause of death emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

The chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, on June 5, confirmed that a Nigerian pilgrim passed away in during prayer session in Arafat, Saudi Arabia.

Eid-el-Kabir: Jubilation as Nigerian governor announces free train ride from Lagos to his state

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Adeleke has launched a free train service initiative to facilitate travel for Osun state residents celebrating Eid-el-Kabir between June 5 and June 10.

"Why universities should study how Wike joined Tinubu’s cabinet," Ooni of Ife speaks

Politics

2 months ago

The Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has described FCT minister Nyesom Wike’s appointment in Tinubu's government as a mystery that universities should study.

Just in: Shettima, Atiku, others storm Abuja, video emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria bid farewell to Professor Jibril Aminu, as Kashim Shettima and ex-VP Atiku Abubakar led a high-powered delegation to the Abuja National Mosque, for prayers.

Jubilation as Sanwo-Olu confirms delivery of 3 new trains for Blue Line Rail, “Dear Lagosians”

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lagos government has taken delivery of three new electric train sets to enhance Blue Line Rail operations, boost commuting efficiency and reduce wait times.

Breaking: Army eliminates 3 top Boko Haram commanders in fierce gun battle

Nigeria

2 months ago

Troops of the Nigerian Amy led by operation Hadin Kai on Thursday, June 5, said it has eliminated three Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders in fierce gun battles.

Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian governor suspends traditional Sallah events, reason emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Umar Bago has ordered that the Eid-el-Kabir festivities should be held on a low-key in Niger state to honour over 200 victims claimed by Mokwa flood.

Cloned audio, false video: Natasha breaks silence, sends message to Nigerians

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described as false, a viral audio circulating on social media, which falsely attributes sensitive remarks to her.

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