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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Anxiety grips PDP as influential Plateau senator dumps party, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago

2025 Hajj: Tragedy as 75-year-old Edo pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

2 months ago

PDP crisis: “Why Wike pulled out of reconciliation deal,” Ex-Nigerian governor speaks

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: Buhari’s ex-minister slams APC for endorsing Tinubu amid hardship, “Insensitive”

Politics

2 months ago

Video trends as Tinubu finally meets with Borno gov Zulum to end Boko Haram terror

Nigeria

2 months ago

Reps bow to pressure, take action on controversial compulsory voting bill

Politics

2 months ago

Tragedy as ex-lover sets woman ablaze in Lagos, police react

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to the gruesome murder of a young woman whose charred remains were discovered in the Gangare area of Mile 12.

Wike-led FCTA seals FIRS office, bank, fuel station, “34 years of unpaid ground rent”

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Federal Capital Territory Administration under minister Nyesom Wike, on Monday, sealed FIRS office, bank and fuel station, due to 34 years of unpaid ground rent.

Kano mosque arsonist sentenced to death for “killing 23 worshippers”

Nigeria

2 months ago

A court in Kano has sentenced Shafiu Abubakar to death by hanging for setting fire to worshippers during prayers at a mosque, that led to the death of 23 people.

7 Nigerians, Ghanaians arrested, to face trial for defrauding 350 victims in India

Nigeria

2 months ago

Seven Nigerian and Ghanaian nationals, aged 25–35, were arrested in India for defrauding over 350 victims of $94,000 through a fake call center in Noida.

Photos trend as NDLEA busts British drug ring, intercepts N6.5b opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports

Nigeria

2 months ago

Two British nationals have been arrested as the NDLEA intercepted Opioids worth over N6.5 billion at the Rivers state and the Apapa Seaport, Lagos.

Buhari’s ex-minister mentions how Tinubu will win 2027 election, “The president has declared war”

Nigeria

2 months ago

A former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, said it will take the a miracle for Bola Tinubu to win re-election in 2027 due to the economic hardship.

Nigerian governor suspends powerful monarch, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago

Bayelsa Governor Diri has suspended the paramount ruler of Swali Community in Yenagoa, HRH Wilcox Seiyefa Job, over his son's involvement in cult-related activities.

Osun prison break: Police track, arrest fleeing inmate, mention location

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lagos Police confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old, Kabiru Oyedun, one of the inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun state.

2027 election: Atiku breaks silence on claim he dumped PDP, “Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai are involved”

Politics

2 months ago

Atiku Abubakar, through is media aide, Paul Ibe, said he is still a member of the PDP and is not leaving the party despite coalition talks for the 2027 election.

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