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.

8175 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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2027 election: “Why Peter Obi should join forces, work with Tinubu,” Umahi speaks

Politics

3 months ago

Former House of Assembly leader quits PDP, cites reason

Politics

3 months ago

Natasha files fresh petition, drags Akpabio, Sandra Duru to IGP, AGF

Politics

3 months ago

Rivers emergency rule: Why Fubara may dump PDP, defect to APC, Top political analyst speaks

Politics

3 months ago

“Boko Haram on the verge of taking over entire LG in my state,” Nigerian governor raises alarm

Nigeria

3 months ago

Timothy Omotoso: South Africa deports popular Nigerian televangelist, details emerge

Africa

3 months ago

Drama as NNPP fires back at Kwankwaso over attacks on Tinubu, APC: “Stop using our name”

Politics

3 months ago

The New Nigeria People’s Party has disowned Rabiu Kwankwaso and apologised to President Tinubu over his recent remarks, insisting he is no longer its member.

Soldier who reportedly sneaked out to attend party killed in Anambra, details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

A soldier has been reportedly killed by alleged members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra state. An official statement has not emerged.

Pat Utomi breaks silence on alleged attempt to overthrow Tinubu’s govt, DSS action, “If we die, we die”

Politics

3 months ago

Economist and political activist Professor Pat Utomi has responded to the lawsuit slammed against him by the DSS over the alleged creation of shadow government.

Ohanaeze rejects 2025 UTME resit, demands 300 score for candidates in South-East: “Another mental torture”

Education

3 months ago

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth wing has rejected JAMB’s call for a fresh UTME. The group demanded compensation for South-East candidates and threatened legal action.

Leah Sharibu's mother grieves as she turns 22 in Boko Haram’s captivity, “Seven birthdays without her”

Nigeria

3 months ago

Mrs. Rebecca Sharibu, mother of Leah Sharibu, the Christian schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram in 2018, marked her daughter’s 22nd birthday as seen in a viral video.

Bayelsa Governor Diri pens emotional tribute to late mother, mentions only regret, “She died too early”

Politics

3 months ago

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri expressed regret that his mother did not live to see his rise and transformation in politics. He spoke during her 12th memorial service.

Defections: APC breaks silence on plans to create one-party state in Nigeria, “It’s committed to democracy”

Politics

3 months ago

Amid wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party, the ruling All Progressives Congress has dismissed fears that it is working toward a one-party state.

Shadow govt: “How supporters are mobilising 500 lawyers to defend me against DSS,” Pat Utomi speaks

Politics

3 months ago

Professor Pat Utomi on Friday, revealed that some Nigerians are planning to mobilise 500 lawyers to defend him against the Department of State Services (DSS).

Three dead, 21 injured in another stampede during humanitarian cash distribution, video trends

Nigeria

3 months ago

Three people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries following a stampede during a humanitarian cash disbursement exercise in Bama, Borno state.

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