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.

8098 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

Author's articles

Muslim man reacts as Bishop Oyedepo rejects hijab use in church schools in old video, “He’s right”

2 days ago

KWAM 1 vs Comfort Emmanson: Nigerian lawyer slams N500bn suit on FG, NCAA, Ibom Air, others

2 days ago

“Stop beating Nigerians with koboko,” Sultan warns Tinubu, governors

3 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu makes fresh appointments, details emerge

3 days ago

Nigerians react as Ibom Air passenger speaks after release, “I’m still in pain”

4 days ago

Ibom Air vs passenger: “Don’t let Peter Obi set Nigeria on fire,” Reno Omokri warns Nigerians

4 days ago

Ibom Air vs Emmanson: “KWAM 1 should have been charged to court,” Lawyer explains

4 days ago

A legal practitioner, Ekemini Udim, has criticised the handling of the incidents involving Ibom Air cabin crew members, a female passenger Emmanson, and KWAM 1.

KWAM 2: Passenger who assaulted Air Ibom hostess remanded in Kirikiri

6 days ago

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight inbound, has reportedly been charged to court and remanded in prison.

“50 armed EFCC operatives invaded our premises, fired gunshots,” Obasanjo Library vows legal action

6 days ago

The management of the Olusegun Library threatened a legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over a recent raid on its premises.

Breaking: “Why Sowore is being detained,” CP breaks silence

8 days ago

The police defended its continued detention of rights activist Omoyele Sowore, stating that the activist refused to provide a statement during interrogation.

Falana demands immediate probe into Sowore’s detention, alleged torture by police

9 days ago

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) have called for an investigation into the continued detention and alleged assault of Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigeria Police.

“He is not a criminal, flight risk”: Peter Obi, NLC fume as police allegedly break Sowore’s arm

9 days ago

Peter Obi and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), condemned the detention of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, demanding his immediate release.

“Dangote won't waste money like this,” Nigerian governor’s aide blasts Davido over lavish US wedding

9 days ago

A top aide to the Delta governor, Ovie Success Ossai, has criticised Davido and Chioma’s upcoming white wedding in Miami, describing the ceremony as a waste of money

Hardship: Drama as over 1,000 prayer warriors to pray for Tinubu, reason emerges

9 days ago

About 1,000 prayer warriors would on Saturday, gather in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, to seek divine intervention to tackle hardship under Tinubu's government.