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.

8112 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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Top northern governor to honour brilliant Yobe teens who won international English competition

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Tinubu reacts as helicopter crash kills Ghana ministers, 6 others, “Our prayers are with you”

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Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu orders free healthcare for low-income retirees

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Tragedy as policeman, 8 others killed in fresh Benue attack

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2027 election: PDP gives condition Jonathan may get automatic ticket

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“Thieves shouldn’t be rewarded with ministerial appointments,” Sanusi drops bombshell

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In a trending interview, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, warned that Nigeria must stop rewarding those who steal public funds with ministerial roles.

Academic experts laud Tinubu's minister for key reforms in education

Education

13 days ago

Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa has been commended by policy and academic experts for initiating a series of reforms aimed at revitalising the education sector.

Deadly bandit leader Bello Turji embraces peace, surrenders arms

Nigeria

13 days ago

Zamfara bandit leader, Bello Turji, released 32 kidnapped persons and agreed to stop attacking farmers following meetings with some Islamic clerics.

Chivido2025: Osun governor Adeleke jets out to US for Davido, Chioma’s white wedding

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Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has travelled to the United States for the much-anticipated white wedding of his nephew, David Adeleke, better known as Davido.

Nigerian governor takes decision on suspension of 81 aides

Politics

14 days ago

The governor of Ebonyi state, Francis Nwifuru has lifted the suspension on 81 government officials. He ordered them to immediately resume official duties.

Breaking: Police take fresh action against notorious Lagos assassin, Olori Eso

Nigeria

14 days ago

The police in Lagos state arraigned an alleged hired killer, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement.

Withheld WASSCE results: WAEC breaks silence on viral list of 120 schools, “Kindly ignore”

Education

14 days ago

The West African Examinations Council debunked a fake circular purportedly from WAEC about withheld results of candidates from 120 schools across the country.

Police react as man, wife, girlfriend, sister fake kidnap, demand N5m ransom from family

Nigeria

14 days ago

FCT police took action after a man, his wife, girlfriend, and her younger sister, staged a kidnapping scheme to extort N5 million from the girls’ father.

2027 presidency: “He can’t get the ticket,” Wike taunts Atiku over defections

Politics

15 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, Nyesom Wike, FCT minister, criticised ex-VP Atiku Abubakar over his frequent moves from one political party to another since 1999.

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