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.

6818 articles published since 11 Apr 2016

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2027 presidency: Northern leaders dump Tinubu, eye alternatives as replacement, names disclosed

As hardship persists, Northern Nigerian leaders are reevaluating their support for President Tinubu and are searching for credible candidates ahead of 2027 election.

Wike vs Atiku: PDP crisis deepens as fresh moves to sack Damagum begin

PDP crisis worsened as Atiku Abubakar's came and that of FCT minister Nyesom Wike re-strategize to either replace or sack acting chairman Umar Damagum.

Ex-minister Fani-Kayode rubbishes UK Politician Badenoch for attacking Nigerians: “Little girl”

Ex-aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticized British-Nigerian politician Kemi Badenoch over a statement attributed to her related to Nigeria and Nigerians

Drama as Sokoto traditional leaders relinquish titles, give reason

In a dramatic display of support, Sokoto East traditional leaders have renounced their titles for Senator Ibrahim Lamido. They hailed his fight against insecurity.

“Vice President Shettima’s life at risk,” Borno speaker raises alarm, makes key demand

Borno Assembly Speaker Abdulkarim Lawan has urged President Tinubu to upgrade Vice President Kashim Shettima's presidential aircraft, citing safety concerns.

Cabinet reshuffle: PDP chieftain Okai knocks Tinubu over refusal to sack defence minister

Austin Okai, Kogi PDP chieftain, said that President Tinubu's decision to retain defense minister Bello Matawalle is political and could threaten national security.

2027: “Why Tinubu appointed Bianca Ojukwu as minister,” PDP chieftain spills in trending interview

Austin Okai, Kogi PDP chieftain, has criticized President Tinubu's nomination of Bianca Ojukwu, claiming it is to strengthen political ties ahead of 2027 election.

Reps blast Minister of Works Umahi over bad roads, video trends: “You have failed”

The House of Representatives has insisted the Minister of Works David Umahi have no plan for the nation considering the deplorable state of Nigerian roads.

President Tinubu told to resign as petroleum minister, details emerge

Baba Yusuf and Femi Odeere have urged President Tinubu to resign from his role as petroleum minister, citing a lack of improvement in Nigeria's oil production.

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