Segun Adeyemi

Education: ND Mass Communication Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (2012-2014), BA Mass Communication, Adekunle Ajasin University (2016-2018)

Experience: Metro/Judicial Reporter, Daily Trust (2014-2016), Writer, Economic Confidential (2016-2019), Judicial reporter, Daily Nigerian (2017-2019), Managing Editor, News Digest (2019-2022).

Awards: Co-convener Campus Journalism Awards (2018), Certified digital journalist at Reuters and AFP

Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

4342 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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Emefiele: Peter Obi finally reacts to DSS brutal attack on Ikoyi prison official in court

Emefiele: Peter Obi finally reacts to DSS brutal attack on Ikoyi prison official...

Nigeria

a year ago

Ethnoreligious bigotry: Peter Obi reveals those causing division in Nigeria

Ethnoreligious bigotry: Peter Obi reveals those causing division in Nigeria

Politics

a year ago

Insecurity: “Zamfara govt prioritising family, friends over welfare of masses”, says Matawalle’s aide

Insecurity: “Zamfara govt prioritising family, friends over welfare of...

Politics

a year ago

Niger Coup: Shehu Sani list 5 factors why democracy failed in West Africa

Niger Coup: Shehu Sani list 5 factors why democracy failed in West Africa

Politics

a year ago

‘Let the poor breathe’: Akpabio finally react to viral ‘rib cracking’ video at plenary

‘Let the poor breathe’: Akpabio finally react to viral ‘rib cracking’ video at...

Politics

a year ago

Off-cycle polls: Is INEC ready for digitalised election after February flop? Electoral expert speaks

Off-cycle polls: Is INEC ready for digitalised election after February flop?...

Politics

a year ago

Senator Umahi to reject ministerial appointment? Lawyer sends strong message

Senator Umahi to reject ministerial appointment? Lawyer sends strong message

Politics

a year ago

Emmanuel Ekwe has threatened to drag Senator David Umahi to court if he fails to accept a ministerial appointment under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

"2-factor authentication": Photo emerges as Emefiele wears jalamia, carries Bible to court, Nigerians react

"2-factor authentication": Photo emerges as Emefiele wears jalamia, carries Bible to court, Nigerians react

Nigeria

a year ago

A viral photo of the suspended CBN governor dressed like a prophet has begun to sparked reactions on social media with many describing him as a Nollywood star

Viral video: Orji Kalu reveals declining Tinubu's ministerial appointment, gives reason

Viral video: Orji Kalu reveals declining Tinubu's ministerial appointment, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Former governor of Abi State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has recounted how he declined a place in the ministerial nominees list of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

PDP crisis: Atiku, Wike's rift reignites over loyalty of acting chairman, details emerge

PDP crisis: Atiku, Wike's rift reignites over loyalty of acting chairman, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

PDP loyalists of Atiku Abubakar are moving against Umar Ililya Damagum, the acting national chairman, over his alleged parley and hobnobbing with Nyesom Wike.

House of Reps: Speaker announces El-Rufai’s son, Ibori’s daughter committee leaders

House of Reps: Speaker announces El-Rufai’s son, Ibori’s daughter committee leaders

Politics

a year ago

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai's son and the daughter of ex-Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, were named standing committee chairmen at the House of Representatives.

Ministerial List: Gbaja opens up on selection of Wike, El-Rufai, others and unattached portfolios for nominees

Ministerial List: Gbaja opens up on selection of Wike, El-Rufai, others and unattached portfolios for nominees

Politics

a year ago

The presidency, through the chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila said President Bola Tinubu properly scrutinised his ministerial list before making it public.

Strike: Nigerians react as FG approves N25k allowance for doctors

Strike: Nigerians react as FG approves N25k allowance for doctors

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians are not pleased with the federal government following the approval of a N25,000 allowance for medical and dental doctors in public service nationwide.

How sustainable agriculture will bolster national security, experts hint Tinubu

How sustainable agriculture will bolster national security, experts hint Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

Agricultural stakeholders have called for a sustainable system built on empowering young women as a lasting solution to food security and also national security

After missing out on Tinubu's ministerial list, move begins for Ganduje's APC chairmanship slot

After missing out on Tinubu's ministerial list, move begins for Ganduje's APC chairmanship slot

Politics

a year ago

Less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu snubbed Abdullahi Ganduje for a ministerial role, there are fresh agitations for him to be the next APC chairman

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