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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NAFDAC issues public advisory alert over dangerous 'Whippy Real Mayonaisse'...

Nigeria

a year ago

Emefiele: Drama erupts in court as DSS arrests Ikoyi prison boss

Emefiele: Drama erupts in court as DSS arrests Ikoyi prison boss

Nigeria

a year ago

"APC member" reveals 3 former governors allegedly removed from Tinubu's ministerial list

"APC member" reveals 3 former governors allegedly removed from Tinubu's...

Politics

a year ago

IPOB: Influential southeast governor closes shops, banks over alleged adherence to sit-at-home order

IPOB: Influential southeast governor closes shops, banks over alleged...

Nigeria

a year ago

Why tribunal should sack President Tinubu, Atiku gives fresh reason

Why tribunal should sack President Tinubu, Atiku gives fresh reason

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Tension as DSS rearrests Emefiele despite court's bail

BREAKING: Tension as DSS rearrests Emefiele despite court's bail

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra: Many killed as joint forces bombard hotspot of unknown gunmen

Anambra: Many killed as joint forces bombard hotspot of unknown gunmen

Nigeria

a year ago

Two criminal hideouts in two Anambra communities have been invaded by a joint force of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service

BREAKING: Guilty or Not? Suspended CBN Governor Emefiele Speaks in Court

BREAKING: Guilty or Not? Suspended CBN Governor Emefiele Speaks in Court

Nigeria

a year ago

Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has pleaded not guilty in court to the alleged gun possession charges against him

UniAbuja students must have a registered company to graduate, says VC, gives reason

UniAbuja students must have a registered company to graduate, says VC, gives reason

Education

a year ago

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah says one of the pre-requisite for graduation is having a registered company

Atiku cries out as Makinde, Wike attend memorial service hosted by appeal court president

Atiku cries out as Makinde, Wike attend memorial service hosted by appeal court president

Politics

a year ago

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has cried out that Nyesom Wike and Gov Seyi Makinde are plotting to lobby judges

Tension as 4 Boko Haram members reportedly attempt to attack Atiku in Adamawa residence, details emerge

Tension as 4 Boko Haram members reportedly attempt to attack Atiku in Adamawa residence, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Comrade Timi Frank has called on the FG to urgently investigate an attempted Boko Haram attack on former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar at his residence

Viral video: Asari Dokubo openly parades army of militants for Tinubu

Viral video: Asari Dokubo openly parades army of militants for Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Niger Delta Militant leader, Asari Dokubo has once again revealed that he is working for President Bola Tinubu and has vowed to unleash terror on his enemies

NBA reacts to Asari Dokubo's public parade of self-acclaimed army of militants for Tinubu

NBA reacts to Asari Dokubo's public parade of self-acclaimed army of militants for Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Bar Association Epe-Lagos has slammed the leader of the Niger Delta militants, Asari Dokubo, for publicly displaying arms and premeditating terror.

Alaba Market: Lagos govt breaks silence on demolition of distressed buildings

Alaba Market: Lagos govt breaks silence on demolition of distressed buildings

Nigeria

a year ago

The Lagos Sate government has debunked claims that the demolition of distressed buildings at Alabaa Market was targeted at Igbo traders due to their recent feud

Tragedy as Ganduje loses 2 ex-commissioners in 72 hours

Tragedy as Ganduje loses 2 ex-commissioners in 72 hours

Politics

a year ago

Two former commissioners of the immediate past administration in Kano State, Alhassan Muhammad Dawaki and Barrister Zubaida Damakka have been declared dead.

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