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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How popular Ondo pastor bagged 2-year imprisonment for stealing N130K

How popular Ondo pastor bagged 2-year imprisonment for stealing N130K

Nigeria

2 years ago

"That man dey defend IPOB terrorists": Nigerians blast Peter Obi over statement on southeast killings

"That man dey defend IPOB terrorists": Nigerians blast Peter Obi over statement on southeast killings

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: Tribunal gives verdict on petition challenging Governor Makinde's victory

BREAKING: Tribunal gives verdict on petition challenging Governor Makinde's victory

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: Senate commences screening, confirmation of CDS, service chiefs

BREAKING: Senate commences screening, confirmation of CDS, service chiefs

Politics

2 years ago

Gov Soludo awards scholarship to Anambra teenage girl with highest UTME score

Gov Soludo awards scholarship to Anambra teenage girl with highest UTME score

Education

2 years ago

“All I Wanted Was Nigeria’s Salvation”: Tinubu makes crucial pledge to class 1999′ governors

“All I Wanted Was Nigeria’s Salvation”: Tinubu makes crucial pledge to class 1999′ governors

Politics

2 years ago

IPOB: Peter Obi breaks silence on sit-at-home, reveals what southeast governors must do to stop violence

IPOB: Peter Obi breaks silence on sit-at-home, reveals what southeast governors must do to stop violence

Nigeria

2 years ago

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged southeast governors to adopt an intelligence-driven mechanism to end IPOB's sit-at-home.

Ministerial List: Why youths should dominate Tinubu's cabinet, activist reveals

Ministerial List: Why youths should dominate Tinubu's cabinet, activist reveals

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been charged to uphold his promises to the youth and give them a benefit of doubt by positioning them at the helm of affairs

Insecurity: Soludo petitioned as imminent plot to attack Anambra community heightens

Insecurity: Soludo petitioned as imminent plot to attack Anambra community heightens

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Anambra State government has been prompted about an imminent crisis in a small local community where some of its member are plotting to instigate violence

Chieftaincy title: Ex-Governor Ladoja sues Makinde, Olubadan to court

Chieftaincy title: Ex-Governor Ladoja sues Makinde, Olubadan to court

Politics

2 years ago

The former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, has open a fresh legal tussle with Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun

Governor Zulum appoints Jonathan's ex-minister as Borno SSG

Governor Zulum appoints Jonathan's ex-minister as Borno SSG

Politics

2 years ago

The ex-Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Bukar Tijani, has been appointed the Secretary to Borno State Government by Gov Babagana Zulum

El-Rufai reveals 4 lessons Tinubu's election taught religious, ethnic bigots

El-Rufai reveals 4 lessons Tinubu's election taught religious, ethnic bigots

Politics

2 years ago

Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, said the election of President Bola Tinubu has, within weeks, taught religious and ethnic bigots vital lessons.

Hajj: Tragedy as 70-year-old Lagos pilgrim slumps, dies in Saudi Arabia

Hajj: Tragedy as 70-year-old Lagos pilgrim slumps, dies in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

2 years ago

An unidentified 70-year-old Lagos pilgrim has slumped to death in the ongoing Hajj exercise in the holy land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia while crossing a road.

Ministerial list: Drama as Amaechi's ally roots for Wike's place in Tinubu's cabinet, gives reason

Ministerial list: Drama as Amaechi's ally roots for Wike's place in Tinubu's cabinet, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Tony Okocha, the former chief of staff to ex-Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that he would be rooting for Nyesom Wike's place in Tinubu's cabinet.

Osinbajo carried on Awolowo's legacy as vice President for 8 years, says Gov Abiodun

Osinbajo carried on Awolowo's legacy as vice President for 8 years, says Gov Abiodun

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Dapo Abiodun has showered encomium on former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. He described him as a man who carried the legacy of Awolowo for 8 years.

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