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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"It's against Islamic values": Gov's aide says Kano roundabout demolished because of large Christian cross

"It's against Islamic values": Gov's aide says Kano roundabout demolished because of large Christian cross

Nigeria

2 years ago

Intriguing scenario as Labour Party lawmaker emerges Speaker in PDP-dominated parliament in southeast

Intriguing scenario as Labour Party lawmaker emerges Speaker in PDP-dominated parliament in southeast

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf set to reinstall Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano? State government reacts

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf set to reinstall Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano? State government reacts

Politics

2 years ago

Edwin Clark petitions EFCC over alleged misappropriation of N1trn by Okowa

Edwin Clark petitions EFCC over alleged misappropriation of N1trn by Okowa

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Uzodimma reacts as APC members die in tragic road accident

Governor Uzodimma reacts as APC members die in tragic road accident

Politics

2 years ago

Tinubu’s cabinet: Security expert clears air on misconceptions of Buratai amid imminent NSA, MOD appointment

Tinubu’s cabinet: Security expert clears air on misconceptions of Buratai amid imminent NSA, MOD appointment

Politics

2 years ago

Edwin Clark exposes ex-gov Okowa, Atiku in aftermath revelation of 2023 presidential election

Edwin Clark exposes ex-gov Okowa, Atiku in aftermath revelation of 2023 presidential election

Politics

2 years ago

Leader of the Ijaws in Niger Delta and elder politician, Chief Ewin Clark, has accused former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of betraying the southern region.

BREAKING: Femi Gbajabiamila set to resign, details emerge

BREAKING: Femi Gbajabiamila set to resign, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The former Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila, is set to resign his position as a lawmaker in the lower chamber to focus on his new appointment.

"Is he chasing a Guinness World Record?" President Tinubu signs data protection bill into law, Nigerians react

"Is he chasing a Guinness World Record?" President Tinubu signs data protection bill into law, Nigerians react

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigerians have begun to react to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's knack for signing bills into law, making people question if he was properly briefed about them.

Kano govt under Abba Yusuf tears down Ganduje’s multi-million project

Kano govt under Abba Yusuf tears down Ganduje’s multi-million project

Politics

2 years ago

The Kano State government has demolished the multimillion-naira roundabout project of ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and was supervised by Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf

"Don't celebrate yet": Report explains why FG's loan act isn't favourable to students

"Don't celebrate yet": Report explains why FG's loan act isn't favourable to students

Education

2 years ago

Education experts and stakeholders have revealed that the new Student Loan Bill signed into law is not what many people think and as portrayed in the media.

Education: APC Gov to revitalise, digitalise library for students, researchers, others

Education: APC Gov to revitalise, digitalise library for students, researchers, others

Education

2 years ago

The Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu, has announced that there are efforts underway to renovate and digitalise the state’s library for students

BREAKING: President Tinubu receives newly elected Senate President Akpabio in Aso Villa

BREAKING: President Tinubu receives newly elected Senate President Akpabio in Aso Villa

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the Aso Villa moments after his emergence as the principal officer of the Red Chamber

BREAKING: Gov Akeredolu departs for medical leave, hands over to deputy

BREAKING: Gov Akeredolu departs for medical leave, hands over to deputy

Politics

2 years ago

Gov Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has announced a 21-day medical leave and similarly bowed to pressure and public outcry by transmitting power to his Deputy

BREAKING: National Assembly elects Godswill Akpabio as New Senate president

BREAKING: National Assembly elects Godswill Akpabio as New Senate president

Politics

2 years ago

Senators-elect have voted Godswill Akpabio as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly after defeating Senator Abdulaziz Yari for the coveted seat.

Segun Adeyemi