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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BREAKING: Ben Kalu elected deputy Speaker of House of Representatives

BREAKING: Ben Kalu elected deputy Speaker of House of Representatives

Politics

2 years ago

Speakership: Labour Party Lawmaker declares heart for Wase, reluctantly votes Abass, video emerges

Speakership: Labour Party Lawmaker declares heart for Wase, reluctantly votes Abass, video emerges

Politics

2 years ago

JUST IN: Lawmakers-elect arrive early for inauguration of 10th national assembly

JUST IN: Lawmakers-elect arrive early for inauguration of 10th national assembly

Politics

2 years ago

10th NASS: 5 reasons Godswill Akpabio could become Nigeria's next Senate President

10th NASS: 5 reasons Godswill Akpabio could become Nigeria's next Senate President

Politics

2 years ago

June 12: Int'l human rights commission hails Nigeria's democracy, rolls out key sustainability measures

June 12: Int'l human rights commission hails Nigeria's democracy, rolls out key sustainability measures

Politics

2 years ago

June 12: Tinubu appeals to Nigerians over subsidy removal in Democracy Day message

June 12: Tinubu appeals to Nigerians over subsidy removal in Democracy Day message

Nigeria

2 years ago

June 12: Why Democracy must be sustained, Gov Uzodimma reveals

June 12: Why Democracy must be sustained, Gov Uzodimma reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

Governor Hope Uzodimma has urged Imo State citizens and residents to rededicate themselves to the good course of sustaining democracy and its dividend always

Senate Presidency: Last-minute rally begins for Akpabio as APC chieftain makes bold call

Senate Presidency: Last-minute rally begins for Akpabio as APC chieftain makes bold call

Politics

2 years ago

An ex-spokesman of the APC, Yekini Nabena said the recent polity of the party for the election of principal officers of the National Assembly must be followed.

Senate presidency: Yari's camp reacts to Akpabio's allegations of buying-off senators-elect

Senate presidency: Yari's camp reacts to Akpabio's allegations of buying-off senators-elect

Politics

2 years ago

Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly slated for Tuesday, June 13, the camp of Sen Abdulaziz Yari has denied allegations of voter inducement

June 12: "Our democracy is deeply troubled", says Peter Obi

June 12: "Our democracy is deeply troubled", says Peter Obi

Nigeria

2 years ago

The presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, says Nigeria's democracy has plunged into trouble and must be restored at all cost like in 1993.

Godwin Emefiele: Osinbajo's aide spoke truth about suspended CBN boss, says public affairs analyst

Godwin Emefiele: Osinbajo's aide spoke truth about suspended CBN boss, says public affairs analyst

Politics

2 years ago

Laolu Akande, a former media aide to Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has been commended for speaking out against suspended CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.

Ex-FCT Minister lauds NUFTS' support for Tinubu/Shettima demands aid for health, educational activities

Ex-FCT Minister lauds NUFTS' support for Tinubu/Shettima demands aid for health, educational activities

Politics

2 years ago

The Former Minister of State for FCT, Dr Ramatu Aliyu has called for more support for indigent Nigerians in education, healthcare delivery and humanitarian aid.

Godwin Emefiele: Wike reacts to Tinubu's decision to suspend CBN governor

Godwin Emefiele: Wike reacts to Tinubu's decision to suspend CBN governor

Politics

2 years ago

The former Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the CBN governor on Friday

BREAKING: Finally, DSS confirms Emefiele's arrest after initial denial

BREAKING: Finally, DSS confirms Emefiele's arrest after initial denial

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially announced the arrest of the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele on Saturday

Godwin Emefiele: DSS finally reacts to arresting suspended CBN governor

Godwin Emefiele: DSS finally reacts to arresting suspended CBN governor

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked reports making the rounds that the suspended Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele is in their custody

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