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: President Buhari set to make farewell broadcast to Nigerians; date, time revealed

BREAKING: President Buhari set to make farewell broadcast to Nigerians; date, time revealed

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Not Niger, Not Daura": Buhari finally reveals destination after Tinubu's inauguration

"Not Niger, Not Daura": Buhari finally reveals destination after Tinubu's inauguration

Politics

2 years ago

How PDP is using social media to bully judges, Supreme Court alleges

How PDP is using social media to bully judges, Supreme Court alleges

Politics

2 years ago

May 29: Video of Tinubu's 1999 inaugural speech as Lagos state governor emerges

May 29: Video of Tinubu's 1999 inaugural speech as Lagos state governor emerges

Politics

2 years ago

May 29: "You're father of all, symbol of unity", Kenyatta tells Tinubu

May 29: "You're father of all, symbol of unity", Kenyatta tells Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

May 29: "Buhari is a failure, he must be told", says Governor Ortom

May 29: "Buhari is a failure, he must be told", says Governor Ortom

Nigeria

2 years ago

May 29: Akpabio, Falake, APC stalwarts join Asake, Timaya, others to thrill youths in Seyi Tinubu's concert

May 29: Akpabio, Falake, APC stalwarts join Asake, Timaya, others to thrill youths in Seyi Tinubu's concert

Politics

2 years ago

A-list musicians stormed the city of Abuja on Thursday night and thrilled thousands of Nigerian youths to at the ‘Renewed Hope Concert’ to usher Bola Tinubu

May 29: G-5 governor speaks on being invited by EFCC after inauguration

May 29: G-5 governor speaks on being invited by EFCC after inauguration

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has revealed that he would accept the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if called upon

Atiku's ally slams Supreme Court verdict over Shettima's double nomination saga, gives reason

Atiku's ally slams Supreme Court verdict over Shettima's double nomination saga, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Former spokesman of the APC, Timi Frank has faulted the decision of the Supreme Court to dismiss the double nomination suit against Senator Kashim Shettima's

May 29 Inauguration: Shettima tells Nigerians not to expect 'rosy beginning'

May 29 Inauguration: Shettima tells Nigerians not to expect 'rosy beginning'

Politics

2 years ago

Vice president-elect Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians not to expect a rosy beginning as the incoming administration resumes the helm of affairs on May 29

Buhari speaks on interference with national assembly affairs

Buhari speaks on interference with national assembly affairs

Politics

2 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari said he deliberately avoided meddling in the selection of leaders for the National Assembly because of his respect for legislature

BREAKING: FG finally declares public holiday ahead of May 29 handover to Tinubu

BREAKING: FG finally declares public holiday ahead of May 29 handover to Tinubu

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 29 as public holiday to commemorate the inauguration of the 16th democratically elected President of Nigeria

May 29: Buhari orders Osinbajo, Malami, others to declare assets

May 29: Buhari orders Osinbajo, Malami, others to declare assets

Politics

2 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, May 26 in Abuja, directed all outgoing elected and appointed government officials under his cabinet to declare their asset

Youth participation significant to enhancing Nigeria's GDP

Youth participation significant to enhancing Nigeria's GDP

Nigeria

2 years ago

Over the past few years, young people across most industries have provided remarkable proactive action, employing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial dynamism to reshape their place in the national economy.

Court orders IGP Alkali to arrest Anambra lawmaker-elect

Court orders IGP Alkali to arrest Anambra lawmaker-elect

Politics

2 years ago

A Federal High Court in Awka has ordered the Police IGP to arrest Hon Augustine Ike a House of Assembly Member Elect representing Nnewi North Constituency.

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