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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.

4327 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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10th NASS: Is Lawan contesting for re-election as Senate President? Details emerge

10th NASS: Is Lawan contesting for re-election as Senate President? Details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

How Amosun's complacency cost Ogun State $19bn Dangote Refinery, Gov Abiodun reveals

How Amosun's complacency cost Ogun State $19bn Dangote Refinery, Gov Abiodun reveals

Politics

3 years ago

10th NASS: Hope Uzodimma against APC zoning? Imo state govt reacts

10th NASS: Hope Uzodimma against APC zoning? Imo state govt reacts

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: NYSC finally opens up on Ben Kalu's certificate

BREAKING: NYSC finally opens up on Ben Kalu's certificate

Politics

3 years ago

2023 polls: CSOs release post-election report, stakeholders call for political accountability

2023 polls: CSOs release post-election report, stakeholders call for political accountability

Politics

3 years ago

May 29: "Tinubu will succeed, build on my legacy," Buhari assures Nigerians

May 29: "Tinubu will succeed, build on my legacy," Buhari assures Nigerians

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: UK officially places embargo on Nigerian students bringing family

BREAKING: UK officially places embargo on Nigerian students bringing family

Nigeria

3 years ago

The government of the United Kingdom has rolled out a new rule that will crack down on the influx of Nigerian students planning to stay back after their studies

Chrisland Schools: Another witness speaks as fresh revelation unfolds

Chrisland Schools: Another witness speaks as fresh revelation unfolds

Nigeria

3 years ago

Another witness has countered the forensic reports that Whitney Adeniran, the deceased 12-year-old pupil of Chrisland Schools, died of electrocution, as claimed

May 29: PDP governor approves new appointment ahead of final exit from office

May 29: PDP governor approves new appointment ahead of final exit from office

Nigeria

3 years ago

Governor Aminu Tambuwal, on Monday, May 22, appointed the new head of Sokoto State Primary Healthcare as well as principal officers in tertiary institutions.

May 29: Buhari to commission 3 federal secretariats, 3 bridges, 2 other mega projects before Aso Rock exit

May 29: Buhari to commission 3 federal secretariats, 3 bridges, 2 other mega projects before Aso Rock exit

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari's exit from office will end with the commissioning of the Second-Niger Bridge and seven other mega projects by his administration.

10th NASS: Atiku, Wike reignite feud, clash over House of Reps leadership roles

10th NASS: Atiku, Wike reignite feud, clash over House of Reps leadership roles

Politics

3 years ago

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Gov Nyesom Wike have been entangled again in another controversial feud over the leadership of the House of Representatives

Speakership: G7 lawmakers-elect intensify strategy to upstage Tinubu's anointed

Speakership: G7 lawmakers-elect intensify strategy to upstage Tinubu's anointed

Politics

3 years ago

The coalition of lawmakers-elect for the incoming 10th National Assembly, known as the G7 has once again rejected the candidature of Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker.

May 29: Buhari petitioned to dismiss NDDC board before Aso Rock exit

May 29: Buhari petitioned to dismiss NDDC board before Aso Rock exit

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to sack the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) before the end of his tenure on Monday, May 29.

2023 polls: Gov El-Rufai recounts his fears during general elections

2023 polls: Gov El-Rufai recounts his fears during general elections

Politics

3 years ago

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has revealed that he was scared of the high rate of vote-buying that transpired during the 2023 general elections in Kaduna state..

BREAKING: Presidential tribunal gives verdict on Atiku, Obi’s request for live broadcast of proceedings

BREAKING: Presidential tribunal gives verdict on Atiku, Obi’s request for live broadcast of proceedings

Politics

3 years ago

Justice Haruna Tsammani of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has dismissed the request of PDP and LP for live coverage of court proceedings.

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