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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2023 polls: List of states Bola Tinubu polled highest votes

2023 polls: List of states Bola Tinubu polled highest votes

Politics

2 years ago

May 29: Influential G5 governor speaks on defecting to APC

May 29: Influential G5 governor speaks on defecting to APC

Politics

2 years ago

JUST IN: Doguwa cleared of murder charges, Kano govt to prosecute 8 other suspects

JUST IN: Doguwa cleared of murder charges, Kano govt to prosecute 8 other suspects

Politics

2 years ago

2023 polls: Ortom drops bombshell, reveals presidential candidates G5 governors supported

2023 polls: Ortom drops bombshell, reveals presidential candidates G5 governors supported

Politics

2 years ago

2023 polls: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu risk jail term for religious and ethnocentric campaigns, Electoral Act reveals

2023 polls: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu risk jail term for religious and ethnocentric campaigns, Electoral Act reveals

Politics

2 years ago

UK parliament rejects visa policy barring Nigerian students, others from bringing family over

UK parliament rejects visa policy barring Nigerian students, others from bringing family over

Europe

2 years ago

"Lawan and Akpabio nko?" Shehu Sani lambasts critics for attacking Shettima's double nomination

"Lawan and Akpabio nko?" Shehu Sani lambasts critics for attacking Shettima's double nomination

Politics

2 years ago

Sen Shehu Sani said there was no offence committed when the Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, purchased a double nomination form for the 2023 polls

Prophet releases prophecy of division between Tinubu and Shettima, Wike and Fubara

Prophet releases prophecy of division between Tinubu and Shettima, Wike and Fubara

Politics

2 years ago

Renowned cleric Primate Elijah Ayodele has released a new prophecy stating there would be a division between Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima.

10th NASS: Why governors must rally senators-elect for Akpabio senate presidential bid

10th NASS: Why governors must rally senators-elect for Akpabio senate presidential bid

Politics

2 years ago

Serving and incoming governors have been urged rally their senators and senators-elect to support the senate presidential candidacy of Senator Godswill Akpabio

NYSC under pressure over Enugu governor-elect certificate saga, CSOs to protest against corrupt officials

NYSC under pressure over Enugu governor-elect certificate saga, CSOs to protest against corrupt officials

Politics

2 years ago

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been accused of having corrupt officials being bankrolled by opposition politicians to blackmail other politicians

Second Niger Bridge named after President Buhari

Second Niger Bridge named after President Buhari

Nigeria

2 years ago

The just-commissioned Second Niger Bridge has been named after the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari after it was agreed upon by the southeastern governors

Ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair visits Tinubu, makes crucial pledge

Ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair visits Tinubu, makes crucial pledge

Politics

2 years ago

The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has welcomed a partnership with the ex-UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair in fostering foreign investment and development.

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

2 years ago

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has denied joining the race for the Senate presidency ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 13.

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

2 years ago

Gov Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that the $19bn Dangote Refinery was supposed to be in his state but was conceded to Lagos due to his predecessor's selfishness.

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

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

Politics

2 years ago

The Imo state government have debunked media reports that Gov Hope Uzodimma was a party to plots to support a Senate president other than the one chosen by APC

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