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: NYSC finally opens up on Ben Kalu's certificate

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

Politics

2 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

2 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

2 years ago

BREAKING: UK officially places embargo on Nigerian students bringing family

BREAKING: UK officially places embargo on Nigerian students bringing family

Nigeria

2 years ago

Chrisland Schools: Another witness speaks as fresh revelation unfolds

Chrisland Schools: Another witness speaks as fresh revelation unfolds

Nigeria

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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.

Dangote: Buhari, Kagame, Akufo-Addo, others to grace launching of world’s largest single-train refinery

Dangote: Buhari, Kagame, Akufo-Addo, others to grace launching of world’s largest single-train refinery

Nigeria

2 years ago

The launching of the world’s largest single-train refinery built by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote will be graced by some of Africa's influential leaders

Presidential Tribunal: Archbishop Onaiyekan reacts to agitation for live telecast of proceedings

Presidential Tribunal: Archbishop Onaiyekan reacts to agitation for live telecast of proceedings

Politics

2 years ago

Archbishop Emeritus of Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has appealed to the presidential election tribunal to approve live coverage of proceedings

10th Senate: Uncertainty rocks Akpabio's bid as fresh claims reveal slim chances

10th Senate: Uncertainty rocks Akpabio's bid as fresh claims reveal slim chances

Politics

2 years ago

The Senate presidential bid of Senator Godswill Akpabio is said to be under threat following a coalition of minority and factional APC lawmakers against his bid

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