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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10th NASS: APC crisis deepens as fresh agitation for female Deputy Speaker emerge

10th NASS: APC crisis deepens as fresh agitation for female Deputy Speaker emerge

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: Minority caucus endorses Betara as 10th Speaker

BREAKING: Minority caucus endorses Betara as 10th Speaker

Politics

2 years ago

Chrisland Schools: Witness speaks, spills fresh revelation about Whitney Adeniran’s demise

Chrisland Schools: Witness speaks, spills fresh revelation about Whitney Adeniran’s demise

Nigeria

2 years ago

10th Senate: APC Ex-lawmakers back choice of Akpabio, Barau

10th Senate: APC Ex-lawmakers back choice of Akpabio, Barau

Politics

2 years ago

2023 poll: Atiku's ally lauds US over visa ban on election riggers, urges UK, EU to replicate

2023 poll: Atiku's ally lauds US over visa ban on election riggers, urges UK, EU to replicate

Politics

2 years ago

Outgoing PDP governor finally reacts to alleged approval of N2bn to buy himself luxury car

Outgoing PDP governor finally reacts to alleged approval of N2bn to buy himself luxury car

Politics

2 years ago

What terror attacks on UN House, Police HQ did to Nigeria, Buratai reveals

What terror attacks on UN House, Police HQ did to Nigeria, Buratai reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai said his appointment helped change the mentality of Nigerians following a series of Boko Haram attacks

Guinness Book of Record: Hilda Baci excited as she receives phone call from Osinbajo

Guinness Book of Record: Hilda Baci excited as she receives phone call from Osinbajo

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigeria's Hilda working towards breaking the longest cook time record, has shown excitement as she received a call from VP Osinbajo, who encouraged her effort.

Bode George: PDP chieftain reveals why he'll never visit Tinubu despite his apology

Bode George: PDP chieftain reveals why he'll never visit Tinubu despite his apology

Politics

2 years ago

The ex-deputy national chairman of the PDP, Bode George, has confirmed that members of the APC came to apologise to him in the meeting held on Saturday, May 13

Assault: Seun Kuti brags about slapping many police officers, hires Falana as attorney

Assault: Seun Kuti brags about slapping many police officers, hires Falana as attorney

Nigeria

2 years ago

The famous lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) is now the legal representative of Afrobeat sensation Seun Kuti if his alleged assault on a police officer goes to court.

May 29: Why US, UK, ECOWAS should steer clear of Tinubu's inauguration, ex-APC spokesman gives reason

May 29: Why US, UK, ECOWAS should steer clear of Tinubu's inauguration, ex-APC spokesman gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

The United States, the United Kingdom and other international bodies have been urged to stay away from the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Bola Tinubu.

Hilda Baci: Photos emerge as Akpabio, Mustapha visit record-breaking chef, eat from her cuisines

Hilda Baci: Photos emerge as Akpabio, Mustapha visit record-breaking chef, eat from her cuisines

Nigeria

2 years ago

Senators-elect, Godswill Akpabio and Saliu Mustapha have visited Hilda Baci, the Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Imo elders laud Uzodimma after summoning governor to render account of governance

Imo elders laud Uzodimma after summoning governor to render account of governance

Nigeria

2 years ago

The members of the Imo Council of Elders on Friday, May 12, showered encomiums on Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma after summoning him for a meeting.

10th NASS: APC movement backs Abbas speakership bid, sends strong message to Tinubu

10th NASS: APC movement backs Abbas speakership bid, sends strong message to Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

The Progressives Foundational Movement has backed the choice of Hon Tajudeen Abass to oversee proceedings of the lower legislative chamber in the 10th Assembly.

Video emerges as Seun Kuti slaps police officer, IGP orders arrest, lawyer reveals legal implication

Video emerges as Seun Kuti slaps police officer, IGP orders arrest, lawyer reveals legal implication

Nigeria

2 years ago

A viral video of Seun Kuti slapping a police officer in Lagos has emerged on social media leaving many Nigerians stunned by his action towards the policeman

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