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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Bello Masari, Bankole: List of House of Reps Speakers since 1999, their regions and states emerges

Bello Masari, Bankole: List of House of Reps Speakers since 1999, their regions and states emerges

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court stalls verdict on Nnamdi Kanu's release

BREAKING: Supreme Court stalls verdict on Nnamdi Kanu's release

Nigeria

2 years ago

Fasoranti at 97: Tinubu eulogises ex-Afenifer leader, reveals details of pre-election meeting in Akure

Fasoranti at 97: Tinubu eulogises ex-Afenifer leader, reveals details of pre-election meeting in Akure

Politics

2 years ago

Tragedy as unknown gunmen kill Tinubu's ally in Imo state

Tragedy as unknown gunmen kill Tinubu's ally in Imo state

Politics

2 years ago

Sudan crisis: JAMB, NiDCOM agrees on transference of evacuees to Nigerian varsities

Sudan crisis: JAMB, NiDCOM agrees on transference of evacuees to Nigerian varsities

Education

2 years ago

Tinubu’s visit to Rivers: Group makes fresh allegation against Governor Wike, President-elect

Tinubu’s visit to Rivers: Group makes fresh allegation against Governor Wike, President-elect

Politics

2 years ago

Tribunal: More pressure on Tinubu as Obi sides Atiku's request for live telecast of proceedings

Tribunal: More pressure on Tinubu as Obi sides Atiku's request for live telecast of proceedings

Politics

2 years ago

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has filed an application requesting live coverage of proceedings at the election petition tribunal.

10th National Assembly speakership: NDF condemns APC's appointment of principal officers, gives reasons

10th National Assembly speakership: NDF condemns APC's appointment of principal officers, gives reasons

Politics

2 years ago

The National Democratic Front said the All Progressives Congress zoning template for the National Assembly is the most grievous injustice to North Central.

BREAKING: Ben Kalu bags powerful endorsement for Deputy Speaker seat

BREAKING: Ben Kalu bags powerful endorsement for Deputy Speaker seat

Politics

2 years ago

The Igbo Mandate Movement Group (IMMG) has pledged its full support for Benjamin Kalu's bid to become the next Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Panic as fire guts Abuja Air Force Base, casualty details emerge

Panic as fire guts Abuja Air Force Base, casualty details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Residents of Abuja were in a panic mode in the morning Wednesday, May 10, after a fire gutted some buildings in the Nigerian Air Force Base along Airport Road.

UNIABUJA: Youngest female professor of law becomes deputy vice-chancellor

UNIABUJA: Youngest female professor of law becomes deputy vice-chancellor

Education

2 years ago

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has approved the appointment of the youngest professor of law in Nigeria Aisha Maikudi as DVC of Academic.

Akwa Ibom governor-elect, Umo Eno, in certificate forgery and expulsion scandal, details emerge

Akwa Ibom governor-elect, Umo Eno, in certificate forgery and expulsion scandal, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Umo Eno, the governor-elect of Akwa-Ibom state has been accused of being expelled from the UniUyo for forging his SSCE and WAEC certificate to obtain admission.

May 29: El-Rufai speaks on return as FCT minister under Tinubu

May 29: El-Rufai speaks on return as FCT minister under Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said he will not be serving as Minister of the FCT under the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

May 29: Buhari urged to sign hunter bill as police rescue 58 kidnap victims in Kogi forest

May 29: Buhari urged to sign hunter bill as police rescue 58 kidnap victims in Kogi forest

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to assent to the Nigerian Hunters and Forestry Security Service Bill before his tenure winds down on Monday, May 29

BREAKING: Jubilation as Supreme Court affirms Adeleke as Osun Governor

BREAKING: Jubilation as Supreme Court affirms Adeleke as Osun Governor

Politics

2 years ago

The apex court says Gboyega Oyetola and APC failed to prove their case of improper accreditation of voters and over-voting hence confirming Adeleke's legitimacy

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