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

Author's articles

Has Pastor Adeboye cheated death? RCCG general overseer shares experience at 82

Has Pastor Adeboye cheated death? RCCG general overseer shares experience at 82

Nigeria

a year ago

"Disaster management a collective effort", expert gives reason

"Disaster management a collective effort", expert gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

8th OSMA General Assembly: Nigeria's Maj-Gen Maikano re-elected president

8th OSMA General Assembly: Nigeria's Maj-Gen Maikano re-elected president

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu forcing IMF policies on Nigerians, not inclusive, says APC chieftain

Tinubu forcing IMF policies on Nigerians, not inclusive, says APC chieftain

Nigeria

a year ago

Economic hardship: Traders lock shops in Kwara, allege unfair taxation

Economic hardship: Traders lock shops in Kwara, allege unfair taxation

Nigeria

a year ago

N4.8bn fraud: Hearing postponed due to EFCC's absence, case reassigned to new judge

N4.8bn fraud: Hearing postponed due to EFCC's absence, case reassigned to new judge

Nigeria

a year ago

Former power minister Agunloye sues EFCC for N1bn, gives reason

Former power minister Agunloye sues EFCC for N1bn, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Olu Agunloye, the ex-Minister of Power and Steel, has initiated legal proceedings against the EFCC, alleging that they wrongfully labeled him as a wanted individual.

Economic hardship: Tinubu orders reversal in cement prices of BUA, Dangote, others

Economic hardship: Tinubu orders reversal in cement prices of BUA, Dangote, others

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed cement companies like Dangote, BUA, LAFARGE and others to return to the previous pricing of the commodity nationwide.

Plateau: 16 APC lawmakers stuck as Speaker refuses swearing-in ceremony, gives reason

Plateau: 16 APC lawmakers stuck as Speaker refuses swearing-in ceremony, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

The Plateau State chapter of the APC said it intends to pursue legal measures against the Plateau State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Gabriel Dewan.

Photos emerge as young man trek from Gombe to Abuja in honour of CDS Musa

Photos emerge as young man trek from Gombe to Abuja in honour of CDS Musa

Nigeria

a year ago

A 29-year-old driver, Mallam Suleiman Rabiu from Gombe State, embarked on an extraordinary trip spanning more than 700 kilometers on bare foot to Abuja.

Nigerian man confesses to luring and killing 7 women via dating app

Nigerian man confesses to luring and killing 7 women via dating app

Nigeria

a year ago

A suspect, Adebayo Olamide Azeez, believed to be involved in ritualistic killings, revealed on Thursday, February 29, how he lured seven women through a dating app.

Less is Everything: A Minimalist Breakdown of “Maiden in Light”

Less is Everything: A Minimalist Breakdown of “Maiden in Light”

Nigeria

a year ago

Maiden in Light, the sixth song on Sinachi's Twilight, an album that uses genre-bending tracks to examine intimacy, dislocation, and self-awareness, was released on February 14, 2024.

Ozekhome sounds alarm, predicts dollar could reach N4,000 in 2024's end

Ozekhome sounds alarm, predicts dollar could reach N4,000 in 2024's end

Money

a year ago

Human rights Mike Ozekhome anticipates that should the Naira's depreciation against the Dollar persist at its present rate, it e might hit N4000 by the end of 2024.

FCT begins intra-city transit with free Wifi, security surveillance, others

FCT begins intra-city transit with free Wifi, security surveillance, others

Nigeria

a year ago

The FCT has begun a repositioning of the city’s intra-city transport services with the introduction of 15 air-conditioned buses fitted with free wi-fi.

Photos emerge as Army rewards personnel for rejecting N1.5m bribe from cattle rustlers

Photos emerge as Army rewards personnel for rejecting N1.5m bribe from cattle rustlers

Nigeria

a year ago

Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has acknowledged eight members of the Special Task Force for rejecting a bribe of N1.5m from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau State.

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