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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Return of Jagaban: Tinubu finally opens up on health status

Return of Jagaban: Tinubu finally opens up on health status

Politics

2 years ago

FEC approves cassava bio-ethanol, fire management concessions, targets N180bn revenue

FEC approves cassava bio-ethanol, fire management concessions, targets N180bn revenue

Nigeria

2 years ago

FG under pressure as calls for reinstatement of Ararume as NNPCL chair heightens

FG under pressure as calls for reinstatement of Ararume as NNPCL chair heightens

Nigeria

2 years ago

Good news for civil servants as FG begins payment of 40% salary increase

Good news for civil servants as FG begins payment of 40% salary increase

Nigeria

2 years ago

May 29: Tinubu's health status raises concern as Orji Kalu gives update

May 29: Tinubu's health status raises concern as Orji Kalu gives update

Politics

2 years ago

Sudan War: Nigerian students in wait as fresh evacuation update emerge

Sudan War: Nigerian students in wait as fresh evacuation update emerge

Africa

2 years ago

Adamawa polls: Political pundits predict bright future for INEC, calls for electoral umpires like Abia REC

Adamawa polls: Political pundits predict bright future for INEC, calls for electoral umpires like Abia REC

Politics

2 years ago

Political pundits and enthusiasts have lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the outcome of the Adamawa state supplementary polls

"Black Friday": Insecurity in Imo worsens as gunmen kill couples, five policemen

"Black Friday": Insecurity in Imo worsens as gunmen kill couples, five policemen

Nigeria

2 years ago

At least five police officers and a couple were shot dead at Okpala junction in Ngor Okpala local government area of Imo State, on Sallah Day, Friday, April 21

BREAKING: Tragic scenes as Ibadan building collapse, many dead, others trapped

BREAKING: Tragic scenes as Ibadan building collapse, many dead, others trapped

Nigeria

2 years ago

Many people were feared dead and others trapped on Saturday evening when a block of flat collapsed in Sango Police barracks in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State.

"Thank you for tolerating me": President Buhari apologises to Nigerians, gives reason

"Thank you for tolerating me": President Buhari apologises to Nigerians, gives reason

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to people he might have hurt in the course of his duties to pardon him as he thanked Nigerians for their tolerance.

Kaduna suffers alarming terrorist stats with 1,052 deaths, 4,227 kidnappings and 648 injuries

Kaduna suffers alarming terrorist stats with 1,052 deaths, 4,227 kidnappings and 648 injuries

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Kaduna State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs said 1,052 deaths, 4,227 kidnappings, and 648 injuries were recorded across the state in 2022.

Elon Musk removes Tinubu, Obi, others' Twitter verification badge

Elon Musk removes Tinubu, Obi, others' Twitter verification badge

Politics

2 years ago

Twitter has removed the verification badges of top Nigerians, including President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Bola Tinubu, and Peter Obi.

Eid-ul-Fitri: Governor Wike sends warm message to Nigerians

Eid-ul-Fitri: Governor Wike sends warm message to Nigerians

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike said his administration will continue to promote religious tolerance as he thanked Muslims for supporting his government

Labour Party crisis lingers as embattled national chairman Abure knows fate May 12

Labour Party crisis lingers as embattled national chairman Abure knows fate May 12

Politics

2 years ago

Justice Hamza Muazu of the Abuja High Court has scheduled a ruling on the preliminary objection by the suspended Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure.

2023 elections: Full names of new governors-elect emerge

2023 elections: Full names of new governors-elect emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has successfully conducted gubernatorial elections in 28 out of the 36 states of the Federal Republic.

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