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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.

4327 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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Sokoto supplementary polls: Pressure on INEC as PAACA calls for probe over violation of electoral guidelines

Sokoto supplementary polls: Pressure on INEC as PAACA calls for probe over violation of electoral guidelines

Politics

3 years ago

“Be focused, be diligent”: Obi’s running mate Datti charges 1,224 Baze Varsity matriculants

“Be focused, be diligent”: Obi’s running mate Datti charges 1,224 Baze Varsity matriculants

Education

3 years ago

Aisha Dahiru Binani and other northern women breaking barriers in Nigeria’s male-dominated political landscape

Aisha Dahiru Binani and other northern women breaking barriers in Nigeria’s male-dominated political landscape

Politics

3 years ago

Fintiri vs Bianni: Analyst predict winner of Adamawa supplementary polls

Fintiri vs Bianni: Analyst predict winner of Adamawa supplementary polls

Politics

3 years ago

Finally, INEC announces 200 electoral offenders, 78 bound for EFCC, ICPC

Finally, INEC announces 200 electoral offenders, 78 bound for EFCC, ICPC

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: Thugs invade polling units, seize ballot box in Imo supplementary poll

BREAKING: Thugs invade polling units, seize ballot box in Imo supplementary poll

Politics

3 years ago

Tension as Labour Party aspirant reportedly kill PDP chieftain, Police share details

Tension as Labour Party aspirant reportedly kill PDP chieftain, Police share details

Politics

3 years ago

The Ebonyi state police command said it has arrested four persons over the death of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward chairman in Ezza North local govt area

Supplementary polls: CSO task INEC to restore electorates’ confidence

Supplementary polls: CSO task INEC to restore electorates’ confidence

Politics

3 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been tasked to use the supplementary elections slated for Saturday, April 15 to redeem its reputation

CSOs slam lawmakers over poor women inclusion in politics, drum support for Miriam Onuoha's speakership bid

CSOs slam lawmakers over poor women inclusion in politics, drum support for Miriam Onuoha's speakership bid

Politics

3 years ago

The Gender Strategy Advancement International has lamented the poor representation of women in politics and governance in Nigeria since the general elections

President-elect, Tinubu sends strong message ahead of supplementary polls

President-elect, Tinubu sends strong message ahead of supplementary polls

Politics

3 years ago

Bola Tinubu has called for peaceful supplementary polls, urging stakeholders to shun violence and any act prejudicial activities that would disrupt orderliness

Reactions as staunch American supporter of Peter Obi calls for Bola Tinubu's arrest

Reactions as staunch American supporter of Peter Obi calls for Bola Tinubu's arrest

Politics

3 years ago

Jeffrey Guterman, a retired American psychotherapist and a supporter of Peter Obi, has called for the arrest of Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Winner emerges in APC governorship primary in Imo state

Winner emerges in APC governorship primary in Imo state

Politics

3 years ago

Governor Hope Uzodimma, has clinched the governorship ticket as the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo state gubernatorial election

Speakership race: Gbajabiamila reveals fresh position on ambition, gives hint on zoning policy

Speakership race: Gbajabiamila reveals fresh position on ambition, gives hint on zoning policy

Politics

3 years ago

Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Reps has advised aspirants for the speakership race to wait for the decision of the All Progressive Congress (APC)

Ganduje in another alleged money scandal as Kano governor-elect raises alarm ahead of supplementary polls

Ganduje in another alleged money scandal as Kano governor-elect raises alarm ahead of supplementary polls

Politics

3 years ago

Kano state governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accused Gov Abdullahi Ganduje of using millions to sponsor thugs to destabilise Saturday's supplementary polls

May 29: Nigeria's first-ever female deputy gov to renounce citizenship over Tinubu's inauguration

May 29: Nigeria's first-ever female deputy gov to renounce citizenship over Tinubu's inauguration

Politics

3 years ago

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Sinatu Ojikutu, has said she will renounce her Nigerian citizenship if President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu is sworn in.

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