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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Bandit invade school abduct 10 students in APC-controlled northern state

Bandit invade school abduct 10 students in APC-controlled northern state

Nigeria

2 years ago

10th assembly: Gov Wike's bromance with APC hits another level declares support for NASS speakership

10th assembly: Gov Wike's bromance with APC hits another level declares support for NASS speakership

Politics

2 years ago

"Love in Paris": Photos emerge as Tinubu goes cosy with wife in romantic viral post, netizen reacts

"Love in Paris": Photos emerge as Tinubu goes cosy with wife in romantic viral post, netizen reacts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

2023 polls aftermath: Will Peter Obi be charged for treason? FG issues fresh updates

2023 polls aftermath: Will Peter Obi be charged for treason? FG issues fresh updates

Politics

2 years ago

Gov Soludo's son recounts doing odd jobs abroad to sponsor music career, promises emphatic comeback

Gov Soludo's son recounts doing odd jobs abroad to sponsor music career, promises emphatic comeback

Music

2 years ago

May 29: Latest update reveals Tinubu's favourite candidate for chief of staff position

May 29: Latest update reveals Tinubu's favourite candidate for chief of staff position

Politics

2 years ago

10th assembly: Kalu, Akapbio, Lawan, or Umahi? APC lawmaker exposes those trying to buy senate presidency

10th assembly: Kalu, Akapbio, Lawan, or Umahi? APC lawmaker exposes those trying to buy senate presidency

Politics

2 years ago

APC's Sen Ali Ndume says his fellow lawmakers have started buying the leadership positions of the incoming 10th National Assembly ahead of May 29 inauguration.

Crisis rocks National Theatre as radio, TV workers petition Lai Mohammed, calls for suspension of GM

Crisis rocks National Theatre as radio, TV workers petition Lai Mohammed, calls for suspension of GM

Nigeria

2 years ago

The radio, television, theatre and art workers union of Nigeria has petitioned the minister of information, Lai Mohammed to sanction the removal of their boss

May 29: Asset declaration call for Buhari, Osinbajo, 28 govs begins as Tinubu, Shettima get 90days deadline

May 29: Asset declaration call for Buhari, Osinbajo, 28 govs begins as Tinubu, Shettima get 90days deadline

Politics

2 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have been asked to fill out their asset declaration as they prepare to hand over power on May 29.

Governor Soludo dismisses teachers, shuts school over exam malpractice

Governor Soludo dismisses teachers, shuts school over exam malpractice

Education

2 years ago

Commissioner for Education in Anambra state, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, has announced the indefinite closure of Tower Primary School in Oba for exam malpractice.

Alleged audio: Full word-for-word conversation of Obi, Oyedepo emerges

Alleged audio: Full word-for-word conversation of Obi, Oyedepo emerges

Politics

2 years ago

Labour Party bannerman Peter Obi and the founder of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo have been caught in a serious scandal putting their reputation at risk

Nnamani reignites Obi feud, levels serious allegations against LP bannerman

Nnamani reignites Obi feud, levels serious allegations against LP bannerman

Politics

2 years ago

Ex-governor of Enugu state, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has said the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi is a sentimental ethnoreligious politician.

Mixed reactions trail Obi, Oyedepo's alleged controversial phone conversation

Mixed reactions trail Obi, Oyedepo's alleged controversial phone conversation

Politics

2 years ago

More reactions have begun to trail the controversial phone call between Peter Obi and Bishop Davide Oyedepo that was leaked on social media some 48hrs ago.

FG backs PIC, FCDO synergy to foster digital economy across sectors

FG backs PIC, FCDO synergy to foster digital economy across sectors

Technology

2 years ago

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has inaugurated a Digital Economy Community of Practice (DECoP)

Bus drivers protest: MC Oluomo bows to pressure halts tax operations of 'agberos'

Bus drivers protest: MC Oluomo bows to pressure halts tax operations of 'agberos'

Nigeria

2 years ago

Musiliu Akinsaya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has banned collections of illegal taxes levied by ‘agberos’ in Oshodi down to tollgates and some other parts

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