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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2023: Politically affiliated INEC RECs cleared by Senate blamed for lapses during presidential polls

2023: Politically affiliated INEC RECs cleared by Senate blamed for lapses during presidential polls

Politics

2 years ago

2023 presidential election: Obi couldn’t have won, Atiku gives reason

2023 presidential election: Obi couldn’t have won, Atiku gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

2023 presidential election: APC's governor Akeredolu reveals secret behind Tinubu's victory

2023 presidential election: APC's governor Akeredolu reveals secret behind Tinubu's victory

Politics

2 years ago

2023: More aftermath drama unfolds as another presidential candidate rejects INEC's result, reveals next step

2023: More aftermath drama unfolds as another presidential candidate rejects INEC's result, reveals next step

Politics

2 years ago

2023 Polls: APC snags all Lagos Senate seats, dominates House of Reps, full list emerges

2023 Polls: APC snags all Lagos Senate seats, dominates House of Reps, full list emerges

Politics

2 years ago

2023 presidential election: US finally reacts to Tinubu's victory, sends message to Nigerians

2023 presidential election: US finally reacts to Tinubu's victory, sends message to Nigerians

Politics

2 years ago

2023 presidency: Post-election report reveals inconsistencies in Rivers, Imo election results

2023 presidency: Post-election report reveals inconsistencies in Rivers, Imo election results

Politics

2 years ago

Yiaga Africa says the results from Imo and Rivers states for the Saturday, February 25 general election were inconsistent with its projections for the states.

2023 presidency: Finally, Obi breaks silence after loss to Tinubu

2023 presidency: Finally, Obi breaks silence after loss to Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has finally broken his silence, hours after losing to his rival Bola Tinubu of the ruling party APC

2023 polls: APC remains dominant in senate with majority seats

2023 polls: APC remains dominant in senate with majority seats

Politics

2 years ago

The APC has once again stamped its authority in the House of Senate at the National Assembly after dominating with 49 seats ahead of the PDP with 28 seats.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulates Tinubu hints at renewed working relationship with Nigeria

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulates Tinubu hints at renewed working relationship with Nigeria

Politics

2 years ago

Rishi Sunak, prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), has congratulated Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president-elect for winning the 2023 presidential election.

Election results: Finally, Ooni of Ife speaks over Obasanjo's call for election cancellation

Election results: Finally, Ooni of Ife speaks over Obasanjo's call for election cancellation

Politics

2 years ago

The Ooni of Ife has appealed to Nigerians and electoral stakeholders to exercise patience and sue for peace in the aftermath of the 2023 presidential elections

Finally, Tinubu, Shettima gets certificate of return from INEC

Finally, Tinubu, Shettima gets certificate of return from INEC

Politics

2 years ago

INEC has presented the Certificates of Return to the winner of the 2023 presidential election held on February 25, Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Shettima.

2023 presidency: Full text of Tinubu's victory speech after INEC's declaration

2023 presidency: Full text of Tinubu's victory speech after INEC's declaration

Politics

2 years ago

The president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has open his arms of sportsmanship and friendship to his political opponents for an inclusive and progressive

VP Osinbajo eulogise Tinubu in powerful congratulatory speech

VP Osinbajo eulogise Tinubu in powerful congratulatory speech

Politics

2 years ago

Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria's Vice President has congratulated the winner of the 2023 Presidential Election, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in an epic eulogy

Obi's win in Lagos, APC's loss in Katsina and 5 shocking moments of 2023 presidential polls

Obi's win in Lagos, APC's loss in Katsina and 5 shocking moments of 2023 presidential polls

Politics

2 years ago

The 2023 presidential polls was full of big surprises as the Labour Party sprung the biggest surprise despite having a shot at the big stage for the first time

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