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 presidency: More election drama plays out as Tinubu loses to Obi in Gbajabiamila's polling unit

2023 presidency: More election drama plays out as Tinubu loses to Obi in Gbajabiamila's polling unit

Politics

2 years ago

2023 polls: Situation report confirms high voter turnout, violence in northeast

2023 polls: Situation report confirms high voter turnout, violence in northeast

Politics

2 years ago

4 Ways Nigerians Showed Their Commitment to Vote, Protect Their Votes, Have a New President

4 Ways Nigerians Showed Their Commitment to Vote, Protect Their Votes, Have a New President

Politics

2 years ago

2023 elections: Fresh real-time data scores INEC low, records 40 critical incidents across 36 states

2023 elections: Fresh real-time data scores INEC low, records 40 critical incidents across 36 states

Politics

2 years ago

Many injured as NSCDC vehicle moving election materials to Lagos crashes on Abuja highway

Many injured as NSCDC vehicle moving election materials to Lagos crashes on Abuja highway

Politics

2 years ago

2023: Peter Obi hits major boost as Accord Party collapses structure on election day

2023: Peter Obi hits major boost as Accord Party collapses structure on election day

Politics

2 years ago

2023: Police arrest 15 in prominent northern state plotting to meddle with election results

2023: Police arrest 15 in prominent northern state plotting to meddle with election results

Politics

2 years ago

No fewer than 15 suspects have been arrested for allegedly being in possession of laptops and applications aimed at attempting to manipulate election results.

2023: US political activist Stacey Abrams sends strong message to Nigerians ahead of polls

2023: US political activist Stacey Abrams sends strong message to Nigerians ahead of polls

Politics

2 years ago

Ahead of 2023 polls electorates have been urged to strive for a better democracy and break themselves from the shell of a system that denies people's voices

10 interesting facts about PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar

10 interesting facts about PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar

Politics

2 years ago

Atiku Abubakar has has a long-history of shots at the number one administrative seat in Nigeria which dates back to 1993 when he first contested for the post

2023 Polls: INEC Explains How Winner of Presidential, Legislative Elections Will Emerge

2023 Polls: INEC Explains How Winner of Presidential, Legislative Elections Will Emerge

Politics

2 years ago

With less than two weeks to the presidential elections, electorates are being sensitised on the factors that will determine the winner of the presidential polls

Atiku, Obi or Tinubu? Buhari’s Trusted Aide Gives Statistical Tips on How 2023 Elections Will Be Won and Lost

Atiku, Obi or Tinubu? Buhari’s Trusted Aide Gives Statistical Tips on How 2023 Elections Will Be Won and Lost

Politics

2 years ago

Tolu Ogunlesi, the special assistant to President Buhari on New media has given his electoral education on the forthcoming presidential poll on Saturday, Feb 25

Breaking: Tension ensues as APC suspends Orji Kalu, gives reason

Breaking: Tension ensues as APC suspends Orji Kalu, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Less than 24 hours to the National Assembly election, APC has suspended the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, over alleged anti-party activities and other offenses.

2023 polls: Atiku, Obi or Tinubu? CODE opens situation room for real-time election data

2023 polls: Atiku, Obi or Tinubu? CODE opens situation room for real-time election data

Politics

2 years ago

Connected development (CODE) has reiterated its readiness to observe the 2023 general elections starting off with the presidential and legislative elections

2023 polls: More last-minute drama unfolds as APC denies suspending Orji Kalu, details revealed

2023 polls: More last-minute drama unfolds as APC denies suspending Orji Kalu, details revealed

Politics

2 years ago

The spokesperson of the Abia state chapter of the APC, Okey Ezeala has debunked report of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu suspension as a member of the ruling party

2023 election: Will Peter Obi's "no shi shi" survive "money bags" politics

2023 election: Will Peter Obi's "no shi shi" survive "money bags" politics

Politics

2 years ago

The much-anticipated presidential election is less than 24 hours underway and three main candidates will be jostling for 87.2 million votes at the polling units

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