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: Kwankwaso reigns supreme as streams of supporters in red take over Kano streets

2023 presidency: Kwankwaso reigns supreme as streams of supporters in red take over Kano streets

Politics

2 years ago

2023 presidency: Wike gives final instruction to Rivers state residents

2023 presidency: Wike gives final instruction to Rivers state residents

Politics

2 years ago

2023 polls: IPC, EU, release safety, professional advisory for 10,000 journalists covering election

2023 polls: IPC, EU, release safety, professional advisory for 10,000 journalists covering election

Politics

2 years ago

INEC release final PVC collection data ahead of 2023 polls

INEC release final PVC collection data ahead of 2023 polls

Politics

2 years ago

Presidential polls: "Tinubu means well for Nigeria, has better plans," says Buratai

Presidential polls: "Tinubu means well for Nigeria, has better plans," says Buratai

Politics

2 years ago

2023: Yiaga Africa's latest pre-election report reveals critical predictions for presidential polls

2023: Yiaga Africa's latest pre-election report reveals critical predictions for presidential polls

Politics

2 years ago

2023 presidency: President Buhari gives final instruction to candidates

2023 presidency: President Buhari gives final instruction to candidates

Politics

2 years ago

Ahead of the 2023 elections, President Buhari has warned candidates not to instigate violence and accept the outcome of the polls or take the matter to court.

2023 polls: 48 hours to presidential election, EFCC boss exposes secret plot of politicians

2023 polls: 48 hours to presidential election, EFCC boss exposes secret plot of politicians

Politics

2 years ago

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, says voters must resist being induced by money and gifts before voting

2023 election: Punctuality and more easy steps to conduct your voter accreditation at your polling unit

2023 election: Punctuality and more easy steps to conduct your voter accreditation at your polling unit

Politics

2 years ago

Electorates have been urged to locate their polling units as early as possible on election day to aid the smooth running of their voter accreditation process

2023: FCT minister, Aliyu rolls out last lap of campaign for Tinubu with medical outreach, food distribution

2023: FCT minister, Aliyu rolls out last lap of campaign for Tinubu with medical outreach, food distribution

Politics

2 years ago

A Christian community of Piwoyi in Abuja Municipal Area Council in FCT has been empowered with medical care and food items by the minister of state for the FCT

PDP set to punish Wike, Makinde other G-5 members, details revealed

PDP set to punish Wike, Makinde other G-5 members, details revealed

Politics

2 years ago

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it will revisit the matter of the Governor Wike-led G-5 governors after election

Court seizes multi-billion properties of APC governor dragging Buhari to S’Court over naira redesign

Court seizes multi-billion properties of APC governor dragging Buhari to S’Court over naira redesign

Politics

2 years ago

The Federal High Court in Lagos state has ordered the seizure of 14 properties in Lagos, Abuja, United Arab Emirates linked to Kogi State Government by EFCC

2023 presidency: Ex-Kano governor backs Atiku for victory, gives reason

2023 presidency: Ex-Kano governor backs Atiku for victory, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau has revealed that the presidential bid of Atiku Abubakar is the way forward for Nigeria in its race to redeem its status as Africa's giant

2023 polls: President Buhari holds emergency meeting with INEC chairman, details emerge

2023 polls: President Buhari holds emergency meeting with INEC chairman, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu was summoned to the Villa by President Muhammadu Buhari for a meeting

2023 presidency: Pastor Adefarasin, unfazed by criticism, maintains stance on election prophecy

2023 presidency: Pastor Adefarasin, unfazed by criticism, maintains stance on election prophecy

Politics

2 years ago

Pastor Paul Adefarasin of the House on the Rock has dismissed criticisms over his Saul and David parable about the outcome of the forthcoming presidential polls

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