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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2024 Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons, Cameroon clash ends in stalemate

2024 Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons, Cameroon clash ends in stalemate

Football

a year ago

FIBA Afrobasket 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigers withdraw over lack of funds, Peter Obi reacts

FIBA Afrobasket 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigers withdraw over lack of funds, Peter Obi reacts

Sports

a year ago

"I don't know what came over me": In Calabar, 29-year-old man kills mother, 62, sets house ablaze

"I don't know what came over me": In Calabar, 29-year-old man kills mother, 62, sets house ablaze

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu bids farewell to "dedicated leader" Akeredolu, praises late governor's legacy

Tinubu bids farewell to "dedicated leader" Akeredolu, praises late governor's legacy

Nigeria

a year ago

Three pastors using music as a powerful weapon for evangelism

Three pastors using music as a powerful weapon for evangelism

Nigeria

a year ago

'Tinubu not a magician', CSO forum rallies against NLC planned protest

'Tinubu not a magician', CSO forum rallies against NLC planned protest

Nigeria

a year ago

Nationwide protest: Governors sabotaging Tinubu’s efforts, coalition alleges

Nationwide protest: Governors sabotaging Tinubu’s efforts, coalition alleges

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Civil Society Forum has advised the NLC to reconsider their scheduled nationwide protest against economic difficulties slated for February 27 and 28.

Economic hardship: Makinde reacts to Akpabio's claim govs each received N30bn from FG

Economic hardship: Makinde reacts to Akpabio's claim govs each received N30bn from FG

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has denied assertions indicating that every one of the 36 state Governors received 30 billion naira each from the federal government.

BREAKING: Ighodalo defeats Shaibu to clinch Edo PDP governorship ticket

BREAKING: Ighodalo defeats Shaibu to clinch Edo PDP governorship ticket

Politics

a year ago

A lawyer named Asue Ighodalo from Lagos has emerged victorious in the 2024 governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state.

Finally, lecturer's student marriage proposal draws reactions from University, ASUU

Finally, lecturer's student marriage proposal draws reactions from University, ASUU

Education

a year ago

The management of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) and ASUU responded to a lecturer's recent marriage proposal to a student during a class session.

Economic hardship: ASUU set to declare strike, fresh details emerge

Economic hardship: ASUU set to declare strike, fresh details emerge

Education

a year ago

Lecturers have warned of an imminent strike in Nigerian universities due to the stagnation of lecturer salaries since 2009, despite the challenging economy.

Edo 2024: PDP guber aspirant steps down, gives reason

Edo 2024: PDP guber aspirant steps down, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

A contender in the current Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primary, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, has decided to withdraw from the competition.

Sanusi Lamido: Centre writes Tinubu, cries out over plots to destabilise Kano

Sanusi Lamido: Centre writes Tinubu, cries out over plots to destabilise Kano

Nigeria

a year ago

A concerned group has warned about an alleged scheme by Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the former Emir of Kano, and his supporters to instigate turmoil in Kano State.

CSO to Uzodimma: Step down as Edo APC guber primary chairman

CSO to Uzodimma: Step down as Edo APC guber primary chairman

Politics

a year ago

There are calls for Senator Hope Uzodimma, the chairman of the Edo APC governorship primary election, to step aside to ensure the credibility of the process.

Opu-Nembe crisis: Coalition seeks justice, writes Tinubu to intervene over unlawful killings

Opu-Nembe crisis: Coalition seeks justice, writes Tinubu to intervene over unlawful killings

Nigeria

a year ago

A request has been made to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step in and help settle the Opu-Nembe dispute in Bayelsa state and help attain justice for victims.

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