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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Climate change: Why Nigerian farmers need smart-agriculture training, says expert

Climate change: Why Nigerian farmers need smart-agriculture training, says expert

Industry

2 years ago

2023 polls: Yiaga Africa to partner NOA on voter education, location of polling units

2023 polls: Yiaga Africa to partner NOA on voter education, location of polling units

Politics

2 years ago

2023 Presidential Election: Atiku Exposes APC’s Plot to Turn Christians Against Him

2023 Presidential Election: Atiku Exposes APC’s Plot to Turn Christians Against Him

Politics

2 years ago

JAMB Cancels UTME Registrations of 817 Candidates, Gives Reason

JAMB Cancels UTME Registrations of 817 Candidates, Gives Reason

Education

2 years ago

Naira redesign: Tinubu's man Onanuga mocks Emefiele, asks Buhari to suspend CBN governor

Naira redesign: Tinubu's man Onanuga mocks Emefiele, asks Buhari to suspend CBN governor

Politics

2 years ago

Breaking: How youths allegedly invaded Anambra community, killing 8 persons, others missing

Breaking: How youths allegedly invaded Anambra community, killing 8 persons, others missing

Nigeria

2 years ago

2023 polls: Gov Sanwo Olu suspends campaign activities indefinitely, gives reason

2023 polls: Gov Sanwo Olu suspends campaign activities indefinitely, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state and the All Progressive Congress in the state has suspended all campaign activities over the continued scarcity of naira

2023 presidency: APC launches Renewed Hope Ambassadors to mobilise votes for Tinubu

2023 presidency: APC launches Renewed Hope Ambassadors to mobilise votes for Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

The ruling All Progressive Congress has launched a scheme to help foster the campaign of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and gather 3.5m votes across 6 geo-political zones

Protest in Edo, Ondo, CBN entrance blocked as naira scarcity bites hard

Protest in Edo, Ondo, CBN entrance blocked as naira scarcity bites hard

Nigeria

2 years ago

The ongoing outcry for the new naira notes has heightened into a serious protest in Ondo state and Edo state as protesters shut the CBN gate and major highways

Tragedy, Tears as Ex-President Jonathan Loses Close Family Member

Tragedy, Tears as Ex-President Jonathan Loses Close Family Member

Nigeria

2 years ago

Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has lost his uncle, the younger brother of his mother, Elder Omieworio Afeni to the cold hands of death recently

Streams of Supporters Storm CBN, Back Emefiele, Buhari Over Naira Redesign Policy

Streams of Supporters Storm CBN, Back Emefiele, Buhari Over Naira Redesign Policy

Nigeria

2 years ago

Concerned Nigerians under the aegis of Pro Nigerian Group (PNG) has alleged that the CBN has released money to all the banks but politicians are buying it.

APC Chieftain Rochas Okorocha Gets Favourable Judgement in Court, Cleared of N2.9bn Fraud Charge

APC Chieftain Rochas Okorocha Gets Favourable Judgement in Court, Cleared of N2.9bn Fraud Charge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Senator Rochas Okorocha has prevailed in court over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a legal suit accusing him of N2.9 billion fraud.

Naira scarcity: “You’re a pawn, poddle, pimp,” Fani-Kayode slams Emefiele in fresh Twitter rant

Naira scarcity: “You’re a pawn, poddle, pimp,” Fani-Kayode slams Emefiele in fresh Twitter rant

Nigeria

2 years ago

Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has referred to the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele as a puppet in the hands of the cabal

2023 Polls: APC, Tinubu Exposed in Alleged Plot to Swap N22.5BN Old Naira Notes Stashed for Vote Buying

2023 Polls: APC, Tinubu Exposed in Alleged Plot to Swap N22.5BN Old Naira Notes Stashed for Vote Buying

Politics

2 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says there is an ongoing plot by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to sway N22.5bn old naira notes to buy votes.

2023 Presidency: Rabiu Kwankwaso Takes Campaign to Niger Republic

2023 Presidency: Rabiu Kwankwaso Takes Campaign to Niger Republic

Politics

2 years ago

The presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has taken his search for economic prosperity in the West African sub-region to the Republic of Niger.

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