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 polls: Akpabio's senatorial bid suffers another major setback, details emerge

2023 polls: Akpabio's senatorial bid suffers another major setback, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

2023 election: Again Peter Obi outclasses Tinubu, Atiku in new nationwide polls

2023 election: Again Peter Obi outclasses Tinubu, Atiku in new nationwide polls

Politics

2 years ago

Breaking: INNOSON, Ibeto's community protests dilapidated road, sends strong message to Buhari, Soludo

Breaking: INNOSON, Ibeto's community protests dilapidated road, sends strong message to Buhari, Soludo

Nigeria

2 years ago

2023 polls: Ex-lawmaker, Shehu Sani gives hint on identity of Aso Rock's cabals

2023 polls: Ex-lawmaker, Shehu Sani gives hint on identity of Aso Rock's cabals

Politics

2 years ago

Days after demise of first-class northern monarch, governor enthrones eldest son

Days after demise of first-class northern monarch, governor enthrones eldest son

Nigeria

2 years ago

Naira scarcity: Finally, Peter Obi wades in, tell Nigerians what to do

Naira scarcity: Finally, Peter Obi wades in, tell Nigerians what to do

Politics

2 years ago

We might be law school mates, but not in politics, Dogara lambasts Keyemo in Twitter war

We might be law school mates, but not in politics, Dogara lambasts Keyemo in Twitter war

Politics

2 years ago

Ex-Speaker, Yakubu Dogara of the PDP and spokesperson of the Tinubu presidential campaign, Festus Keyamo have been involved in a social media war ahead of polls

Insecurity: How Boko Haram was defeated in northeast, ex-army chief reveals

Insecurity: How Boko Haram was defeated in northeast, ex-army chief reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ex-Army chief, Tukur Buratai reveals that the cooperation of indigenes of the northeast played a crucial role in defeating the Boko Haram sect in the region

2023 election: "APC means well for Nigerians", says Buratai

2023 election: "APC means well for Nigerians", says Buratai

Politics

2 years ago

The former chief of army staff (COAS), Tukur Buratai has called on electorates to give the All Progressive Congress (APC) another chance at the helm of affairs

IGP Alkali Orders Arrest, Prosecution of Persons Selling New Naira Notes

IGP Alkali Orders Arrest, Prosecution of Persons Selling New Naira Notes

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has issued a strong directive for the total clampdown on individuals across the nation selling the new naira notes

2023 Polls: Catholic Priest Retains Spot as APC Guber Candidate After Rescheduled Re-Run Primary in Benue

2023 Polls: Catholic Priest Retains Spot as APC Guber Candidate After Rescheduled Re-Run Primary in Benue

Politics

2 years ago

The third consecutive rescheduled rerun APC primary election has for the third confirmed Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia as gubernatorial candidate of the party

Borno Gov Sends 19 Orphans Abroad to Study Medicine, Students to Get $200 Monthly Stipend

Borno Gov Sends 19 Orphans Abroad to Study Medicine, Students to Get $200 Monthly Stipend

Education

2 years ago

The governor of Borno state, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the N250 million to send 19 orphans to Suez University in Egypt to study medicine and surgery

2023 Elections: Borno's Incumbent APC Governor Holds Triple Mega Rally, Thousands of PDP Members Defect

2023 Elections: Borno's Incumbent APC Governor Holds Triple Mega Rally, Thousands of PDP Members Defect

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has begun his campaign for re-election into the Borno state house for a second term in office as the number one administrator

Pastor Fakes Own Death to Avoid Paying N3m Debt Owed to Church Member

Pastor Fakes Own Death to Avoid Paying N3m Debt Owed to Church Member

Nigeria

2 years ago

Pastor Paul Oyewole, an Ondo-based cleric has been charged to court for faking his own death to escape payment of a N3 million he's owing his church member.

Naira redesign: Currency hawkers thriving at popular northern motor park, sell new notes at exorbitant rates

Naira redesign: Currency hawkers thriving at popular northern motor park, sell new notes at exorbitant rates

Money

2 years ago

An emerging report has confirmed that mint vendors have taken over Zaria, Kaduna as they now sell different denomination of the new naira notes at an high rate

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