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: More pressure on Mahmood Yakubu as CSOs urge INEC to fulfil obligations over PVC collection

2023: More pressure on Mahmood Yakubu as CSOs urge INEC to fulfil obligations over PVC collection

Politics

2 years ago

PDP controlled state to shut down Churches, Mosques, gives reason

PDP controlled state to shut down Churches, Mosques, gives reason

Nigeria

2 years ago

2023 Presidency: Fresh Twist On Tinubu’s Eligibility Emerges as Court Gives Crucial Order

2023 Presidency: Fresh Twist On Tinubu’s Eligibility Emerges as Court Gives Crucial Order

Politics

2 years ago

Osun tribunal: Pandemonium ensues as residents stage protest over verdict against Gov Adeleke

Osun tribunal: Pandemonium ensues as residents stage protest over verdict against Gov Adeleke

Politics

2 years ago

Osun tribunal: Finally, Atiku reacts to verdict, issues strong statement

Osun tribunal: Finally, Atiku reacts to verdict, issues strong statement

Politics

2 years ago

2023: Yiaga Africa, other CSOs release election manipulation risk index, list 22 affected states

2023: Yiaga Africa, other CSOs release election manipulation risk index, list 22 affected states

Politics

2 years ago

2023: Sixty percent of youths can determine Nigeria’s next set of leaders by Ibrahim Faruk

2023: Sixty percent of youths can determine Nigeria’s next set of leaders by Ibrahim Faruk

Opinion

2 years ago

Ahead of the 2023 polls, Nigerian youths have been tipped to be a major decider of the outcomes of the election results if only they troop out in mass to vote

Bratim calls for human capacity reforms, inclusivity in public, private sector

Bratim calls for human capacity reforms, inclusivity in public, private sector

Nigeria

2 years ago

Public and private sectors have been urged to imbibe the tenets of inclusivity in their recruitment and capacity-building to help create balance in society

2023 Presidency: Did Peter Obi Withdraw From Presidential Race? Truth Emerges

2023 Presidency: Did Peter Obi Withdraw From Presidential Race? Truth Emerges

Politics

2 years ago

The Labour Party (LP) has debunked speculations making the rounds that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi is on the verge of quitting the presidential race

Controversy Erupts in Kebbi State as Deputy Speaker, 5 Principal Officers Tender Resignation

Controversy Erupts in Kebbi State as Deputy Speaker, 5 Principal Officers Tender Resignation

Politics

2 years ago

No fewer than six top officials of the Kebbi state parliament, including the deputy speaker, has resigned their position from the state house of parliament

2023 polls: Full list of top 10 safest states in Nigeria

2023 polls: Full list of top 10 safest states in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 years ago

Emerging statistics from 2022 have revealed that Ekiti state is the safest state in Nigeria and had the lowest rate (6) of death linked to insecurity in Nigeria

2023 Elections: G-5 Govs Should Back Tinubu, Says APC PCC, Offers Wike Fresh Deal

2023 Elections: G-5 Govs Should Back Tinubu, Says APC PCC, Offers Wike Fresh Deal

Politics

2 years ago

The members of the Rivers state APC presidential campaign council have called on Gov Nyesom Wike to support the presidential bid of Bola Ahmed Tinubu at polls

Certificate Forgery: Court Gives Final Verdict on PDP’s Suit Against Gombe Governor

Certificate Forgery: Court Gives Final Verdict on PDP’s Suit Against Gombe Governor

Politics

2 years ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, January 24 struck out a case by the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Muhammed Jibrin Barde against Governor Yahaya

ICPC Re-Arrests Former JAMB Boss While on Trial for Alleged N5bn Fraud

ICPC Re-Arrests Former JAMB Boss While on Trial for Alleged N5bn Fraud

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday, January 25 re-arrested Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former registrar of JAMB

Police Apprehend Local Chief Sponsoring Notorious Cult Gang in Delta State

Police Apprehend Local Chief Sponsoring Notorious Cult Gang in Delta State

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Police Command in Delta State has allegedly arrested the suspected funder of the Aro Bagger" cult gang in Sapale and Ethiope East Local government area.

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