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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"From vote of confidence to prison": Nigerians react to alleged arrest of LP chair, Julius Abure

"From vote of confidence to prison": Nigerians react to alleged arrest of LP chair, Julius Abure

Nigeria

a year ago

Seria A: Did Osimhen cost coach Mazzari his job? Fresh details emerge

Seria A: Did Osimhen cost coach Mazzari his job? Fresh details emerge

Football

a year ago

BREAKING: Lawmakers call for suspension of FG's planned subsidy removal on electricity

BREAKING: Lawmakers call for suspension of FG's planned subsidy removal on electricity

Nigeria

a year ago

Economic hardship: FIRS released extra N30bn outside allocation to governors, Akpabio claims

Economic hardship: FIRS released extra N30bn outside allocation to governors, Akpabio claims

Nigeria

a year ago

"Pray for Naira": Shehu Sani urges Christians, Muslims as economic hardship deepens

"Pray for Naira": Shehu Sani urges Christians, Muslims as economic hardship deepens

Money

a year ago

Economic hardship: Popular Reps member Philip Agbese cancels birthday celebration

Economic hardship: Popular Reps member Philip Agbese cancels birthday celebration

Nigeria

a year ago

State police: Constitutional amendment imminent as statutory conditions emerge for governors

State police: Constitutional amendment imminent as statutory conditions emerge for governors

Nigeria

a year ago

A bill aimed at altering the 1999 Constitution to empower state governors in nominating state police commissioners progressed to the second stage of consideration

Lagosians trapped in devastating floods, video emerges

Lagosians trapped in devastating floods, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Residents of Lagos found themselves stranded due to the flood, which submerged numerous homes in the Alimosho Local Government Area after heavy rainfall.

Former deputy speaker dumps PDP for APC, details emerge

Former deputy speaker dumps PDP for APC, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Former Abia State House of Assembly deputy speaker, Ifeanyi Uchendu, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Good news as 2 England-born Luton Town stars ready to join Super Eagles after AFCON 2023

Good news as 2 England-born Luton Town stars ready to join Super Eagles after AFCON 2023

Football

a year ago

Recent reports indicate that Gabriel Osho and Elijah Adebayo, both players for Luton Town, are contemplating the possibility of playing for Nigeria.

Tinubu inherited "failed economy," ex-governor calls for understanding in tough times

Tinubu inherited "failed economy," ex-governor calls for understanding in tough times

Nigeria

a year ago

Ogun East Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel has encouraged Nigerians amidst concerns about the country's faltering economy, urging them not to lose hope.

Civil servants on notice as FG vows to stop document leaks

Civil servants on notice as FG vows to stop document leaks

Nigeria

a year ago

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation has has barred civil servants from disclosing sensitive government documents to the public.

Military general becomes first Nigerian to secure prestigious UN role

Military general becomes first Nigerian to secure prestigious UN role

Nigeria

a year ago

Brigadier General Gabriel Olufemi Esho has been appointed Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).

NAF airstrike kills 3 ISWAP commanders in Borno state

NAF airstrike kills 3 ISWAP commanders in Borno state

Nigeria

a year ago

According to a report from a publication focusing on counter-insurgency in Lake Chad, military airstrikes have allegedly led to the demise of 3 ISWAP leaders.

Catholic bishops in Nigeria finally reveal stance on Pope's same-sex marriage blessing

Catholic bishops in Nigeria finally reveal stance on Pope's same-sex marriage blessing

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian Catholic Bishops have expressed disagreement with Pope Francis' position on blessing homosexual unions, indicating concerns that such blessings.

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