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 election: Religious leaders, INEC holds strategic interface ahead of polls, details emerge

2023 election: Religious leaders, INEC holds strategic interface ahead of polls, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

2023 Polls: Presidency Debunks Yakasai’s Claim Over Buhari’s Body Language towards Tinubu’s Campaign

2023 Polls: Presidency Debunks Yakasai’s Claim Over Buhari’s Body Language towards Tinubu’s Campaign

Politics

2 years ago

“Obagoal”: Obasanjo Scores Hat-trick at Alma Mater’s 100th Anniversary

“Obagoal”: Obasanjo Scores Hat-trick at Alma Mater’s 100th Anniversary

Nigeria

2 years ago

2023 pre-electoral violence: Lagos PDP writes Buhari, IGP over incessant attacks on Jandor's supporters

2023 pre-electoral violence: Lagos PDP writes Buhari, IGP over incessant attacks on Jandor's supporters

Politics

2 years ago

2023: Buhari was a mistake, I won't repeat same with Tinubu, says Najaatu

2023: Buhari was a mistake, I won't repeat same with Tinubu, says Najaatu

Politics

2 years ago

2023 election: Former Lagos lawmakers back Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, give reasons

2023 election: Former Lagos lawmakers back Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, give reasons

Politics

2 years ago

2023: Self-styled activist, Rinu Oduala taunts APC supporters ahead of polls

2023: Self-styled activist, Rinu Oduala taunts APC supporters ahead of polls

Politics

2 years ago

EndSARS activist, Rinu Oduala has once again aimed a dig at the supporters of the All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the general elections next month.

Abia APC crisis: Tinubu gives fresh order ahead of 2023 guber polls

Abia APC crisis: Tinubu gives fresh order ahead of 2023 guber polls

Politics

2 years ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the APC has moved to resolve the factional dispute in the Abia state chapter of the party ahead of 2023 polls

"We have no choice": Gov El-Rufai says subsidy removal necessary than ever

"We have no choice": Gov El-Rufai says subsidy removal necessary than ever

Nigeria

2 years ago

Gov Nasir El-Rufa'i of Kaduna state has revealed that subsidy payment is no longer sustainable for the current economic dispensation of the country at present.

2023: More intrigues ahead of polls as Shettima visits Fayose, details emerge

2023: More intrigues ahead of polls as Shettima visits Fayose, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has once again made an attempt to woo the former governor of Ekiti state Ayodele Fayose ahead of the 2023 presidential polls

2023: Powerful PDP chieftain reveals 1 major strategy to clinch Atiku victory at polls ahead of Tinubu

2023: Powerful PDP chieftain reveals 1 major strategy to clinch Atiku victory at polls ahead of Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dele Momodu has revealed that Tinubu is weak in southwest and was nothing close to the late Awolowo

Osun polls: Finally, Tribunal set to deliver judgement over gubernatorial election

Osun polls: Finally, Tribunal set to deliver judgement over gubernatorial election

Politics

2 years ago

The tussle for the governorship seat between Gov Ademola Adeleke and ex-Gov Gboyega Oyetola will be laid to rest by the election Tribunal on Friday, January 27

Tension in S’East as Reps Member Allegedly Beats Kinsman to Stupor for Public Criticism

Tension in S’East as Reps Member Allegedly Beats Kinsman to Stupor for Public Criticism

Politics

2 years ago

Mr Malcolm Anaukwu, a 46-year-old social media influencer has been beaten to a pulp for allegedly criticising an Anambra lawmaker, Chinedu Benjamin Obidigwe.

2023 Presidency: Bad News for Tinubu, Obi as Latest Statistics Favour Atiku

2023 Presidency: Bad News for Tinubu, Obi as Latest Statistics Favour Atiku

Politics

2 years ago

New statistics by Hazeem Gbolarumi, the former deputy governor of Oyo revealed that Atiku Abubakar of the PDP will have a clean swoop of votes in Oyo state

2023: Major setback for APC as court nullifies guber primary, sacks candidate in powerful northern state

2023: Major setback for APC as court nullifies guber primary, sacks candidate in powerful northern state

Politics

2 years ago

The appellate court sitting in Markurdi has ordered the APC to conduct a new primary election within two weeks following the nullification of the initial polls

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