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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Court Awards Woman N1.5M in Damages Against Persons Who Called Her a Witch

Court Awards Woman N1.5M in Damages Against Persons Who Called Her a Witch

Nigeria

2 years ago

2023: More drama erupts as APC responds to PDP's attempts to get Tinubu disqualified

2023: More drama erupts as APC responds to PDP's attempts to get Tinubu disqualified

Politics

2 years ago

2023 UTME: JAMB Registers 92,490 Candidates So Far, Releases Fresh Updates

2023 UTME: JAMB Registers 92,490 Candidates So Far, Releases Fresh Updates

Politics

2 years ago

2023 Elections: Obi’s Presidential Bid Gets Major Boost as NCP, NPP Merge With Labour Party

2023 Elections: Obi’s Presidential Bid Gets Major Boost as NCP, NPP Merge With Labour Party

Politics

2 years ago

2023 Presidency: APC, PDP War of Words Heightens as Atiku Suffers Major Sneer

2023 Presidency: APC, PDP War of Words Heightens as Atiku Suffers Major Sneer

Politics

2 years ago

2023 Presidency: Tinubu Sends Powerful Message to Religious Leaders Ahead of Polls

2023 Presidency: Tinubu Sends Powerful Message to Religious Leaders Ahead of Polls

Politics

2 years ago

MKO Abiola’s Widow Files N100bn Lawsuit Against IGP, Details Emerge

MKO Abiola’s Widow Files N100bn Lawsuit Against IGP, Details Emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Prof. Zainab Abiola, the wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has sued the Inspector-General of Police, at a Federal High Court in FCT-Abuja for alleged defamation

2023 presidency: Atiku's wife Titi makes powerful pledge to women in southwest

2023 presidency: Atiku's wife Titi makes powerful pledge to women in southwest

Politics

2 years ago

The wife of PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has reached a deal with Nigerian women in the southwest ahead of the crucial 2023 presidential polls

Powerful southwest APC governor declares public holiday, gives reason

Powerful southwest APC governor declares public holiday, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Ondo state residents have been urged to go get their PVCs following the announcement of public holiday by the governor, Rotimi Akeredolu ahead of 2023 polls

2023 presidency: Nigeria's only female candidate slams Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, says they're "recycled politicians"

2023 presidency: Nigeria's only female candidate slams Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, says they're "recycled politicians"

Politics

2 years ago

The flagbearer of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Princess Chichi Ojei has expressed optimism that she has all it takes to coordinate the affairs of Nigeria

Historic moments as 83-year-old veteran journalist becomes UNILAG's oldest PhD graduate

Historic moments as 83-year-old veteran journalist becomes UNILAG's oldest PhD graduate

Education

2 years ago

The University of Lagos will be graduating its oldest PhD students and its oldest female post-graduate student at its 60th convocation ceremony in few weeks

2023 presidency: Ex-Goodluck Jonathan's aide gives prediction on Peter Obi's chances ahead of polls

2023 presidency: Ex-Goodluck Jonathan's aide gives prediction on Peter Obi's chances ahead of polls

Politics

2 years ago

A former aide to ex-President Jonathan, Reno Omokri has revealed that Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate is no longer in the race for 2023 polls

Insecurity in northern region worsens as bandits abduct first class monarch, kill 2 aides

Insecurity in northern region worsens as bandits abduct first class monarch, kill 2 aides

Nigeria

2 years ago

The traditional ruler of Izere Nation of Jos East of Plateau state, Rev. Dr Isaac Wakili has been kidnapped by some suspected bandits who invaded his palace

PVC collection: Gov Akeredolu sends strong message to southwest APC governors ahead of polls

PVC collection: Gov Akeredolu sends strong message to southwest APC governors ahead of polls

Politics

2 years ago

Southwest governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have been urged to declare Tuesday, January 24 as public holidays for electorates to collect PVC.

Osun tribunal: Oyetola, APC members to begin 7 days fasting, details revealed

Osun tribunal: Oyetola, APC members to begin 7 days fasting, details revealed

Politics

2 years ago

Members of the All Progressive Congress in Osun state have commenced prayer and fasting in supplication to God to give the party favourable judgment at tribunal

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