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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FEC approves 1,374km roads across 9 corridors, to generate N11.54trn, says ICRC

FEC approves 1,374km roads across 9 corridors, to generate N11.54trn, says ICRC

Nigeria

2 years ago

Oyo rally: Atiku confirms why southwest is different from other regions

Oyo rally: Atiku confirms why southwest is different from other regions

Politics

2 years ago

2023 polls: "Publish list of invalidated voters", Yiaga Africa tells INEC

2023 polls: "Publish list of invalidated voters", Yiaga Africa tells INEC

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Vote Tinubu or regret it for 20 years", Influential APC chieftain tells youth

"Vote Tinubu or regret it for 20 years", Influential APC chieftain tells youth

Politics

2 years ago

Senior lawyers expose 1 major factor to threaten 2022 polls, alerts INEC of consequence

Senior lawyers expose 1 major factor to threaten 2022 polls, alerts INEC of consequence

Politics

2 years ago

2023 presidency: Court gives crucial verdict over APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket

2023 presidency: Court gives crucial verdict over APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket

Politics

2 years ago

In Niger, Police station burnt down by angry youths over killing of catholic reverend father

In Niger, Police station burnt down by angry youths over killing of catholic reverend father

Politics

2 years ago

The police division in Kafin-Koro District, Paikoro local council in Niger state has been razed down by angry youths in retaliation of the killing of a cleric

PDP Crisis: Makinde Makes U-Turn Dumps Wike, Agrees to Lead Atiku’s Ibadan Rally

PDP Crisis: Makinde Makes U-Turn Dumps Wike, Agrees to Lead Atiku’s Ibadan Rally

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Seyi Makinde has made a shocking decision after announcing to lead the presidential campaign of Atiku Abubakar at the state capital, Ibadan, Oyo state

2023/2024 recruitment: Immigration opens registration portal for prospective applicants

2023/2024 recruitment: Immigration opens registration portal for prospective applicants

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigerian Immigration Services says it has now opened its registration portal for prospective applicants for the 2023/2024 recruitment across the federation

Edo train attack: Details emerge as abductors make fresh demands

Edo train attack: Details emerge as abductors make fresh demands

Nigeria

2 years ago

Kidnappers of the infamous Edo train attack have called family members and relatives of the captives demanding N20 million each for them to regain their freedom

NCC, Lottery Commission renews partnership with revised MoU

NCC, Lottery Commission renews partnership with revised MoU

Nigeria

2 years ago

The NCC has signed a revised MoU with the NLRC with provisions to deter unapproved lottery and gaming practices on telecom platforms through information sharing

Anti-terrorism: Nigerian Navy gets encomium for its impact against terrorism

Anti-terrorism: Nigerian Navy gets encomium for its impact against terrorism

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency and Terrorism (BRAVEIT) has heaped praises on the Nigerian Navy for its fight against insurgency

Over 80,000 insurgents surrendered under Buhari's watch, says anti-terrorism expert

Over 80,000 insurgents surrendered under Buhari's watch, says anti-terrorism expert

Nigeria

2 years ago

Fresh revelations made known to the media have confirmed that over 800,00 insurgents have surrendered to the Nigerian Armed Forces over the past seven years

Osun polls: Gov Adeleke exposes Oyetola’s plot to buy over election tribunal

Osun polls: Gov Adeleke exposes Oyetola’s plot to buy over election tribunal

Politics

2 years ago

Gov Ademola Adeleke has accused his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola of plotting to buy over the election tribunal presiding over the 2023 Osun gubernatorial polls

Fresh Details Emerge Over PVC Collection in Lagos, as INEC Responds to PDP's Allegations

Fresh Details Emerge Over PVC Collection in Lagos, as INEC Responds to PDP's Allegations

Politics

2 years ago

INEC has refuted the claim that it is in league with the APC over the distribution of PVC by the commission as alleged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

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