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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.

4328 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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2023 polls: Atiku’s presidential bid suffers major setback as Wike exposes top secret

2023 polls: Atiku’s presidential bid suffers major setback as Wike exposes top secret

Politics

3 years ago

PDP crisis: Finally, Tambuwal reacts to Wike’s threats, reveals next action

PDP crisis: Finally, Tambuwal reacts to Wike’s threats, reveals next action

Politics

3 years ago

Former Catholic Pope Benedict XVI dies at age 95, Vatican confirms

Former Catholic Pope Benedict XVI dies at age 95, Vatican confirms

Europe

3 years ago

Renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, bags chieftaincy title at own community

Renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, bags chieftaincy title at own community

Nigeria

3 years ago

Ebonyi 2023: Is Umahi secretly supporting PDP guber candidate? Details emerge

Ebonyi 2023: Is Umahi secretly supporting PDP guber candidate? Details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

PDP crisis: Finally, Dino Melaye reacts to G-5 gov’s meeting with Tinubu, drops bombshell

PDP crisis: Finally, Dino Melaye reacts to G-5 gov’s meeting with Tinubu, drops bombshell

Politics

3 years ago

Prominent southwest governor to grant 104 inmates state pardon to mark New Year

Prominent southwest governor to grant 104 inmates state pardon to mark New Year

Nigeria

3 years ago

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 104 inmates across all Lagos state correctional facilities to mark the New Year and to decongest prisons

2023: Labour Party gets southeast boost as Peter Obi holds crucial meeting with Bianca Ojukwu, details emerge

2023: Labour Party gets southeast boost as Peter Obi holds crucial meeting with Bianca Ojukwu, details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has intensified his strategy to secure the southeast region as he met with Bianca Ojukwu in Anambra

Senate announces date President Buhari will sign 2023 Budget

Senate announces date President Buhari will sign 2023 Budget

Nigeria

3 years ago

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the 2023 appropriation bill on Tuesday, January 3 after a crucial meeting

Graphic image of proposed 4th mainland bridge emerge as Gov Sanwo Olu announce bidders

Graphic image of proposed 4th mainland bridge emerge as Gov Sanwo Olu announce bidders

Nigeria

3 years ago

Lagos state government has released the graphic image of the proposed 4th mainland bridge and has announced the name of the preferred bidders for the project

President Buhari makes crucial re-appointment of govt official

President Buhari makes crucial re-appointment of govt official

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the tenure extension of Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye as the Director-General of the NAFDAC as his tenure comes to a close

2023 presidency: More drama unfolds over same-faith ticket as Tinubu’s ally sends strong message to opposition

2023 presidency: More drama unfolds over same-faith ticket as Tinubu’s ally sends strong message to opposition

Politics

3 years ago

Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has told Nigerians that the country cannot afford an inexperienced president.

Fresh fact unfolds as suspect reveals names of sponsors behind southeast terror attacks

Fresh fact unfolds as suspect reveals names of sponsors behind southeast terror attacks

Nigeria

3 years ago

High-profile names like Emma Powerful and Chinasa Nworu have been named as one the sponsors of the incessant terror attacks in southeastern Nigerian region

2023 election: Despite court sack, ADC nat’l chair refuses to step down, reveals next move

2023 election: Despite court sack, ADC nat’l chair refuses to step down, reveals next move

Politics

3 years ago

The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress Ralph Nwosu says he will be heading to the appellate court to seek justice after an high court verdict

Tragic accident at Sagamu-Benin expressway burns seven passengers alive, survivors badly injured

Tragic accident at Sagamu-Benin expressway burns seven passengers alive, survivors badly injured

Nigeria

3 years ago

At least seven persons have been reported dead in a lone motor accident on the Sagamu-Benin expressway that led to the death of a nursing mother and her kids

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