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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BREAKING: Good news as FG begins payment of ASUU’s withheld salaries

BREAKING: Good news as FG begins payment of ASUU’s withheld salaries

Education

a year ago

"They will spy on me": Old video of Tinubu dodging questions on his economic plans goes viral

"They will spy on me": Old video of Tinubu dodging questions on his economic plans goes viral

Nigeria

a year ago

Economic hardship: Presidency replies Atiku's criticism of Tinubu's policies

Economic hardship: Presidency replies Atiku's criticism of Tinubu's policies

Economy

a year ago

From Ikeja to Katangua: Lagos govt announces Computer Village relocation

From Ikeja to Katangua: Lagos govt announces Computer Village relocation

Nigeria

a year ago

Pakistani politician rejects rigged victory, steps down after election controversy

Pakistani politician rejects rigged victory, steps down after election controversy

Asia

a year ago

Wigwe: US authorities consider rain, wintry weather as cause of helicopter crash, probe continues

Wigwe: US authorities consider rain, wintry weather as cause of helicopter crash, probe continues

US

a year ago

Insecurity: Kaduna governor makes case for state police after brutal bandit attack

Insecurity: Kaduna governor makes case for state police after brutal bandit attack

Nigeria

a year ago

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has stressed the immediate requirement for implementing state policing to tackle the rising security concerns in Nigeria.

PDP crisis: "Wike on sabbatical in APC", party chieftain speaks on possible return

PDP crisis: "Wike on sabbatical in APC", party chieftain speaks on possible return

Politics

a year ago

Segun Showunmi, a PDP chairmanship aspirant, has opened up on the rift between the party and the minister of the federal capital territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.

Edo 2024: Dilemma in APC primaries as party stakeholders demand Ganduje's support for Dekeri

Edo 2024: Dilemma in APC primaries as party stakeholders demand Ganduje's support for Dekeri

Politics

a year ago

The APC Stakeholders Forum has urged the party's National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to disregard the statement made by Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Edo 2024: Drama as 3rd winner emerges in APC gubernatorial primaries

Edo 2024: Drama as 3rd winner emerges in APC gubernatorial primaries

Politics

a year ago

The election officials overseeing the 2024 Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary have announced Anamero Sunday Dekeri as the victor.

Economic hardship: Babangida talked about military takeover, sent message to Tinubu? Fact emerges

Economic hardship: Babangida talked about military takeover, sent message to Tinubu? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Nigerian leader, Ibrahim Babangida has once again stated his opposition to military rule in Nigeria considering the country's increasing economic challenges.

“I don’t like this prayer point”: Pastor Adeboye suffers major backlash over controversial prayer

“I don’t like this prayer point”: Pastor Adeboye suffers major backlash over controversial prayer

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has sparked conversations with a recent prayer he offered for his congregation.

Edo 2024: Ize-Iyamu confirms withdrawal from governorship race, gives reason

Edo 2024: Ize-Iyamu confirms withdrawal from governorship race, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

A day before the APC primary election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu announced his withdrawal from the gubernatorial race after consultations from his family.

Economic hardship: PDP stalwart reveals who to blame amid hunger, inflation crisis

Economic hardship: PDP stalwart reveals who to blame amid hunger, inflation crisis

Nigeria

a year ago

Dr. Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the PDP in Ogun State chapter, stated that Nigerians are accountable for the current economic difficulties facing the nation.

2027: PDP due for complete overhaul, says Segun Showunmi

2027: PDP due for complete overhaul, says Segun Showunmi

Politics

a year ago

Segun Showunmi, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the southwest, feels that it's necessary to implement significant changes.

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