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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Separated for 5 years: Sowore longs to reunite with wife after victory over FG in court

Separated for 5 years: Sowore longs to reunite with wife after victory over FG in court

Nigeria

a year ago

"Best Valentine's Gift Ever": Man Presents Pepsi wrapped with Ankara to Wife, Dino Melaye reacts

"Best Valentine's Gift Ever": Man Presents Pepsi wrapped with Ankara to Wife, Dino Melaye reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Nigeria Customs Service denies wrongdoing in e-auction of seized goods

Nigeria Customs Service denies wrongdoing in e-auction of seized goods

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu eulogises Nasir El-Rufai on 64th birthday

President Tinubu eulogises Nasir El-Rufai on 64th birthday

Nigeria

a year ago

State police: Senate spokesperson gives fresh update

State police: Senate spokesperson gives fresh update

Nigeria

a year ago

Dele Giwa: Court orders FG to revisit case of assassinated veteran journalist

Dele Giwa: Court orders FG to revisit case of assassinated veteran journalist

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra 2025: APC makes strong bid for Soludo to join their ranks? Fresh details emerge

Anambra 2025: APC makes strong bid for Soludo to join their ranks? Fresh details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The APC is said to exert considerable influence on Anambra State Gov Chukwuma Soludo to leave APGA, and contest the 2025 gubernatorial race under the APC flag.

Tinubu bags new appointment at AU Summit in Ethiopia

Tinubu bags new appointment at AU Summit in Ethiopia

Africa

a year ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President, has been named the African Union's Champion for Human Resources in Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership.

Policy group to govs: Increased allocation shared by states not reflecting on Nigerians

Policy group to govs: Increased allocation shared by states not reflecting on Nigerians

Nigeria

a year ago

State governors have been accused of failing in their constitutional obligations by depending entirely on the federal government to address the economic hardship.

Insecurity: How security chiefs secured confidence of senators

Insecurity: How security chiefs secured confidence of senators

Nigeria

a year ago

The Senate scrutiny of security agencies over the state of insecurity in Nigeria has seen lawmakers pass a vote of confidence on the security chiefs.

PSG eyes Victor Osimhen as Kylian Mbappe's replacement

PSG eyes Victor Osimhen as Kylian Mbappe's replacement

Football

a year ago

Paris Saint-Germain is giving careful thought to recruiting Napoli's striker Victor Osimhen as a potential successor for Kylian Mbappe in the summer window.

Inside Scoop: 7 key points from Tinubu's meeting with state governors

Inside Scoop: 7 key points from Tinubu's meeting with state governors

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu's with state governors highlighted a series of issues as he called for urgent action plans to curb them before they escalate beyond control.

Economic hardship: PDP governors acting irresponsible, says pro-Tinubu group

Economic hardship: PDP governors acting irresponsible, says pro-Tinubu group

Politics

a year ago

The Tinubu Media Support Group has condemned governors affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that they are acting in a reckless manner.

Shehu Osidi: Tinubu appoints new CEO of Federal Mortgage Bank

Shehu Osidi: Tinubu appoints new CEO of Federal Mortgage Bank

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has approved Shehu Osidi to assume the position of managing director and CEO at the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).

BREAKING: Mbappe officially announces PSG exit as free agent

BREAKING: Mbappe officially announces PSG exit as free agent

Football

a year ago

According to reports, Kylian Mbappe has notified PSG of his plan to depart in the upcoming summer and he's expected to become a free agent once the season concludes.

Segun Adeyemi