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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.

4341 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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2023 presidency: “Biden is as old as Tinubu, it’s no about age”, influential APC chieftain slams critics

2023 presidency: “Biden is as old as Tinubu, it’s no about age”, influential APC chieftain slams critics

Politics

3 years ago

"A union to emulate": Photos emerge as VP Osinbanjo, wife celebrates 33yrs wedding anniversary

"A union to emulate": Photos emerge as VP Osinbanjo, wife celebrates 33yrs wedding anniversary

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Former terrorist negotiator freed as DSS withdraw suit for detention

Former terrorist negotiator freed as DSS withdraw suit for detention

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023 presidency: Peter Obi makes bold statement, reveals plot to clampdown on corrupt officials

2023 presidency: Peter Obi makes bold statement, reveals plot to clampdown on corrupt officials

Politics

3 years ago

2023 election: Court to decide legit PDP guber candidate in powerful southwest state

2023 election: Court to decide legit PDP guber candidate in powerful southwest state

Politics

3 years ago

"Mother of all rallies": Gov Umahi delivers promise to Tinubu as thousands troop out for APC flagbearer

"Mother of all rallies": Gov Umahi delivers promise to Tinubu as thousands troop out for APC flagbearer

Politics

3 years ago

2023 election: INEC makes bold statement ahead of polls, gives update on BVAS

2023 election: INEC makes bold statement ahead of polls, gives update on BVAS

Politics

3 years ago

The Osun state INEC resident electoral commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke said the advent of BVAS will make rigging difficult while urging electorates not to fret

"Mazi Tinubu": APC presidential candidate bag chieftaincy title in Peter Obi's territory

"Mazi Tinubu": APC presidential candidate bag chieftaincy title in Peter Obi's territory

Politics

3 years ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to break all grounds as he is course to become the next president and successor of President Muhammadu Buhari at the 2023 polls

2023 polls: Powerful northern PDP guber candidate reveals plot to unseat APC

2023 polls: Powerful northern PDP guber candidate reveals plot to unseat APC

Politics

3 years ago

Kaduna state citizens have been assured that the excessive school fees in public schools will be reviewed. Isa Ashiru, the PDP guber candidate made this pledge

2023 presidency: Good news for APC as Tinubu gets major endorsement in Peter Obi’s territory

2023 presidency: Good news for APC as Tinubu gets major endorsement in Peter Obi’s territory

Politics

3 years ago

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been endorsed by all the top traditional rulers in Ebonyi state

Corruption: EFCC declares plan to investigate Nigeria’s SDG offices, request crucial documents

Corruption: EFCC declares plan to investigate Nigeria’s SDG offices, request crucial documents

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested crucial documents to investigate government Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offices.

2023: “Beware Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, UK is watching”, British consul reveals sanction for electoral offenders

2023: “Beware Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, UK is watching”, British consul reveals sanction for electoral offenders

Politics

3 years ago

The British government has warned political candidates planning to indulge in electoral violence and malpractices to be careful or face a serious sanction.

"$28m bribe": Is Gov Soludo paid to jeopardise Peter Obi’s campaign? Real fact emerges

"$28m bribe": Is Gov Soludo paid to jeopardise Peter Obi’s campaign? Real fact emerges

Politics

3 years ago

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra state has alerted Nigerians that there is an underground scheme to falsely implicate Gov Charles Soludo

2023 polls: Mass defection hits APC as hundreds of members dump Tinubu for Atiku

2023 polls: Mass defection hits APC as hundreds of members dump Tinubu for Atiku

Politics

3 years ago

The presidential bid of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been dealt a huge blow as over 400 top APC members exited the party and joined the PDP siding with Atiku Abubakar

Ekiti APC crisis: Finally, Gov Oyebanji reacts to ongoing parliamentary feud

Ekiti APC crisis: Finally, Gov Oyebanji reacts to ongoing parliamentary feud

Politics

3 years ago

The governor of Ekiti, Biodun Oyebanji has revealed that his contineous silence on the recent feud in the state parliament was based on his respect for the law

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