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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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Photos emerge as FCT special needs students celebrate Otedola’s diamond jubilee

Photos emerge as FCT special needs students celebrate Otedola’s diamond jubilee

Education

3 years ago

2023 Polls: Atiku, Tinubu, Obi presidential debate cancelled, organisers give reasons

2023 Polls: Atiku, Tinubu, Obi presidential debate cancelled, organisers give reasons

Politics

3 years ago

Horrific scene as young lady jumps into lagoon at third mainland bridge in Lagos

Horrific scene as young lady jumps into lagoon at third mainland bridge in Lagos

Nigeria

3 years ago

“Odeshi gone wrong”: Arsenal fan kills father in attempt to test gun charm in popular northern state

“Odeshi gone wrong”: Arsenal fan kills father in attempt to test gun charm in popular northern state

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023 polls: PDP calls out APC over attack on Atiku’s convoy, untold details emerge

2023 polls: PDP calls out APC over attack on Atiku’s convoy, untold details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

Flood: Good news for students as popular southern state announces resumption of schools

Flood: Good news for students as popular southern state announces resumption of schools

Nigeria

3 years ago

Oil theft: EFCC enters investigation on high profile personalities, hints at major causes

Industry

3 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is on the verge of staging a clampdown on the perpetrators of crude oil theft in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria

Education meets tech: UNESCO partners US firm to foster distance learning in Nigeria

Education meets tech: UNESCO partners US firm to foster distance learning in Nigeria

Education

3 years ago

An opportunity has been presented to Nigerian students seeking to study in foreign varsities on scholarship with UNESCO bilateral treaty with a US software firm

2023 election: Law enforcement agencies groomed on ethical conduct

2023 election: Law enforcement agencies groomed on ethical conduct

Politics

3 years ago

Law enforcement officers have been urged to take their duties seriously and with integrity ahead of the 2023 polls, as it will play a pivotal role during ballot

2023: Tinubu’s continuous absence from political debates, special events sparks serious concerns

2023: Tinubu’s continuous absence from political debates, special events sparks serious concerns

Politics

3 years ago

The presidential bid of Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) is at risk of being in serious jeopardy as he continues to skip debates

2023 election: “Atiku’s victory cannot be determined by Wike”, Ayu boasts, give reasons

2023 election: “Atiku’s victory cannot be determined by Wike”, Ayu boasts, give reasons

Politics

3 years ago

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, the chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu has allayed fears at Governor Wike's non-support will affect Atiku's win

Breaking: PDP presidential campaign rally goes berserk in Borno as thugs attack Atiku’s convoy in viral video

Breaking: PDP presidential campaign rally goes berserk in Borno as thugs attack Atiku’s convoy in viral video

Politics

3 years ago

The presidential campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party in Borno state has been meted with a dead end after the convey of Atiku Abubakar was attacked

2023 election: PDP reveals plot to topple APC in powerful northern state

2023 election: PDP reveals plot to topple APC in powerful northern state

Politics

3 years ago

The Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign organisation is full of confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will effortlessly dominate polls in Borno

Contempt: “Impunity cannot have a place in this country” Lawyer tells Bawa to submit himself to Kuje prison

Contempt: “Impunity cannot have a place in this country” Lawyer tells Bawa to submit himself to Kuje prison

Nigeria

3 years ago

EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa has been urged to obey the ruling of the federal high court remanding him to Kuje correctional facility for offense of contempt

Kogi govt under attack over alleged demands N37.5m from PDP for campaign posters

Kogi govt under attack over alleged demands N37.5m from PDP for campaign posters

Politics

3 years ago

Kogi state is currently in crisis in the build-up to the 2023 general election. The brawl is said to be between the ruling party APC and the main opposition PDP

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