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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 Election: Tinubu, Atiku or Obi? Pastor Adeboye finally opens up about winner

2023 Election: Tinubu, Atiku or Obi? Pastor Adeboye finally opens up about winner

Politics

3 years ago

2023: Elevating elections debate to harness more impact, by Olasupo Abideen

2023: Elevating elections debate to harness more impact, by Olasupo Abideen

Opinion

3 years ago

Finally, Buhari’s minister breaks silence over half salary payment of varsity dons

Finally, Buhari’s minister breaks silence over half salary payment of varsity dons

Education

3 years ago

2023: Zamfara APC welcomes over 1000 PDP defectors ahead of elections

2023: Zamfara APC welcomes over 1000 PDP defectors ahead of elections

Politics

3 years ago

Half salary: Imminent strike looms as ASUU meets in 48hours

Half salary: Imminent strike looms as ASUU meets in 48hours

Education

3 years ago

2023 election: Popular skit maker Mr Macaroni officially endorses preferred candidate

2023 election: Popular skit maker Mr Macaroni officially endorses preferred candidate

Politics

3 years ago

Naira redesign: Atiku wants Obasanjo in new notes, gives one major reason

Naira redesign: Atiku wants Obasanjo in new notes, gives one major reason

Politics

3 years ago

PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar said his former boss, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo deserves a Nobel Peace Prize and should be in the new Naira note

EFCC frustrated as court adjourns case of ex-southwestern governor in alleged N6.9bn fraud

EFCC frustrated as court adjourns case of ex-southwestern governor in alleged N6.9bn fraud

Politics

3 years ago

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, until Jan. 31, 2023

Fire outbreak hits another popular Lagos market, shop owners scamper for safety

Fire outbreak hits another popular Lagos market, shop owners scamper for safety

Nigeria

3 years ago

Lagos has been hit with another fire outbreak at a popular frozen food market on the Island with shop owners scampering for safety while goods were destroyed

At last, salary package of Lawan, Gbaja, Buhari’s ministers revealed on live telecast

At last, salary package of Lawan, Gbaja, Buhari’s ministers revealed on live telecast

Politics

3 years ago

The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says no Nigerian minister, legislator, or senator earns more than a million naira in a month.

Amanda Azubuike: Peter Obi, Orji Kalu congratulate Nigeria-born lady who becomes general in US Army

Amanda Azubuike: Peter Obi, Orji Kalu congratulate Nigeria-born lady who becomes general in US Army

Politics

3 years ago

The duo of Peter Obi and Orji Uzor Kalu hailed the exemplary leadership attribute of the newly promoted Nigerian-born US Army Brigadier-General, Amanda Azubuike

Naira fall: Real reasons behind EFCC's raid on Bureau De Change operators revealed as Bawa expose top secret

Naira fall: Real reasons behind EFCC's raid on Bureau De Change operators revealed as Bawa expose top secret

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will not relent in its attempt to clamp down on money hoarders, money launderers across the country

FG under pressure as ASUU plans to meet over ‘half salary’ payment

FG under pressure as ASUU plans to meet over ‘half salary’ payment

Education

3 years ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities will be meeting in earnest to deliberate to deliberate on the recent half salary payment made by the federal government

Photos emerge as Amanda Azubuike, Nigerian-born US military officer promoted to rank of Brig. General

Photos emerge as Amanda Azubuike, Nigerian-born US military officer promoted to rank of Brig. General

Nigeria

3 years ago

The United States Army has promoted Amanda Azubuike of Nigerian descent to the rank of Brigadier General of the force after serving 30 years in several roles

Governor Wike releases N78bn for completion of major projects in Rivers state

Governor Wike releases N78bn for completion of major projects in Rivers state

Politics

3 years ago

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has rolled out the sum of N78 billion for the completion of major projects and commencement of new project across all LGAs

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