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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Economic hardship: Tinubu's govt will kill Nigerians, says Atiku's aide

Economic hardship: Tinubu's govt will kill Nigerians, says Atiku's aide

Nigeria

a year ago

Explain to us why UK slides into recession, Daniel Bwala tackles Peter Obi

Explain to us why UK slides into recession, Daniel Bwala tackles Peter Obi

Economy

a year ago

Non-recognition: Injured soldier faults Tinubu for lavishing gifts on Super Eagles after AFCON 2023

Non-recognition: Injured soldier faults Tinubu for lavishing gifts on Super Eagles after AFCON 2023

Nigeria

a year ago

Group Sends Message to Kano Governor over Alleged Plot to Reinstate Former Emir Sanusi

Group Sends Message to Kano Governor over Alleged Plot to Reinstate Former Emir Sanusi

Politics

a year ago

Herbert Wigwe: Fresh details emerge in investigation of helicopter crash, photos released

Herbert Wigwe: Fresh details emerge in investigation of helicopter crash, photos released

Nigeria

a year ago

APC chairmanship: Party elders back Ganduje beyond 2027

APC chairmanship: Party elders back Ganduje beyond 2027

Politics

a year ago

“Nothing Will Separate Us”: Abike Dabiri Goes Cosy With Husband in Viral Valentine’s Tribute

“Nothing Will Separate Us”: Abike Dabiri Goes Cosy With Husband in Viral Valentine’s Tribute

Family and Relationships

a year ago

The chairman of Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NDC), Abike-Dabiri Erewa joined the valentine mood as she was seen in a viral video singing for her husband

JUST IN: Tinubu jets off to Addis Ababa for 37th African Union Summit

JUST IN: Tinubu jets off to Addis Ababa for 37th African Union Summit

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu will jet off to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to join his counterparts for the 37th ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU).

Onuesoke to Adeboye: Nigeria's problem isn't spiritual, requires stern action from leaders

Onuesoke to Adeboye: Nigeria's problem isn't spiritual, requires stern action from leaders

Politics

a year ago

Chief Sunny Onuesoke, a notable figure within the PDP and ex-aspirant for the governorship role in Delta State, said Nigeria's economy needs stern action.

Pressure on Tinubu as Emir of Kano questions decision to move FAAN, CBN departments to Lagos

Pressure on Tinubu as Emir of Kano questions decision to move FAAN, CBN departments to Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged by the Emir of Kano to be transparent over the relocation of the headquarters of CBN and FAAN to Lagos state.

UNILORIN under fire for N1.2bn discrepancy in government remittance

UNILORIN under fire for N1.2bn discrepancy in government remittance

Education

a year ago

The University of Ilorin has been marked in the annual report of the Auditor General for the Federation for failing to remit N1 billion to the federal government.

Valentine: List of countries where February 14th is just another day

Valentine: List of countries where February 14th is just another day

Family and Relationships

a year ago

In countries such as Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia, engaging in Valentine's Day festivities involving gifts like flowers, or alcohol may lead to repercussions.

AFCON: Nigeria’s senior player blames Super Eagles’ loss on Peseiro’s tactics

AFCON: Nigeria’s senior player blames Super Eagles’ loss on Peseiro’s tactics

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has admitted that the coaching strategies played a significant role in the team's defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

BREAKING: Tinubu rewards Super Eagles with national merit awards, plots of land, flats in Abuja

BREAKING: Tinubu rewards Super Eagles with national merit awards, plots of land, flats in Abuja

Football

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of Niger (MON) upon every member of the Super Eagles Squad in Abuja.

"We're proud of you": Sports minister gives Iwobi moral support after social media troll

"We're proud of you": Sports minister gives Iwobi moral support after social media troll

Football

a year ago

Nigeria's Sports Development Minister, John Owan Enoh has offered moral support to Alex Iwobi following his social media backlash with fans after the AFCON final.

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