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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: Issue-Based Campaigns Beyond Conventional Optics, by Anthonia Onda

2023: Issue-Based Campaigns Beyond Conventional Optics, by Anthonia Onda

Opinion

3 years ago

Guardsman who walked alongside Queen Elizabeth's coffin is dead

Guardsman who walked alongside Queen Elizabeth's coffin is dead

Europe

3 years ago

Ooni of Ife, Oba of Benin, and 18 monarchs to be conferred national honours by President Buhari

Ooni of Ife, Oba of Benin, and 18 monarchs to be conferred national honours by President Buhari

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Buhari confers CFR national honour on Ambassador Buratai

President Buhari confers CFR national honour on Ambassador Buratai

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023 election: Aggrieved APC camp groans over omission of Tallen, Edu, others from women campaign council

2023 election: Aggrieved APC camp groans over omission of Tallen, Edu, others from women campaign council

Politics

3 years ago

PDP crisis: Confusion erupts as facts about Atiku, Wike agreement for 2027 presidency emerges

PDP crisis: Confusion erupts as facts about Atiku, Wike agreement for 2027 presidency emerges

Politics

3 years ago

Nigeria at 62: Senator Wamakko calls for prayers for a stable nation

Nigeria at 62: Senator Wamakko calls for prayers for a stable nation

Nigeria

3 years ago

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has urged Nigerians to keep hope alive amid the dwindling economy and insecurity of the country in his independence day speech

Nigeria at 62: "We must shun the theatrics of politicians, our diversity is our strength", says DG NILDS

Nigeria at 62: "We must shun the theatrics of politicians, our diversity is our strength", says DG NILDS

Politics

3 years ago

Ahead of the forthcoming 2023 elections, Nigerians have been urged not to be used as an instrument of tribal and religious sentiments by desperate politicians.

Mbaka makes first statement as Enugu Catholic Diocese lifts ban on Adoration Ministry

Mbaka makes first statement as Enugu Catholic Diocese lifts ban on Adoration Ministry

Nigeria

3 years ago

Embattled Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka has been pardoned on Thursday, September 29 by the Enugu Catholic Diocese after a three months suspension

2023 election: Peter Obi reels out plans for bandits, agitator if elected president

2023 election: Peter Obi reels out plans for bandits, agitator if elected president

Politics

3 years ago

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has stated his position on the issue of banditry. He said if elected, he will deal with the situation.

Fani-Kayode lambasts Peter Obi for alleged anti-Muslim comment in viral video

Fani-Kayode lambasts Peter Obi for alleged anti-Muslim comment in viral video

Politics

3 years ago

Fani-Kayode has called out Peter Obi once again describing him as insensitive and wicked after a viral video leaked where Obi was addressing church congregants

Breaking: Governor Soludo bans all unions of Keke, shuttle buses In Anambra

Breaking: Governor Soludo bans all unions of Keke, shuttle buses In Anambra

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Anambra state government has placed an embargo on the operation of transport unions in the state and ordered the payment of levies to the state government

ASUU strike: We will ensure govt waves registration, hostel fees, pays students, says NANS president

ASUU strike: We will ensure govt waves registration, hostel fees, pays students, says NANS president

Education

3 years ago

The incumbent president of the National Association of Nigerian Students Comrade Usman Barambu has lambasted both ASUU and federal government for time wasting

Powerful northern governor declares death sentence for bandits, gives reason

Powerful northern governor declares death sentence for bandits, gives reason

Politics

3 years ago

Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle has explained why death penalty was approved for anyone convicted of banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling in the state

Powerful APC northern governor orders closure of church, arrest pastor

Powerful APC northern governor orders closure of church, arrest pastor

Nigeria

3 years ago

Governor, Yahaya Bello of Kogi has ordered the closure of a church, "The New Jerusalem Deliverance Ministry", Okene for allegedly defrauding members of money

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