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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.

4327 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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2023 election: Peter Obi in pole position for northern votes, as fresh facts emerge

2023 election: Peter Obi in pole position for northern votes, as fresh facts emerge

Politics

4 years ago

Big loss as APC chairman dies in Ondo, Akeredolu mourns

Big loss as APC chairman dies in Ondo, Akeredolu mourns

Politics

4 years ago

2023 election: Just like Tambuwal, another Wike ally moves to Atiku’s camp

2023 election: Just like Tambuwal, another Wike ally moves to Atiku’s camp

Politics

4 years ago

Mixed reactions as Buhari's aide hint at El-Rufai's return as FCT minister

Mixed reactions as Buhari's aide hint at El-Rufai's return as FCT minister

Politics

4 years ago

2023 election: Ex-military chief endorses APC, gives powerful pronouncement

2023 election: Ex-military chief endorses APC, gives powerful pronouncement

Politics

4 years ago

5 months to 2023 polls, politicians trying manipulate elections, by Abideen Olasupo

5 months to 2023 polls, politicians trying manipulate elections, by Abideen Olasupo

Opinion

4 years ago

Governor Zulum, Sanusi, Falana, Buni to be honoured on Independence week

Governor Zulum, Sanusi, Falana, Buni to be honoured on Independence week

Politics

4 years ago

Former Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II is set to be named man of the year on Nigeria's independence day celebration alongside governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum

2023: Labour party chairman defects? spokesperson reveals truth

2023: Labour party chairman defects? spokesperson reveals truth

Politics

4 years ago

The chairman of the Lagos state chapter of Labour Party, Olukayode Salako says reports about his defection from the party were false as he recommits himself

2023 election: Ex-speaker reveals top secret about Wike, Tambuwal, Sanwo Olu, others

2023 election: Ex-speaker reveals top secret about Wike, Tambuwal, Sanwo Olu, others

Politics

4 years ago

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’abba, has said that state governors constitute a serious threat to the nation’s democracy

Buhari's impeachment notice elapses, Senate to decide fate on Tuesday, Sep 20

Buhari's impeachment notice elapses, Senate to decide fate on Tuesday, Sep 20

Politics

4 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari will know his fate on Tuesday, September 20 over his impeachment notice issued by the senate after the notice elapsed this week.

Court delivers verdict on Tinubu, Obi disqualification suit from 2023 polls

Court delivers verdict on Tinubu, Obi disqualification suit from 2023 polls

Politics

4 years ago

A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the PDP seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of APC, and Peter Obi

Falana lambasts force PRO over tweet saying civilians can’t retaliate against police assault

Falana lambasts force PRO over tweet saying civilians can’t retaliate against police assault

Nigeria

4 years ago

Senior lawyer and activist, Femi Falana has called on the IGP for the replacement of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi as spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF)

PDP crisis: Wike, Makinde running at a loss as ex-parliamentarian endorses Ayu’s stay

PDP crisis: Wike, Makinde running at a loss as ex-parliamentarian endorses Ayu’s stay

Politics

4 years ago

Another powerful stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared support for the embattled Dr. Iyorchia Ayu to remain as chairman of the party.

Exclusive: FG's ridiculous offer to lecturers revealed, as vice-chancellors move for increase amid incessant ASUU strike

Exclusive: FG's ridiculous offer to lecturers revealed, as vice-chancellors move for increase amid incessant ASUU strike

Education

4 years ago

Pro-chancellors and vice-chancellors of federal universities have condemned the poor offer made to lecturers by the by the federal government amid ASUU strike

Videos emerge as Nigerian students occupy Lagos Airport in Protest against ASUU strike

Videos emerge as Nigerian students occupy Lagos Airport in Protest against ASUU strike

Nigeria

4 years ago

National Association of Nigerian Students, has showdown the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday, in protest of the ongoing ASUU strike.

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