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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: Oshiomhole drops bombshell, exposes Peter Obi's Bakassi troubles in Anambra

2023 election: Oshiomhole drops bombshell, exposes Peter Obi's Bakassi troubles in Anambra

Politics

3 years ago

2023 election: Atiku, Obi in trouble as Tinubu makes strategic appointment

2023 election: Atiku, Obi in trouble as Tinubu makes strategic appointment

Politics

3 years ago

Police brutality: “It is wrong to retaliate if an officer in uniform slaps you”, force PRO to Nigerians

Police brutality: “It is wrong to retaliate if an officer in uniform slaps you”, force PRO to Nigerians

Politics

3 years ago

Tragedy as scores of passengers burn beyond recognition in Abuja auto crash

Tragedy as scores of passengers burn beyond recognition in Abuja auto crash

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023 election: "You'll wait a long time if you think power will be ceded to you", Femi Adesina to Nigerian youths

2023 election: "You'll wait a long time if you think power will be ceded to you", Femi Adesina to Nigerian youths

Politics

3 years ago

"Borno is a model for other states to follow", Zulum's aide says

"Borno is a model for other states to follow", Zulum's aide says

Politics

3 years ago

2023 presidency: Peter Obi dares Tinubu, reveals how he will defeat APC at polls

2023 presidency: Peter Obi dares Tinubu, reveals how he will defeat APC at polls

Politics

3 years ago

The flag bearer of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has insisted that the parameter for voting for the right candidate should be based on character and trust

PDP unveils presidential campaign council for 2023 election, Wike, Ortom, Makinde's role revealed

PDP unveils presidential campaign council for 2023 election, Wike, Ortom, Makinde's role revealed

Politics

3 years ago

The main opposition, PDP has finally released an exhaustive list of its presidential campaign council which includes ten main principal officers ahead of 2023

2023: Peter Obi’s presidential ambition meets hurdle as lawsuit emerges

2023: Peter Obi’s presidential ambition meets hurdle as lawsuit emerges

Politics

3 years ago

About nine lawyers have urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to stop a rally by the Labour Party supporters slated for 1st October in Lagos ahead of 2023 polls

List of buildings that collapsed in Lagos state under Governor Sanwo-olu

List of buildings that collapsed in Lagos state under Governor Sanwo-olu

Nigeria

3 years ago

The collapse of buildings is fast becoming a reoccurring trend under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. At least over a 100 lives have been lost

Pandemonium in Yabatech as suspected gang guns down student

Pandemonium in Yabatech as suspected gang guns down student

Education

3 years ago

An unidentified student of Yaba College of Technology, Lagos was shot dead, Thursday evening, around 9 pm, by a suspected cultist which caused pandemonium.

2023 election: "Just like IBB, Tinubu is a Maradona, generous like Gowon", Shettima says

2023 election: "Just like IBB, Tinubu is a Maradona, generous like Gowon", Shettima says

Politics

3 years ago

The vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, says Tinubu is the best fit for the presidential seat in Aso Rock.

"Our findings did not declare you winner": YIAGA Africa lambast Oyetola, APC over mischievous claim

"Our findings did not declare you winner": YIAGA Africa lambast Oyetola, APC over mischievous claim

Politics

3 years ago

Yiaga Africa has distanced itself from media reports and articles that its Election Result Analysis Dashboard report for Osun polls declared Gov Oyetola winner

2023 Election: Top secret emerges over Peter Obi’s hidden strategy to topple APC, PDP, others

2023 Election: Top secret emerges over Peter Obi’s hidden strategy to topple APC, PDP, others

Politics

3 years ago

A Labour Party chieftain, Victor Umeh, says other parties including the APC and the PDP are panicky over the growing popularity of the Labour Party in Nigeria.

2023 election: Defeating Tinubu, Obi requires one crucial move, influential PDP governor tells Atiku

2023 election: Defeating Tinubu, Obi requires one crucial move, influential PDP governor tells Atiku

Politics

3 years ago

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has called on all aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party to embrace peace to boost the party's chances in 2023

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