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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 assassination attempt? Fresh facts emerge as media aide break silence

2023 election: Peter Obi assassination attempt? Fresh facts emerge as media aide break silence

Politics

4 years ago

2023 election: Kwankwaso on verge of collapsing structure for Atiku, Tinubu? NNPP explains

2023 election: Kwankwaso on verge of collapsing structure for Atiku, Tinubu? NNPP explains

Politics

4 years ago

2023 polls: Rigging plot by APC exposed in powerful northern state, full detail emerges

2023 polls: Rigging plot by APC exposed in powerful northern state, full detail emerges

Politics

4 years ago

2023: "Tinubu/Shettima ticket worries me as a Christian", powerful APC governor reveals

2023: "Tinubu/Shettima ticket worries me as a Christian", powerful APC governor reveals

Politics

4 years ago

“Port Harcourt the new Mecca”, as Governor Wike host another powerful presidential candidate

“Port Harcourt the new Mecca”, as Governor Wike host another powerful presidential candidate

Politics

4 years ago

Mohammed Idris Malagi: The face of decent, issue-based politics

Mohammed Idris Malagi: The face of decent, issue-based politics

Opinion

4 years ago

It’s official: Ruto becomes Republic of Kenya’s fifth president

It’s official: Ruto becomes Republic of Kenya’s fifth president

Africa

4 years ago

William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya’s fifth post-independence president on Tuesday, September 13 after his narrow victory in a bitterly fought but peaceful polls

Alaafin: Tussle for the coveted throne hits deadlock as 9 royal houses reject 86 aspirants

Alaafin: Tussle for the coveted throne hits deadlock as 9 royal houses reject 86 aspirants

Politics

4 years ago

No fewer than 86 aspirants have been rejected by 9 royal houses in Oyo for the coveted throne of the Alaafin. They said the selection process lacked credibility

Trouble for airline passengers, imminent strike looms, as airport workers stage protest against FG, details revealed

Trouble for airline passengers, imminent strike looms, as airport workers stage protest against FG, details revealed

Industry

4 years ago

Several aviation unions have hit out at the federal government for including some clauses in the aviation bill that does not favour their operation as workers

2023: “Why Ayu’s resignation is dangerous for PDP”, powerful chieftain reveals top secret

2023: “Why Ayu’s resignation is dangerous for PDP”, powerful chieftain reveals top secret

Politics

4 years ago

A federal lawmaker from Benue northwest, Senator Orker-Jev has called on the PDP to negotiate the exit of its embattled national chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu

Tompolo: Nigerian govt promoting criminality with N48bn pipeline surveillance contract, says Rafsanjani

Tompolo: Nigerian govt promoting criminality with N48bn pipeline surveillance contract, says Rafsanjani

Nigeria

4 years ago

The N48bn surveillance contract awarded by the NPPC to an ex-militant Mr. Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo has been greeted with another round of criticism

Former finance perm-sec delivers lecture on "promoting good governance in Nigeria" at UK varsity

Former finance perm-sec delivers lecture on "promoting good governance in Nigeria" at UK varsity

Education

4 years ago

Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa, a former perm-sec of the ministry of finance has called on the media and civil society groups to take their place in reshaping Nigeria

Yiaga Africa unveils facts about e-transmission of results in Ekiti, Osun polls

Yiaga Africa unveils facts about e-transmission of results in Ekiti, Osun polls

Politics

4 years ago

Fresh facts have emerged over the conduct of the 2022 gubernatorial elections in Osun and Ekiti states by the independent national electoral commission (INEC)

2023 polls: 22 innovations introduced by INEC that will make rigging difficult for politicians

2023 polls: 22 innovations introduced by INEC that will make rigging difficult for politicians

Politics

4 years ago

The independent national electoral commission (INEC) has reiterated that there will be no room for electoral fraud in the forthcoming presidential polls in 2023

CAF Confederation Cup: Powerful APC chieftain to rain dollars if Kwara United qualifies

CAF Confederation Cup: Powerful APC chieftain to rain dollars if Kwara United qualifies

Football

4 years ago

Kwara United FC will open their campaign in the CAFCC championship on Sunday, September 11 and APC stalwart Salihu Mustapha has pledged $20,00 if they win.

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