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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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AFCON Final: Doctor advises caution for fans with heart conditions

AFCON Final: Doctor advises caution for fans with heart conditions

Football

2 years ago

Lagos City Marathon 2024: Kenya’s Bernard Sang wins $50,000 grand prize

Lagos City Marathon 2024: Kenya’s Bernard Sang wins $50,000 grand prize

Athletics

2 years ago

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: CAF President Motsepe confirms Tinubu's attendance for AFCON final

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: CAF President Motsepe confirms Tinubu's attendance for AFCON final

Football

2 years ago

Police declare Bauchi cleric wanted, promise handsome reward

Police declare Bauchi cleric wanted, promise handsome reward

Nigeria

2 years ago

Mimido’s Journey Within: The Soulful Essence of ‘Ori’

Mimido’s Journey Within: The Soulful Essence of ‘Ori’

Entertainment

2 years ago

Emefiele's woes worsened as EFCC declares wife wanted, details emerge

Emefiele's woes worsened as EFCC declares wife wanted, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nationwide strike: Why deal with Labour can’t be implemented at once, FG speaks

Nationwide strike: Why deal with Labour can’t be implemented at once, FG speaks

Nigeria

2 years ago

The government announced that the agreements reached with organised labour during the October 2023 negotiation session could not be implemented immediately.

Group kicks as fresh update emerges in allegation of terror funding linked to northern Senators

Group kicks as fresh update emerges in allegation of terror funding linked to northern Senators

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Citizens Initiative for Security Awareness alleges that a religious leader and a security officer are behind false news regarding terrorism involving a lawmaker.

Drama as popular airline begins weigh-in for passengers before takeoff

Drama as popular airline begins weigh-in for passengers before takeoff

Europe

2 years ago

Finnair, the prominent airline of Finland, has revealed its plan to request passengers to weigh themselves along with their carry-on luggage before boarding.

NSIPA: Activist makes one crucial request from Tinubu amid rising hunger, food insecurity

NSIPA: Activist makes one crucial request from Tinubu amid rising hunger, food insecurity

Nigeria

2 years ago

An appeal has been made to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to return the national social investment programs (NSIPA), given the country's widespread hunger.

Umahi entangled in FERMA board unlawful privilege demands, Tinubu petitioned

Umahi entangled in FERMA board unlawful privilege demands, Tinubu petitioned

Nigeria

2 years ago

CSOs have petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the governing board of FERMA, whose members were allegedly demanding unlawful privileges in office.

BREAKING: Tinubu approves release of 100,000 metric tons of grains

BREAKING: Tinubu approves release of 100,000 metric tons of grains

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authourised the release of 100,000 metric tones of grains to cushion the rising food insecurity across the 36 states.

N100bn gas project: New twist as Senate raises alarm over plot to implicate lawmakers, details emerge

N100bn gas project: New twist as Senate raises alarm over plot to implicate lawmakers, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Gas Senate Committee on Thursday expressed concern over a scheme by certain members of the Presidential Committee on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

Tinubu commits to 'renewed hope' agenda, begs citizens to speak positively about Nigeria

Tinubu commits to 'renewed hope' agenda, begs citizens to speak positively about Nigeria

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to maintain a positive outlook on their country, highlighting that this optimistic mindset is crucial for achieving prosperity.

Suspected Kidnapper Apprehended During Attempted Ransom Collection in Taraba

Suspected Kidnapper Apprehended During Attempted Ransom Collection in Taraba

Nigeria

2 years ago

Soldiers from the 93 Battalion, belonging to the 6th Brigade of the Nigerian Army, have apprehended a female believed to be linked to kidnapping activities.

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