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.

4342 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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2023: Tinubu’s presidential bid handed major boost as powerful monarch issues endorsement

2023: Tinubu’s presidential bid handed major boost as powerful monarch issues endorsement

Politics

2 years ago

Finally, facts on why Obi left PDP without Atiku’s notice emerges

Finally, facts on why Obi left PDP without Atiku’s notice emerges

Politics

2 years ago

In Jos, Police recapture notorious fleeing inmate, 25 other suspects arrested

In Jos, Police recapture notorious fleeing inmate, 25 other suspects arrested

Nigeria

2 years ago

Panic grips Abuja residents as chaotic scenes erupt at airport road

Panic grips Abuja residents as chaotic scenes erupt at airport road

Nigeria

2 years ago

PDP crisis: Ayu hints at vacating chairmanship position, gives crucial conditions

PDP crisis: Ayu hints at vacating chairmanship position, gives crucial conditions

Politics

2 years ago

Ohanaeze lambasts Buhari’s statements over southeast killings

Ohanaeze lambasts Buhari’s statements over southeast killings

Nigeria

2 years ago

Powerful northern governor reinstates 1,699 sacked workers

Powerful northern governor reinstates 1,699 sacked workers

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has announced the reinstatement of 1,699 workers that were fired unjustly by the previous administration in the state

Muslim-Muslim ticket: “Not all Christians support CAN’s stance”, says popular bishop

Muslim-Muslim ticket: “Not all Christians support CAN’s stance”, says popular bishop

Politics

2 years ago

The stance of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on the candidacy of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima has been greeted with criticism by Bishop Williams

Ogun: Crisis looms, as APC lambasts Amosun over derogatory comment against Gov Abiodun

Ogun: Crisis looms, as APC lambasts Amosun over derogatory comment against Gov Abiodun

Politics

2 years ago

Senator Ibikunle Amosun is in the center of controversy and on a verge of an imminent battle with his party, the All Progressive Congress ahead of 2023 polls

"Arm yourself with knowledge of electoral act, constitution", Yiaga Africa tells CSOs

"Arm yourself with knowledge of electoral act, constitution", Yiaga Africa tells CSOs

Politics

2 years ago

Civil society organisations in Osun state have been charged by the foremost election observer group, Yiaga Africa to have a full grasp of the electoral laws

Exposed: Senator Amosun drops bombshell about Abiodun's emergence as governor in 2019 polls

Exposed: Senator Amosun drops bombshell about Abiodun's emergence as governor in 2019 polls

Politics

2 years ago

Senator Amosun says he will not be backing the incumbent governor in the forthcoming gubernatorial polls in Ogun state, calling him a product of electoral fraud

In Imo, police launch manhunt for killers of four officers

In Imo, police launch manhunt for killers of four officers

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Imo state police command has blamed the outlawed group, IPOB for the killing of four police officers after an attack on Agwa divisional police station.

Post-Osun polls: Finally, governor-elect, Adeleke replies Oyetola’s petition to challenge victory

Post-Osun polls: Finally, governor-elect, Adeleke replies Oyetola’s petition to challenge victory

Politics

2 years ago

The Osun state governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke has said he is ready and willing to defend his victory in the gubernatorial poll at the election tribunal

2023: PDP chairman, Ayu, fires warning to APC, LP, others

2023: PDP chairman, Ayu, fires warning to APC, LP, others

Politics

2 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP looks fired up and confident heading into the 2023 presidential election in February, the leadership has expressed optimism

Post-UTME: Students seeking admission to UI, here’s what you need to know

Post-UTME: Students seeking admission to UI, here’s what you need to know

Education

2 years ago

The University of Ibadan (UI) has given its own submission about the new cut-off mark stipulated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for admission

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