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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ASUU finally responds to president Buhari’s plea over strike

ASUU finally responds to president Buhari’s plea over strike

Education

3 years ago

2023: Will Tinubu, APC Muslim-Muslim ticket do the magic?

2023: Will Tinubu, APC Muslim-Muslim ticket do the magic?

Politics

3 years ago

In Ondo, top cabinet member of Governor Akeredolu resigns, gives reason

In Ondo, top cabinet member of Governor Akeredolu resigns, gives reason

Politics

3 years ago

Court adjourns suit against Evans seeking refund of £223,000 ransom

Court adjourns suit against Evans seeking refund of £223,000 ransom

Nigeria

3 years ago

Alleged secret passage of sharia law by Lagos assembly, a lie from the pit of hell

Alleged secret passage of sharia law by Lagos assembly, a lie from the pit of hell

Politics

3 years ago

2023: Former Jonathan's aide, Orubebe becomes Omo-Agege campaign DG

2023: Former Jonathan's aide, Orubebe becomes Omo-Agege campaign DG

Politics

3 years ago

Kuje prison attack: I blame Nigerians, not Buhari – PDP new media head, Ehilebo

Kuje prison attack: I blame Nigerians, not Buhari – PDP new media head, Ehilebo

Politics

3 years ago

A PDP chieftain, Anthony Ehilebo says Nigerians are to be blamed for the attack on the Kuje correctional facility in Abuja (FCT) earlier in the month of July

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, lambast Buhari's govt over ASUU strike

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, lambast Buhari's govt over ASUU strike

Politics

3 years ago

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has called out Nigerian politicians for their attitude towards the ongoing strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

2023: Finally, Niger Delta Leader, Edwin Clark reacts over APC muslim/muslim ticket

2023: Finally, Niger Delta Leader, Edwin Clark reacts over APC muslim/muslim ticket

Politics

3 years ago

A chieftain of the PDP and leader of the Niger Delta region, Chief Edwin Clark have condemned the actions of Tinubu to pick a person of same religion as vice

Nigerian-born Brit, Kemi Badenoch enters race to become first black UK prime minister

Nigerian-born Brit, Kemi Badenoch enters race to become first black UK prime minister

Europe

3 years ago

A Nigerian-born Briton, Kemi Badenoch, has declared her interest to become the next United Kingdom, Prime Minister following the resignation of Boris Johnson

Finally, ASUU agrees to call off strike, gives two major conditions

Finally, ASUU agrees to call off strike, gives two major conditions

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has hinted at calling off the ongoing strike action that has lasted over three months, but gave conditions.

Osun 2022: Yiaga Africa conducts voter education outreach in Osogbo, Ede markets

Osun 2022: Yiaga Africa conducts voter education outreach in Osogbo, Ede markets

Politics

3 years ago

Election observer group, Yiaga Africa has conducted its last stream of voter sensitisation exercises in some parts of Osogbo and Ede local government area.

Peter Obi: Mass defection hits APC, PDP as members move to Labour Party

Peter Obi: Mass defection hits APC, PDP as members move to Labour Party

Politics

3 years ago

The presidential bid of the Labour Party's candidate, Peter Obi has been served with a major boost following a mass defection of APC and PDD members in Abia

Osun polls: President Buhari absent as Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Sanwo Olu, others storm APC mega rally

Osun polls: President Buhari absent as Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Sanwo Olu, others storm APC mega rally

Politics

3 years ago

The mega rally of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) came with a full squad with the presence of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Bola Tinubu, and others

2023 presidency: Mixed reactions rove within PDP over Wike’s meeting with Tinubu’s allies

2023 presidency: Mixed reactions rove within PDP over Wike’s meeting with Tinubu’s allies

Politics

3 years ago

Some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed their opinion over the meeting Governor Nyesom Wike has with some top Bola Tinubu allies

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