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 presidency: Tinubu to tour US, UK as Nigerians prepare to receive him

2023 presidency: Tinubu to tour US, UK as Nigerians prepare to receive him

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023 presidency: Another former governor endorses Tinubu for muslim-muslim ticket

2023 presidency: Another former governor endorses Tinubu for muslim-muslim ticket

Politics

3 years ago

Viral video of abducted Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin in a drench grave emerges, abductors demand N100m

Viral video of abducted Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin in a drench grave emerges, abductors demand N100m

Nigeria

3 years ago

Kuje jailbreak: DHQ debunks allegations of ignoring DSS intelligence, Fani Kayode reacts

Kuje jailbreak: DHQ debunks allegations of ignoring DSS intelligence, Fani Kayode reacts

Nigeria

3 years ago

Eid-el Kabir: Lagos state remains safest in Nigeria, speaker Obasa says

Eid-el Kabir: Lagos state remains safest in Nigeria, speaker Obasa says

Politics

3 years ago

2023 presidency: Finally, Tinubu chooses muslim running mate, unveiling in few days

2023 presidency: Finally, Tinubu chooses muslim running mate, unveiling in few days

Politics

3 years ago

Insecurity: Group calls for rapid political participation ahead of 2023 polls

Insecurity: Group calls for rapid political participation ahead of 2023 polls

Politics

3 years ago

Citizens of Nigeria across the 38 states of the federation have been urged to prioritise the forthcoming presidential election due to the growing insecurity

Eid-el-Kabir: Where to buy Ram at affordable market prices across Nigeria

Eid-el-Kabir: Where to buy Ram at affordable market prices across Nigeria

Capital Market

3 years ago

Ram traders in some parts of Nigeria have lamented a drastic change in their profit margins as inflation hits the prices of goods and services in various market

Kuje jailbreak: Military men who arrested absconded terrorists receive death threats, says lawyer

Kuje jailbreak: Military men who arrested absconded terrorists receive death threats, says lawyer

Nigeria

3 years ago

Emerging reports say the lives of military officers who spearheaded the arrest of terrorists freed who escaped the Kuje prison jailbreak are in serious danger

How Wike’s exit will crack PDP, scuttle party’s chances in 2023

How Wike’s exit will crack PDP, scuttle party’s chances in 2023

Politics

3 years ago

The chance of the Peoples Democratic Party to unseat the ruling party the All Progressive Congress is gradually growing slimmer following its recent crisis.

Kuje jailbreak: President Buhari under pressure as calls for Aregbesola’s dismissal heightens

Kuje jailbreak: President Buhari under pressure as calls for Aregbesola’s dismissal heightens

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) said President Muhammadu Buhari must sack minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola over the Kuje jailbreak

Electoral participation as first steps towards addressing challenges of Nigerian youths, by Chidinma Ogu

Electoral participation as first steps towards addressing challenges of Nigerian youths, by Chidinma Ogu

Politics

3 years ago

In preparation for the highly anticipated 2023 general election, Nigerian youths have been charged to channel their inner strength and numbers to effect change

Kuje jailbreak: Buhari summons, IGP, CDS, other security chiefs

Kuje jailbreak: Buhari summons, IGP, CDS, other security chiefs

Nigeria

3 years ago

Following the infamous attack on the Kuje correctional facility by some unknown gunmen, President Buhari has summoned an emergency meeting with security chiefs

Hajj 2022: Nigerian pilgrims join others on Mount Arafat for intercessions

Hajj 2022: Nigerian pilgrims join others on Mount Arafat for intercessions

Nigeria

3 years ago

Over 42,000 Nigerians amongst millions of pilgrims converged at the historical and legendary Mount Arafat for intercessory prayers as part of the 2022 Hajj

Anambra: Major problem for Soludo as parliament opposes budget for education

Anambra: Major problem for Soludo as parliament opposes budget for education

Politics

3 years ago

The Anambra state parliament said it is not pleased with the budget slash in education from N3.23 billion to N1.1billion in the 2022 revised budget by Soludo.

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