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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PDP crisis: Governor Wike declares lack of trust for Atiku, shuts door at peace talk

PDP crisis: Governor Wike declares lack of trust for Atiku, shuts door at peace talk

Politics

3 years ago

Ekweremadu, wife to remain in prison as UK court denies couple bail again

Ekweremadu, wife to remain in prison as UK court denies couple bail again

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023: Top 5 states leading continuous voter registration exercise in Nigeria

2023: Top 5 states leading continuous voter registration exercise in Nigeria

Politics

3 years ago

Finally, real reason behind incessant insecurity, economic instability in Nigeria revealed

Finally, real reason behind incessant insecurity, economic instability in Nigeria revealed

Politics

3 years ago

PDP crisis: 5 defining factors that can appease governor Wike

PDP crisis: 5 defining factors that can appease governor Wike

Politics

3 years ago

Lagos police issue strong warning to “Black Axe” cult group over planned attack

Lagos police issue strong warning to “Black Axe” cult group over planned attack

Nigeria

3 years ago

Photos emerge as David Mark, Nwajiuba, others arrive UK court for Ekweremadu, Wife’s trial

Photos emerge as David Mark, Nwajiuba, others arrive UK court for Ekweremadu, Wife’s trial

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, United Kingdom have resumed the trial of Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice over an alleged organ harvesting

Making votes count in the 2023 general elections, by Ibrahim Faruk

Making votes count in the 2023 general elections, by Ibrahim Faruk

Politics

3 years ago

The build-up to the 2023 general election has experienced and drawn massive interest from Nigerian youths over the past few months, something that is uncommon

Osun 2022: "Political, security atmosphere remains tensely unpredictable", says Yiaga Africa

Osun 2022: "Political, security atmosphere remains tensely unpredictable", says Yiaga Africa

Politics

3 years ago

Yiaga Africa has expressed their concerns over the incessant activities of political thugs and cult groups in the build up to the gubernatorial polls in Osun

Court orders release of Okorocha's passport amid fraud allegations

Court orders release of Okorocha's passport amid fraud allegations

Nigeria

3 years ago

Embattled lawmaker and former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha has been granted permission by the Federal High Court in Abuja to travel abroad

2023: Atiku’s absence sends wrong signal, as PDP’s crisis escalates

2023: Atiku’s absence sends wrong signal, as PDP’s crisis escalates

Politics

3 years ago

Reports have confirmed that there is a serious disunity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the absence of Atiku to salvage the situation causes stirs

Osun 2022: Voter education, campaign blighted by vote merchandising, thuggery

Osun 2022: Voter education, campaign blighted by vote merchandising, thuggery

Politics

3 years ago

Yiaga Africa has released its pre-election reports for the crucial Osun gubernatorial polls expressing concern over the incessant rate of voter inducement.

Osun 2022: INEC set sight on replicating success of Ekiti polls

Osun 2022: INEC set sight on replicating success of Ekiti polls

Politics

3 years ago

INEC boss, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has assured residents of Osun state that the forthcoming gubernatorial elections will be seamless and better than that of Ekiti

2023: Powerful NNPP chieftain dismisses merger talks with LP

2023: Powerful NNPP chieftain dismisses merger talks with LP

Politics

3 years ago

The possibility if a merger between the Labour Party and the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP seems unlikely at the moment as a result of ideological difference

AGF post: 20 names inline to replace embattled Ahmed Idris

AGF post: 20 names inline to replace embattled Ahmed Idris

Nigeria

3 years ago

The race for who becomes the next accountant-general of the federation has begun with 20 persons reportedly in line for top job after several weeks of dispute

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