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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Buhari must prosecute high-profile criminals to restore public trust, says Rafsanjani

Nigeria

3 years ago

In Kano, hajj commission drops hundreds of intending pilgrims, gives reason

In Kano, hajj commission drops hundreds of intending pilgrims, gives reason

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023: Tinubu handed major boost as coalition movement kicks off in southwest

2023: Tinubu handed major boost as coalition movement kicks off in southwest

Politics

3 years ago

Insecurity: Governor Uzodimma speaks on residents carrying arms for self-defence

Insecurity: Governor Uzodimma speaks on residents carrying arms for self-defence

Nigeria

3 years ago

You can’t destroy Buratai, Olowu warns against publication against Ex-COAS

You can’t destroy Buratai, Olowu warns against publication against Ex-COAS

Nigeria

3 years ago

Properties destroyed as fire guts warehouse in popular Lagos street

Properties destroyed as fire guts warehouse in popular Lagos street

Politics

3 years ago

5G technology: Nigeria’s best chance at a digital economy

5G technology: Nigeria’s best chance at a digital economy

Technology

3 years ago

The the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fixed August 24, 2022 to commence the rolling out of 5G technology after so many months of anticipation

2023 presidency: List of Bola Tinubu’s possible running mate

2023 presidency: List of Bola Tinubu’s possible running mate

Politics

3 years ago

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) is currently facing a tough hurdle in selecting the running mate of its flag bearer, Bola Tinubu ahead of 2023 polls

Buhari to give final resolution on ASUU strike, UTAS, wage increase for varsity lecturers, says Ngige

Buhari to give final resolution on ASUU strike, UTAS, wage increase for varsity lecturers, says Ngige

Education

3 years ago

The minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige has hinted that a resolution is imminent amid the ongoing ASUU strike and the use of the UTAS payment system

Lawyer slams Omirhobo's traditional robe in Supreme Court, says it was a joke taken too far

Lawyer slams Omirhobo's traditional robe in Supreme Court, says it was a joke taken too far

People

3 years ago

Nigerian human rights lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo has ones again been criticized for dressing to the Supreme Court in a traditional robe following its judgement

Why Tinubu, Atiku can’t fix Nigeria, northern elder statesman reveals

Why Tinubu, Atiku can’t fix Nigeria, northern elder statesman reveals

Politics

3 years ago

Former vice-chancellor of ABU Zaria, Professor Ango Abdullahi says he does not believe in the capabilities of the presidential candidate of the APC and PDP

Prominent southeast governor to grant bandits amnesty, sanctions military invasion of unrepentant ones

Prominent southeast governor to grant bandits amnesty, sanctions military invasion of unrepentant ones

Politics

3 years ago

The governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has ordered a military invasion in the forests across the state to eliminate encamped bandits causing havoc in the stat

In Kano, inadequate dialysis machines threaten lives of hundreds of kidney disease patients

In Kano, inadequate dialysis machines threaten lives of hundreds of kidney disease patients

Nigeria

3 years ago

Kano state is on the verge of being hit with a major endemic following the recent rise the number of persons with kidney disease recorded across several hospita

Its official: Acting CJN, Justice Ariwoola takes oath of office

Its official: Acting CJN, Justice Ariwoola takes oath of office

Nigeria

3 years ago

The presidency alongside the president, Muhammadu Buhari has administered the swear-in of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the actin-chief justice of Nigeria.

2023: Six economic decisions Nigeria's next president should adopt in office

2023: Six economic decisions Nigeria's next president should adopt in office

Economy

3 years ago

Nigerians are full of anxiety as all expectations are set on who will become the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari at the forthcoming general elections.

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