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: APC's flag bearer, Tinubu gets major endorsement from unlikeliest caucus

2023 presidency: APC's flag bearer, Tinubu gets major endorsement from unlikeliest caucus

Politics

3 years ago

2023 presidency: APC lacks preparation for polls, says governor Okowa, gives reason

2023 presidency: APC lacks preparation for polls, says governor Okowa, gives reason

Politics

3 years ago

Finally, Ekweremadu, wife opens up on alleged human trafficking in London court

Finally, Ekweremadu, wife opens up on alleged human trafficking in London court

Nigeria

3 years ago

Group reacts to allegations linking Buratai to N1.85hn arms fund

Group reacts to allegations linking Buratai to N1.85hn arms fund

Nigeria

3 years ago

Allegations of recovered N1.85bn arms money in Buratai’s house false, says attorney

Allegations of recovered N1.85bn arms money in Buratai’s house false, says attorney

Nigeria

3 years ago

Despite governor Ortom’s effort, herdsmen launch fresh attacks on Benue communities

Despite governor Ortom’s effort, herdsmen launch fresh attacks on Benue communities

Nigeria

3 years ago

FG plans extra payday for civil servants, discovers thousands of fake workers

FG plans extra payday for civil servants, discovers thousands of fake workers

Nigeria

3 years ago

The federal government of Nigeria says it has discovered at least 5000 ghost workers with the new Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS)

2023: Prominent Igbo chieftain suffers backlash for saying southeast will not vote Peter Obi

2023: Prominent Igbo chieftain suffers backlash for saying southeast will not vote Peter Obi

Politics

3 years ago

Prominent PDP and southeast chieftain, Ike Ekweremadu has been hit with criticism for his comment stating that southeast will not vote Peter Obi in the 2023

CDS Irabor orders massive clear-out of military officers, gives reason

CDS Irabor orders massive clear-out of military officers, gives reason

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that it will be retiring military personnel in the army, air force and navy who has disgruntled attributes

NDI, Yiaga Africa host global PVT academy to enhance electoral integrity

NDI, Yiaga Africa host global PVT academy to enhance electoral integrity

Politics

3 years ago

Civil society groups across the world converged in Abuja during week courtesy of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and Yiaga Africa for the global PVT

2023: At last, Buhari finally opens up on his preferred presidential candidate

2023: At last, Buhari finally opens up on his preferred presidential candidate

Politics

3 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari in the aftermath of the APC special convention and presidential primary election has finally opened up on his preferred candidate.

2023 polls: Ogun state PDP witnesses mass defection as 5, 000 members join APC

2023 polls: Ogun state PDP witnesses mass defection as 5, 000 members join APC

Politics

3 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state has been dealt with a major blow as 5000 of its members were poached by the All Progressive Congress (APC)

Mompha skips trial, as court annuls bail, orders his arrest over alleged N6bn money laundering

Mompha skips trial, as court annuls bail, orders his arrest over alleged N6bn money laundering

Nigeria

3 years ago

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has issued a bench warrant against Lagos socialite, Ismaila Mustapha, AKA Mompha, charged with alleged N6bn money laundering

Bloomberg interview: Buhari’s claims a mere expression, citizens have no connection with govt, says Rafsanjani

Bloomberg interview: Buhari’s claims a mere expression, citizens have no connection with govt, says Rafsanjani

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari's claim of curbing insecurity and corruption in Nigeria in his recent interview with Bloomberg News has been greeted with criticism

2023: DSS reveals major threat to general election, issues warning signal

2023: DSS reveals major threat to general election, issues warning signal

Politics

3 years ago

Nigerians have been urged to desist from the consumption and spreading of fake news ahead of the 2023 general election as it is envisaged to be a major threat

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