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 election: INEC, house of reps deny extension of voter registration

2023 election: INEC, house of reps deny extension of voter registration

Politics

3 years ago

Good news for prospective electorates as fresh update emerges on voters’ registration

Good news for prospective electorates as fresh update emerges on voters’ registration

Politics

3 years ago

2023: Finally, Adamu speaks on APC VP slot, issues major confirmation

2023: Finally, Adamu speaks on APC VP slot, issues major confirmation

Politics

3 years ago

Powerful APC chieftain reveals real reason why northern progressives supported Tinubu

Powerful APC chieftain reveals real reason why northern progressives supported Tinubu

Politics

3 years ago

Buhari to join other world leaders in Kigali for commonwealth conference

Buhari to join other world leaders in Kigali for commonwealth conference

Politics

3 years ago

NECO entrance exam: Kebbi state records lowest applicants as 15 candidates score 01

NECO entrance exam: Kebbi state records lowest applicants as 15 candidates score 01

Education

3 years ago

Fake Gbajabiamila in Lagos Court for Alleged Multi-Million Naira Fraud

Fake Gbajabiamila in Lagos Court for Alleged Multi-Million Naira Fraud

Nigeria

3 years ago

An alleged impersonator of the speaker of the house of reps whose name is Suleiman Gbajabiamila has been arraigned before a chief magistrate in Lagos state.

Kogi parliament suspends 3 lawmakers over alleged forgery, scheme to impeach speaker

Kogi parliament suspends 3 lawmakers over alleged forgery, scheme to impeach speaker

Politics

3 years ago

The trio of Ahmed Mohammed, Abdullahi Bello and Moses Ododo has been suspended from all activities in the Kogi state house of parliament for alleged forgery.

In Sokoto state, bandits attack convoy of Hajj-bound muslims

In Sokoto state, bandits attack convoy of Hajj-bound muslims

Nigeria

3 years ago

Security escorts of some intending pilgrims has intercepted a bandit attack while on their way to Sokoto in preparation for their departure to the holy land.

Senate confirms popular PDP senator as new minority leader

Senate confirms popular PDP senator as new minority leader

Politics

3 years ago

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has appointed, Senator Philip Tenimu Aduda as the new minority leader of the 9th assembly following the defection of Sen. Abaribe

Lawan vs Machina: Finally, INEC reveals its stance on eligible candidate

Lawan vs Machina: Finally, INEC reveals its stance on eligible candidate

Politics

3 years ago

The independent electoral commission have declared Ahmed Lawan as the rightful candidate of the APC to contest the Yobe North Senate seat in the 2023 election

Osinachi: Fresh revelation emerges in alleged murder case as victim’s mother gives shocking testimony

Osinachi: Fresh revelation emerges in alleged murder case as victim’s mother gives shocking testimony

Nigeria

3 years ago

Madam Caroline Madu, mother of the deceased Osinachi Nwachukwu during a court session recounted how her husband (Peter) assaulted her even while in pregnancy.

2023: PDP suspends senatorial candidate in northern state, gives reason

2023: PDP suspends senatorial candidate in northern state, gives reason

Politics

3 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP have sanctioned a fresh primary election for the Kebbi central senatorial seat following the suspension of its former candidate

Osun 2022: Coalition group calls for issue-based campaign ahead of polls

Osun 2022: Coalition group calls for issue-based campaign ahead of polls

Politics

3 years ago

A group of concern entities have warned political parties to desist from statements that depict vote-buying and showcase verbal attacks ahead of the Osun polls

Ekiti 2022: Group condemns rampant voter inducement at poll, lauds INEC performance

Ekiti 2022: Group condemns rampant voter inducement at poll, lauds INEC performance

Politics

3 years ago

Civil society group, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has urged the independent electoral commission (INEC) to improve the efficiency of its BVAC machine.

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