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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.

4341 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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2023: Angry protesters storm APC secretariat, accuse chairman, Adamu of candidate imposition

2023: Angry protesters storm APC secretariat, accuse chairman, Adamu of candidate imposition

Politics

3 years ago

‘Stingy young man’: Father Mabaka’s comment on Peter Obi backfires

‘Stingy young man’: Father Mabaka’s comment on Peter Obi backfires

Nigeria

3 years ago

APC chieftain whose wife was kidnapped in Minna rescued in Kano motor park

APC chieftain whose wife was kidnapped in Minna rescued in Kano motor park

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023 election: NAHCON commissioner calls for extension of CVR registration

2023 election: NAHCON commissioner calls for extension of CVR registration

Politics

3 years ago

Ekiti polls: Former governor raises concern over security, gives reason

Ekiti polls: Former governor raises concern over security, gives reason

Politics

3 years ago

JUST IN: Church begins funeral mass for victims of Owo terrorist attack, Akeredolu, others in attendance

JUST IN: Church begins funeral mass for victims of Owo terrorist attack, Akeredolu, others in attendance

Nigeria

3 years ago

Ekiti 2022: Voter inducement has taken over political campaigns, observer group laments

Ekiti 2022: Voter inducement has taken over political campaigns, observer group laments

Politics

3 years ago

Latest report from Ekiti state has confirmed a rising surge in voter inducement which has been predicted to distort the credibility status of the elections.

2023: Finally, senator Amosun opens up on stepping down for Tinubu, crowns himself APC leader in Ogun state

2023: Finally, senator Amosun opens up on stepping down for Tinubu, crowns himself APC leader in Ogun state

Politics

3 years ago

The All Progressives Congress senator representing Ogun Central senatorial district of Ogun, Ibikunle Amosun declares himself leader of the party in the state.

2023: Popular clergyman backs Orji Kalu’s comment supporting muslim-muslim ticket

2023: Popular clergyman backs Orji Kalu’s comment supporting muslim-muslim ticket

Politics

3 years ago

Just like Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Bishop Silas Eke Kingly People’s Assembly says there is nothing wrong with ruling party, APC fielding a muslim-muslim ticket

Matters arising as Ekiti goes to poll, by Anthonia Onda

Matters arising as Ekiti goes to poll, by Anthonia Onda

Politics

3 years ago

The gubernatorial polls in Ekiti will on Saturday be Nigeria' first election since President Buhari signed the new Electoral Act of 2022 after weeks of protest.

Ekiti 2022: INEC completes preparation as voter inducement persist

Ekiti 2022: INEC completes preparation as voter inducement persist

Politics

3 years ago

Leading election observation group, Yiaga Africa has released its pre-election report certifying INEC's preparation ahead of the 2022 Ekiti guber elections

Former Buhari’s aide, Nigerians, lambast Sowore over comment on ASUU strike

Former Buhari’s aide, Nigerians, lambast Sowore over comment on ASUU strike

Politics

3 years ago

Former media aide to the President, Mr. Bashir Ahmad has lambast the presidential candidate of AAC, Omoyele Sowore for criticising Buhari over ASUU strike.

VP slot: Odds favouring Wike as he gets major endorsement from above

VP slot: Odds favouring Wike as he gets major endorsement from above

Politics

3 years ago

All indications at the moment from the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is favouring Governor Nyesome Wike of Rivers state as Atiku's running mate

Airline operators hint at total shut down over jet fuel crisis

Airline operators hint at total shut down over jet fuel crisis

Nigeria

3 years ago

Three airline operators have been confirmed to shut down anytime soon, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) disclosed on Wednesday, June 15 in FCT, Abuja.

Alleged blasphemy: In Lagos, police arraign 3 suspects for lynching 'ashewo'

Alleged blasphemy: In Lagos, police arraign 3 suspects for lynching 'ashewo'

Politics

3 years ago

After having sex with her, man who patronised a commercial sex worker lynched her to death for allegedly finding the Holy Quran in her whore house in Lagos

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