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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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

In Oyo, son of former governor lead protest over insecurity

In Oyo, son of former governor lead protest over insecurity

Nigeria

3 years ago

Senate recommend heroic tanker driver for national honour

Senate recommend heroic tanker driver for national honour

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: Extend CVR registration by 60 days, Reps tells INEC

BREAKING: Extend CVR registration by 60 days, Reps tells INEC

Politics

3 years ago

Critiquing gone wrong: Atiku suffers backlash after comment on collapsed national grid

Critiquing gone wrong: Atiku suffers backlash after comment on collapsed national grid

Politics

3 years ago

2023 presidency: Sowore calls out Peter Obi over Egypt trip

2023 presidency: Sowore calls out Peter Obi over Egypt trip

Politics

3 years ago

Southwest governors to stage emergency summit over incessant insecurity

Southwest governors to stage emergency summit over incessant insecurity

Politics

3 years ago

The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun in company of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq paid a condolence visit to Governor Aketi

Democracy Day: Ambassador TY Buratai joins partisan politics

Democracy Day: Ambassador TY Buratai joins partisan politics

Politics

3 years ago

Just like former President Olusegun Obasanjo and current President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-army chief Tukur Yusufu Buratai officially joins partisan politics.

Amid growing crisis, labour party dismisses Peter Obi’s exit talk

Amid growing crisis, labour party dismisses Peter Obi’s exit talk

Politics

3 years ago

The leadership of Labour Party has reiterated that Peter Obi remains the rightful candidate of the party despite speculations that he wants to exit the party.

2023: Another setback for APC as powerful former governor exit party

2023: Another setback for APC as powerful former governor exit party

Politics

3 years ago

Former Kebbi State governor, Aliero Adamu has ended his association with the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the party's forthcoming primary.

FG rolls out code for regulating Twitter, Facebook, others

FG rolls out code for regulating Twitter, Facebook, others

Nigeria

3 years ago

Social media platform like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok and the likes now have a new code regulating their operations in within Nigeria, NITDA confirmed

“Keep hope alive”, defence chief, Lucky Irabor tells families of Kaduna train attack

“Keep hope alive”, defence chief, Lucky Irabor tells families of Kaduna train attack

Nigeria

3 years ago

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor has urged Nigerians to help with needed intelligence to help combat the incessant terrorist attacks in the country.

Popular CEO Tonye Irims reveals plans to deploy prepaid solar electricity in over 1000 Nigerian homes

Popular CEO Tonye Irims reveals plans to deploy prepaid solar electricity in over 1000 Nigerian homes

Nigeria

3 years ago

WiSolar boss, Tonye Irims says 1000 Nigerian homes will benefit from the installation of prepaid solar which is in partnership with New Frontier Developments.

Political thugs, cult groups may threaten Osun election, observers warn

Political thugs, cult groups may threaten Osun election, observers warn

Politics

3 years ago

Election observation group, Yiaga Africa has predicted a likely occurrence of a possible cult and political thugs attack at the Osun state governorship polls

Oil theft: FG to release names of oil pipeline vandals, illegal refineries

Oil theft: FG to release names of oil pipeline vandals, illegal refineries

Nigeria

3 years ago

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Delta State Command said it has names of top Nigerians behind oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the country.

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