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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Anti-corruption: EFCC confirms recovery of N70bn in 100 days in latest report

Anti-corruption: EFCC confirms recovery of N70bn in 100 days in latest report

Nigeria

a year ago

Illegal mining: Oyo state uncovers high profile individuals behind criminal act

Nigeria

a year ago

Ganduje makes crucial proposal for integrating democracy in Nigeria as APC introduces handbook

Ganduje makes crucial proposal for integrating democracy in Nigeria as APC introduces handbook

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian hajj commission announces N4.9m fare for 2024 pilgrimage

Nigerian hajj commission announces N4.9m fare for 2024 pilgrimage

Nigeria

a year ago

By-elections: 4.6m voters, 80 LGAs to decide politicians fate in 26 states

By-elections: 4.6m voters, 80 LGAs to decide politicians fate in 26 states

Politics

a year ago

AFCON 2023: Photos of Peter Obi Watching Nigeria vs Angola Match in Abidjan Stadium Go Viral

AFCON 2023: Photos of Peter Obi Watching Nigeria vs Angola Match in Abidjan Stadium Go Viral

Football

a year ago

Insecurity: New twist as security agencies place influential northern senator under surveillance

Insecurity: New twist as security agencies place influential northern senator under surveillance

Nigeria

a year ago

A northern senator is currently facing heightened scrutiny from national security agencies over alleged involvement in terror activities and other vices.

Choose PDP or remain in hell, former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido tells Nigerian

Choose PDP or remain in hell, former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido tells Nigerian

Politics

a year ago

Former governor Sule Lamido encourages Nigerians to rectify their errors by choosing the PDP or be prepared to persist through difficult situations.

Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints Ajulo, Sowore, Falana, others as cabinet members

Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints Ajulo, Sowore, Falana, others as cabinet members

Politics

a year ago

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has decided to reappoint four Commissioners who had been dismissed from the State Executive Council two weeks ago.

BREAKING: Nigeria qualify for AFCON 2023 semi-finals after beating Angola 1:0

BREAKING: Nigeria qualify for AFCON 2023 semi-finals after beating Angola 1:0

Football

a year ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has booked a place in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations for the 16th time in the history of the competition.

Emmanuel Ogalla: Group uncovers attackers of embattled naval chief alleged of oil theft

Emmanuel Ogalla: Group uncovers attackers of embattled naval chief alleged of oil theft

Nigeria

a year ago

The CSPSD said some individuals involved in crude oil theft are orchestrating a smear campaign against Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff.

AFCON 2023: Nigeria Vs Angola 1-0 live: Latest Updates of Quarter-Final Match (full time)

AFCON 2023: Nigeria Vs Angola 1-0 live: Latest Updates of Quarter-Final Match (full time)

Football

a year ago

Nigeria vs Angola, the opening fixture of the AFCON 2023 quarter-finals, has ended at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. Nigeria won.

Muslim employee wins $70,000 after US firm demanded he shave beard

Muslim employee wins $70,000 after US firm demanded he shave beard

US

a year ago

Blackwell Security Services Inc., a U.S.-based company, will pay $70,000 and implement additional measures to resolve a religious discrimination lawsuit.

AFCON 2023: Angola coach Pedro Goncalves identifies Super Eagles' weaknesses

AFCON 2023: Angola coach Pedro Goncalves identifies Super Eagles' weaknesses

Football

a year ago

Angola's national football team coach, Pedro Goncalves, has disclosed that his team has effectively identified the weaknesses of the Super Eagles.

AFCON 2023: How much will Super Eagles get for victory over Angola? Details emerge

AFCON 2023: How much will Super Eagles get for victory over Angola? Details emerge

Football

a year ago

The Super Eagles are set to earn $2.5 million (N2.24 billion) if they defeat Angola in their Friday Quarterfinal clash as announced by CAF on Tuesday, January 30.

Segun Adeyemi