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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Kaduna governorship: Delegates will not get ‘shishi’ from me, Shehu Sani declares ahead of primary

Kaduna governorship: Delegates will not get ‘shishi’ from me, Shehu Sani declares ahead of primary

Politics

3 years ago

2023: Man abducted in Kaduna train attack wins PDP primaries in captivity

2023: Man abducted in Kaduna train attack wins PDP primaries in captivity

Politics

3 years ago

Breaking: PDP denies Ike Ekweremadu automatic ticket for Enugu governorship seat

Breaking: PDP denies Ike Ekweremadu automatic ticket for Enugu governorship seat

Politics

3 years ago

How Governor Wike dissolved executive council, dismisses chief of staff

How Governor Wike dissolved executive council, dismisses chief of staff

Politics

3 years ago

2023: Namadi Sambo’s son reacts to alleged brawl with PDP delegates seeking refund of lobby funds

2023: Namadi Sambo’s son reacts to alleged brawl with PDP delegates seeking refund of lobby funds

Politics

3 years ago

Okada ban: Lagos blames Ghana, Togo, others for high influx of motorcycles

Okada ban: Lagos blames Ghana, Togo, others for high influx of motorcycles

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023: Governor Wike visits Obasanjo in Abeokuta, reveals outcome

2023: Governor Wike visits Obasanjo in Abeokuta, reveals outcome

Politics

3 years ago

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers paid a visit to ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Monday to consult and solicit his support for his presidential bid

State governors lose court case against FG seeking financial autonomy

State governors lose court case against FG seeking financial autonomy

Politics

3 years ago

The Federal Government and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit have won the case against the state governors over the financial autonomy from the LGAs

Why catholic priests must not run for elective positions, clergyman reveals

Why catholic priests must not run for elective positions, clergyman reveals

Politics

3 years ago

Following the suspension of a catholic priest known as Hycainth Alia over his intention to run for political office, another priest have condemned his decision

2023: I am like Ya’adua, APC presidential aspirant boasts

2023: I am like Ya’adua, APC presidential aspirant boasts

Politics

3 years ago

A presidential aspirant for the ruling All Progressive Congress, Godswill Apkabio says his vision for Nigeria is like that of ex-President Umaru Musa Ya'adua.

Adamu plots clean swoop for APC in Ekiti polls, shrugs off rumours of Buhari’s tenure extension

Adamu plots clean swoop for APC in Ekiti polls, shrugs off rumours of Buhari’s tenure extension

Politics

3 years ago

The National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Adamu, has vowed to ensure that his party emerges victorious in the poll, which he called his first litmus test.

Popular skit maker enters NDLEA watch list for using agency’s uniform for video content

Popular skit maker enters NDLEA watch list for using agency’s uniform for video content

Nigeria

3 years ago

A popular skit maker known as Mathew C Eze is currently being monitored by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA for using agency’s uniform for comedy

APC Primaries: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, get screening date

APC Primaries: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, get screening date

Politics

3 years ago

Finally, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) have announced the screening date for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Bola Tinubu, Rotimi Amaechi and others

Nigeria police confirms AIG Don Awunah's demise after brief illness

Nigeria police confirms AIG Don Awunah's demise after brief illness

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the death of Don Awunah a top police personnel with the rank of assistant inspector-general. He died in Abuja.

I’m a victim of electoral fraud, APC robbed me of my mandate in 2019, says Atiku

I’m a victim of electoral fraud, APC robbed me of my mandate in 2019, says Atiku

Politics

3 years ago

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the ruling party APC robbed him of his mandate in the 2019 polls and that he will not allow a repeat.

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