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: Former Buhari’s aide campaigns for Tinubu ahead of APC leader’s visit to Kano

2023: Former Buhari’s aide campaigns for Tinubu ahead of APC leader’s visit to Kano

Politics

3 years ago

ECWA social movement donates N.25m to family of Deborah

ECWA social movement donates N.25m to family of Deborah

Nigeria

3 years ago

Ban on okada: Southwest security stakeholders group commends Sanwo-Olu, tasks other governors

Ban on okada: Southwest security stakeholders group commends Sanwo-Olu, tasks other governors

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023: Rotimi Amaechi gets key endorsement, as group backs his presidential bid

2023: Rotimi Amaechi gets key endorsement, as group backs his presidential bid

Politics

3 years ago

Just in: Pandemonium in Lagos as okada riders, police clash

Just in: Pandemonium in Lagos as okada riders, police clash

Nigeria

3 years ago

CBN’s Emefiele, Amaechi, others have shut down Nigeria over political ambition, says Robert Opara

CBN’s Emefiele, Amaechi, others have shut down Nigeria over political ambition, says Robert Opara

Politics

3 years ago

2023: Bad news for APC, PDP, others as INEC issues fresh updates on election schedule

2023: Bad news for APC, PDP, others as INEC issues fresh updates on election schedule

Politics

3 years ago

The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that there will be no adjustments to the election timetable because it is in line with the constitution

Police arrest 3 suspects in Maiduguri protest over another blasphemous facebook comment

Police arrest 3 suspects in Maiduguri protest over another blasphemous facebook comment

Nigeria

3 years ago

A fresh blasphemy row has erupted again, as a stream of Borno youths trooped out in mass to protest against another blasphemous comment made by Naomi Goni.

Osun 2022: Senator Adeleke gets court approval as PDP’s guber candidate

Osun 2022: Senator Adeleke gets court approval as PDP’s guber candidate

Politics

3 years ago

Senator Ademola Adeleke has been declared as the rightful candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 16 governorship election in Osun State.

Do not devalue your citizenship to mere gift items, money – Yiaga Africa charges Ekiti residents

Do not devalue your citizenship to mere gift items, money – Yiaga Africa charges Ekiti residents

Politics

3 years ago

Ahead of the Saturday, June 18 gubernatorial elections in Ekiti state, residents have been told not to be manipulated by political gimmicks trying to buy votes.

Deborah Samuel: Police identify prime suspects, declare them wanted

Deborah Samuel: Police identify prime suspects, declare them wanted

Politics

3 years ago

Four persons have been identified by the Sokoto State Police Command as the prime suspects connected to the gruesome killing of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto state.

2023: Prominent northern governor pledges support for southern candidacy

2023: Prominent northern governor pledges support for southern candidacy

Politics

3 years ago

Ahead of the presidential primaries of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), a prominent northern APC governor has pledged his support southern candidacy.

2023: Major setback for Saraki as emir of Ilorin endorses another aspirant for president

2023: Major setback for Saraki as emir of Ilorin endorses another aspirant for president

Politics

3 years ago

The presidential dreams of Bukola Saraki might gradually be crumbling at the moment as a the Emir of Ilorin snubbed him to endorse Bola Tinubu's presidency.

2023: Good news for states, LGAs as Atiku make strong pledge ahead of polls

2023: Good news for states, LGAs as Atiku make strong pledge ahead of polls

Politics

3 years ago

Presidential hopeful under the platform of PDP, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged that his administration will devolve power to states and LGAs.

Court remands 2 suspects arrested over Deborah’s death in prison

Court remands 2 suspects arrested over Deborah’s death in prison

Politics

3 years ago

Two suspects Bilyaminu Aliyu and Aminu Hukunchi arrested over the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel has been denied bail by a magistrate court in Sokoto state.

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