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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Former Ganduje’s aide Salihu Yakasai joins Kano governorship race

Former Ganduje’s aide Salihu Yakasai joins Kano governorship race

Politics

3 years ago

Abba Kyari’s accomplice linked to N22bn worth of tramadol, says NDLEA

Abba Kyari’s accomplice linked to N22bn worth of tramadol, says NDLEA

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023: APC should tread the path of equity to avoid crisis, says governor Akeredolu

2023: APC should tread the path of equity to avoid crisis, says governor Akeredolu

Politics

3 years ago

You can only have peace if you take care of people, UI Imam tells political office holders

You can only have peace if you take care of people, UI Imam tells political office holders

Politics

3 years ago

Ensure better welfare for host communities, ex Bayelsa commissioner urges IOCs

Ensure better welfare for host communities, ex Bayelsa commissioner urges IOCs

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023: There is no alternative to participation, get your PVCs, CSOs tells Nigerian youths

2023: There is no alternative to participation, get your PVCs, CSOs tells Nigerian youths

Politics

3 years ago

2023: Peter Obi reveals what he’ll do if his PDP presidential bid fails

2023: Peter Obi reveals what he’ll do if his PDP presidential bid fails

Politics

3 years ago

Peter Obi, presidential hopeful under the umbrella of opposition party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he will respect the party’s decision on zoning.

Photos emerge as former southeastern governor picks N100million APC presidential nomination form

Photos emerge as former southeastern governor picks N100million APC presidential nomination form

Politics

3 years ago

Former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha has officially joined the presidential race as he picks up his N100million APC nomination form for 2023.

BREAKING: Buhari’s aide purchases APC’s N50m governorship form ahead of primaries

BREAKING: Buhari’s aide purchases APC’s N50m governorship form ahead of primaries

Politics

3 years ago

The the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang has purchased the APC gubernatorial form for 2023 poll

Photos emerge as popular Nigerian is finally extradited to US over fraud

Photos emerge as popular Nigerian is finally extradited to US over fraud

Nigeria

3 years ago

A wire fraud suspect, Adedunmola Gbadegesin was on Monday April 26, 2022, extradited to the United States, where he is likely to bag 23-years imprisonment.

Huge victory in Borno as troops kill Boko Haram/ISWAP’s spiritual leader, recover arms, share photos

Huge victory in Borno as troops kill Boko Haram/ISWAP’s spiritual leader, recover arms, share photos

Nigeria

3 years ago

Nigerian troops has reached another milestone in defending the peace and stability of the country as the bombard and kill Boko Haram/ISWAP’s spiritual leaders.

Just In: Popular billionaire Kano hotelier, Tahir Fadallah is dead

Just In: Popular billionaire Kano hotelier, Tahir Fadallah is dead

People

3 years ago

The billionaire owner of the popular Tahir Guest Palace Hotel in Kano, Tahir Fadallah, is dead. His demise was disclosed on Instagram Buhari's aide Garba Shehu.

Ousted Zamfara Emirs arraigned in court, charged with five crimes

Ousted Zamfara Emirs arraigned in court, charged with five crimes

Politics

3 years ago

Zamfara State Government has arraigned the two deposed emirs at the State’s chief magistrate court. The two monarchs have been arraigned on a five-count charge.

Aregbesola’s call changed my life as Osinbajo reveals real truth about becoming Buhari’s running mate

Aregbesola’s call changed my life as Osinbajo reveals real truth about becoming Buhari’s running mate

Politics

3 years ago

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has opened up on a thrilling story of how he became the running mate of President Muhammadu Buhari prior to the 2015 general polls

2023: If you’re planning to rig, forget about it, Buhari to politicians

2023: If you’re planning to rig, forget about it, Buhari to politicians

Politics

3 years ago

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the hopes of desperate politicians have been be short lived as President Muhammadu Buhari says he will not condone rigging

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