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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BREAKING: Police arrest former Kano anti-graft boss, Muhuyi Rimingado in Abuja

BREAKING: Police arrest former Kano anti-graft boss, Muhuyi Rimingado in Abuja

Politics

3 years ago

2023: Photos of Yahaya Bello presenting APC form before Buhari in Aso Rock sparks mix reactions

2023: Photos of Yahaya Bello presenting APC form before Buhari in Aso Rock sparks mix reactions

Politics

3 years ago

JUST IN: Heavy security as PDP governorship aspirants storm Rivers for screening

JUST IN: Heavy security as PDP governorship aspirants storm Rivers for screening

Politics

3 years ago

Tawaf: Tinubu calls for spiritual intercession for Nigeria

Tawaf: Tinubu calls for spiritual intercession for Nigeria

Politics

3 years ago

Ogun 2023: Governor Abiodun dismisses 1986 US fraud Conviction Claim

Ogun 2023: Governor Abiodun dismisses 1986 US fraud Conviction Claim

Politics

3 years ago

Ogun 2023: Governor Abiodun’s reelection bid under scrutiny as alleged past criminal offences surface

Ogun 2023: Governor Abiodun’s reelection bid under scrutiny as alleged past criminal offences surface

Politics

3 years ago

Again, Abba Kyari lands in trouble as NDLEA marks his Borno properties for confiscation

Again, Abba Kyari lands in trouble as NDLEA marks his Borno properties for confiscation

Nigeria

3 years ago

Embattled cop and suspected drug baron, Abba Kyari has landed in trouble again with fresh allegations leveled against him by the National Drugs Law Enforcement.

BREAKING: Buhari’s minister from southeast pays N100m, obtains APC’s presidential forms, photos emerge

BREAKING: Buhari’s minister from southeast pays N100m, obtains APC’s presidential forms, photos emerge

Politics

3 years ago

The minister of state for education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba has becomes the first person to pick the ruling APC Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms

2023: Rabiu Kwankwaso gets key endorsement as Buhari’s supporters back his presidential bid

2023: Rabiu Kwankwaso gets key endorsement as Buhari’s supporters back his presidential bid

Politics

3 years ago

A group of supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to present any candidate for the 2023 elections

Abuja where AEDC claims ownership but residents buy electricity transformers, cables, poles, others

Abuja where AEDC claims ownership but residents buy electricity transformers, cables, poles, others

Nigeria

3 years ago

Residents of Abuja satellite town has accused the AEDC for their incompetence and unprofessional mode of operations in the performance of their daily duties

Alaafin of Oyo: List of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s unfulfilled plans as he dies at 83

Alaafin of Oyo: List of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s unfulfilled plans as he dies at 83

Nigeria

3 years ago

The demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has been greeted with a lot of tributes and condolences. But he however failed to fulfil some plans

BREAKING: I never withdrew from 2023 presidential race, says Orji Kalu

BREAKING: I never withdrew from 2023 presidential race, says Orji Kalu

Politics

3 years ago

Senator Orji Kalu has dismissed rumors that he stepped down his presidential ambition for the forthcoming general election in 2023. He said he was misconstrued.

2023 election: Special Tawaf to hold in Mecca for Tinubu

2023 election: Special Tawaf to hold in Mecca for Tinubu

Politics

3 years ago

The national leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) is currently in Mecca, Saudi Arabia to perform the Tawaf Islamic ritual ahead of the 2023 polls

Three killed, others injured as gang leaders clash over girlfriend in Kwara

Three killed, others injured as gang leaders clash over girlfriend in Kwara

Nigeria

3 years ago

Three persons have been reportedly killed, while others sustained injury in Offa LGA of Kwara state following a gang fight over a woman by leaders of the gang

2023 presidency: Another Buhari’s minister reacts as northern group asks him to contest

2023 presidency: Another Buhari’s minister reacts as northern group asks him to contest

Politics

3 years ago

The Arewa Concerned Citizens for Development led by Hon Huseni Ladan has called on the minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio to join the presidential race

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