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: FG kick-off plans to increase minimum wage as Shettima unveils 37-man committee

BREAKING: FG kick-off plans to increase minimum wage as Shettima unveils 37-man committee

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu must not bow to corruption despite challenges, says IMPI

Tinubu must not bow to corruption despite challenges, says IMPI

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu told to sack naval chief amid allegations of crude oil theft, corruption

Tinubu told to sack naval chief amid allegations of crude oil theft, corruption

Nigeria

a year ago

Yahaya Bello: Kogi govt created Office of Immediate Past Governor? Fact emerges

Yahaya Bello: Kogi govt created Office of Immediate Past Governor? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

How missing Ogun banker faked abduction over N1.7m debt

How missing Ogun banker faked abduction over N1.7m debt

Nigeria

a year ago

ECOWAS: Mali, Burkina Faso give fresh update on planned exit

ECOWAS: Mali, Burkina Faso give fresh update on planned exit

Africa

a year ago

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Coach Peseiro gives update on goalkeeper Nwabali's injury, fans react

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Coach Peseiro gives update on goalkeeper Nwabali's injury, fans react

Football

a year ago

Jose Peseiro, the manager of the Super Eagles, has revealed the status of Stanley Nwabili's injury ahead of Nigeria's quarter-final match against Angola.

Tinubu's minister, Alake, reacts to posters declaring interest in Ekiti governorship

Tinubu's minister, Alake, reacts to posters declaring interest in Ekiti governorship

Politics

a year ago

Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has made it clear that he is not seeking the governorship position in Ekiti state now or in the future.

Emmanuel Ogalla: Group reacts as naval chief is accused of oil theft

Emmanuel Ogalla: Group reacts as naval chief is accused of oil theft

Nigeria

a year ago

A coalition of civil societies has vehemently refuted allegations of oil theft and contract splitting against the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.

“We took a young team”: Cameroon Coach Rigobert Song on why they lost to Nigeria

“We took a young team”: Cameroon Coach Rigobert Song on why they lost to Nigeria

Football

a year ago

Rigobert Song, the coach of Cameroon, attributed his team's 0-2 defeat against Nigeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast to sheer misfortune.

Osun: Tragic scenes as gunmen kill influential PDP House of Reps aspirant, Gov Adeleke reacts

Osun: Tragic scenes as gunmen kill influential PDP House of Reps aspirant, Gov Adeleke reacts

Politics

a year ago

A chieftain of the PDP and House of Representatives aspirant in Osun state, Richard Idowu has been shot dead by some unknown gunmen on Saturday, January 27.

Feyi Daniels: List of failed prophecies by Lagos pastor sentenced to life imprisonment

Feyi Daniels: List of failed prophecies by Lagos pastor sentenced to life imprisonment

Nigeria

a year ago

Before his conviction for rape and domestic violence in 2024, the founder of iReign Christian Ministry, Feyi Daniels, had three failed prophesies.

Akwa Ibom: Senate President Akpabio's aide killed? Details emerge

Akwa Ibom: Senate President Akpabio's aide killed? Details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Ubokobong Ime Udoworen, a special assistant to Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been reported missing after a mob attack by supporters of APC.

Rivers: Gov Fubara appoints ex-speaker Edison Ehie as Chief of Staff

Rivers: Gov Fubara appoints ex-speaker Edison Ehie as Chief of Staff

Politics

a year ago

Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State has inaugurated Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie as the Chief of Staff at the Government House in Port Harcourt today, Monday

Supreme Court: Did Tinubu influence Rivers verdict? Gov Fubara comments

Supreme Court: Did Tinubu influence Rivers verdict? Gov Fubara comments

Politics

a year ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has credited his victory at the Supreme Court to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who supported him through his ordeals.

Segun Adeyemi