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: Supreme court gives final judgement in Gombe governorship dispute

BREAKING: Supreme court gives final judgement in Gombe governorship dispute

Nigeria

a year ago

MKO Abiola's widow to get N50m reward after police arrest in nightgown

MKO Abiola's widow to get N50m reward after police arrest in nightgown

Nigeria

a year ago

"What are you cooking?" Atiku’s prominent ally visits Buhari in Daura, photos emerge

"What are you cooking?" Atiku’s prominent ally visits Buhari in Daura, photos...

Politics

a year ago

Sule vs Ombugadu: Tension as Supreme Court gets crucial message ahead of verdict

Sule vs Ombugadu: Tension as Supreme Court gets crucial message ahead of verdict

Politics

a year ago

35% affirmative action: Amplifying success stories of Nigerian women doing exploit locally and globally

35% affirmative action: Amplifying success stories of Nigerian women doing...

Nigeria

a year ago

Gov Adeleke sacks 3 Osun traditional rulers, gives reason

Gov Adeleke sacks 3 Osun traditional rulers, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Ondo 2024: Aiyedatiwa under pressure as APC sends crucial message over governorship ticket

Ondo 2024: Aiyedatiwa under pressure as APC sends crucial message over governorship ticket

Politics

a year ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said there would be no automatic governorship ticket for Governor Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state in the upcoming gubernatorial poll.

Femi Adesina recounts Buhari's reaction after Saraki, Dogara's 'tricky' emergence as NASS leaders

Femi Adesina recounts Buhari's reaction after Saraki, Dogara's 'tricky' emergence as NASS leaders

Politics

a year ago

Ex-president Muhammadu Buhari's response upon hearing that Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara has emerged leaders of the National Assembly has been revealed.

Gov Soludo sends Anambra-based tech startup team to Silicon Valley

Gov Soludo sends Anambra-based tech startup team to Silicon Valley

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Charles Soludo has expressed his backing for an Anambra-based startup, by funding their trip to Silicon Valley for the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield.

Sharia Council slams Tinubu's govt, admits regret for backing Muslim-Muslim ticket

Sharia Council slams Tinubu's govt, admits regret for backing Muslim-Muslim ticket

Politics

a year ago

The endorsement previously granted by the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) to President Bola Tinubu's administration has been formally withdrawn.

Tinubu approves major appointment at ministry of water resources

Tinubu approves major appointment at ministry of water resources

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi from Zamfara State as the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation.

Gbajabiamila: Group reacts to allegation linking Tinubu's chief of staff to Betta Edu's scandal

Gbajabiamila: Group reacts to allegation linking Tinubu's chief of staff to Betta Edu's scandal

Nigeria

a year ago

Femi Gbajabiamila, the President's Chief of Staff has been exonerated from the ongoing investigation of corruption under the ministry of humanitarian affairs.

Ibadan explosion: Photos emerge as NEMA releases fresh situation report

Ibadan explosion: Photos emerge as NEMA releases fresh situation report

Nigeria

a year ago

NEMA in the southwest region has provided an update regarding the unfortunate explosion in the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo, which occurred on Tuesday, January 16.

Soyinka drops bombshell, alleges plot to annul 2023 polls: "History was about to repeat itself"

Soyinka drops bombshell, alleges plot to annul 2023 polls: "History was about to repeat itself"

Politics

a year ago

Wole Soyinka has alleged an attempt to invalidate the 2023 presidential election, drawing parallels to the actions of Ibrahim Babangida, who nullified 1993 polls.

Adeyanju reacts to arrest of female soldier who laments sexual assault by superiors in viral video

Adeyanju reacts to arrest of female soldier who laments sexual assault by superiors in viral video

Nigeria

a year ago

Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the arrest of the female soldier who courageously exposed the problem of sexual harassment within the Nigerian Army.

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