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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Taiwan presidential poll: Coal miner’s son Lai Ching-te emerges winner

Taiwan presidential poll: Coal miner’s son Lai Ching-te emerges winner

Asia

a year ago

Coup d'état in Nigeria? Babangida dispels return of military in govt

Coup d'état in Nigeria? Babangida dispels return of military in govt

Politics

a year ago

Kano: Gov Yusuf sends crucial message to APC’s Gawuna after Supreme Court verdict

Kano: Gov Yusuf sends crucial message to APC’s Gawuna after Supreme Court...

Politics

a year ago

Sanwo-Olu babes: Viral video of women celebrating with Lagos governor after Supreme Court verdict

Sanwo-Olu babes: Viral video of women celebrating with Lagos governor after...

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu appoints Ali Nuhu, Obi Asika, 9 others as directors in art and culture ministry

Tinubu appoints Ali Nuhu, Obi Asika, 9 others as directors in art and culture...

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu suspends N-Power, Other National Social Investment Programmes

President Tinubu suspends N-Power, Other National Social Investment Programmes

Nigeria

a year ago

"Renewed hope is here": APC UK reacts as Dangote refinery begins production of diesel

"Renewed hope is here": APC UK reacts as Dangote refinery begins production of diesel

Nigeria

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery, situated in Nigeria's commercial hub (Lagos) and recognized as the world's largest single-train refinery, has commenced production.

Why you must confirm HIV status of your side chics, NSCDC to Nigerian men

Why you must confirm HIV status of your side chics, NSCDC to Nigerian men

Nigeria

a year ago

Mohammed Mu’azu, the NSCDC boss in Gombe State, has encouraged individuals to avoid participating in inappropriate intimate relationships with women.

Alleged $6bn fraud: Court begins trial of ex-minister Agunloye

Alleged $6bn fraud: Court begins trial of ex-minister Agunloye

Nigeria

a year ago

Recent updates indicate that the trial of Olu Agunloye, a former Minister of Power and Steel Development, has commenced at the FCT High Court in Apo, Abuja.

Yusuf vs Gawuna: Fresh prediction reveals who Supreme Court will favour in Kano Guber petition

Yusuf vs Gawuna: Fresh prediction reveals who Supreme Court will favour in Kano Guber petition

Politics

a year ago

There are mixed reactions over who will emerge victorious at the Supreme Court in the Kano State governorship election petition between NNPP and APC.

Falana demands governors reduce entourage like Tinubu, Shettima, others

Falana demands governors reduce entourage like Tinubu, Shettima, others

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been hailed for cutting the cost of his travels and his cabinet members by reducing their entourage including his wife's.

How to cut down govt costs, ex-presidential aide, Laolu Akande tells Tinubu

How to cut down govt costs, ex-presidential aide, Laolu Akande tells Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to take a more proactive approach and actively follow through on their efforts to reduce costs of governance,

BREAKING: IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, sacks legal team

BREAKING: IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, sacks legal team

Nigeria

a year ago

Nnamdi Kanu, the head of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has decided to disband his current legal representation, which is led by Mike Ozekhome, SAN.

Buhari set to visit Abuja first time since handing over to Tinubu

Buhari set to visit Abuja first time since handing over to Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

After exiting office, Former President Muhammadu Buhari is set to visit the capital city, Abuja for the first time since power transitioned on Monday, May 29, 2023.

2027: Pat Utomi discloses crucial condition for Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi merger against APC

2027: Pat Utomi discloses crucial condition for Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi merger against APC

Politics

a year ago

Pat Utomi underscores the importance of opposition leaders placing national interests above personal goals and form a "mega coalition" for the greater good.

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