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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.

4327 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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Betta Edu: "Tinubu put politics ahead of competence", says Phrank Shaibu

Betta Edu: "Tinubu put politics ahead of competence", says Phrank Shaibu

Nigeria

2 years ago

Betta Edu vs Halima Shehu: Truth behind fallout of suspended Tinubu's appointees emerges

Betta Edu vs Halima Shehu: Truth behind fallout of suspended Tinubu's appointees emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Son of former Nigerian lawmaker shot dead in US

BREAKING: Son of former Nigerian lawmaker shot dead in US

Nigeria

2 years ago

Faking of miracles: What TB Joshua's former number 2 Agomoh Paul said about him

Faking of miracles: What TB Joshua's former number 2 Agomoh Paul said about him

Nigeria

2 years ago

Betta Edu: Tinubu orders interim takeover of humanitarian ministry after minister’s suspension

Betta Edu: Tinubu orders interim takeover of humanitarian ministry after minister’s suspension

Nigeria

2 years ago

Edo 2024: “I lost about 20% of my political capital to support Obaseki, I feel betrayed”, says Shaibu

Edo 2024: “I lost about 20% of my political capital to support Obaseki, I feel betrayed”, says Shaibu

Politics

2 years ago

Kano guber: Ex-Gov Shakarau gives crucial advice to APC, NNPP ahead of Supreme Court verdict

Kano guber: Ex-Gov Shakarau gives crucial advice to APC, NNPP ahead of Supreme Court verdict

Politics

2 years ago

Former Kano state governor Senator Ibrahim Shekarau called on the NNPP and the APC to respectfully accept the Supreme Court's ruling regardless of its outcome.

"No room for political opportunists": Labour Party blasts Doyin Okupe over resignation

"No room for political opportunists": Labour Party blasts Doyin Okupe over resignation

Politics

2 years ago

The Labour Party has addressed the resignation of Doyin Okupe, a notable member and former campaign director, attributing his departure to ideological disparities.

Tinubu orders slash travel cost of Shettima, Oluremi, others by 60 per cent

Tinubu orders slash travel cost of Shettima, Oluremi, others by 60 per cent

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has introduced a significant 60% cut in the travel costs for officials serving in his administration, including his wife and vice president

Synagogue church reacts to BBC documentary on TB Joshua's alleged sexual escapades

Synagogue church reacts to BBC documentary on TB Joshua's alleged sexual escapades

Nigeria

2 years ago

SCOAN has denied the report by BBC, emphasising that the persecution of divine messengers of God is not a novel occurrence throughout the history of mankind.

Retired Military personnel converge in Abuja, send urgent message to President Tinubu

Retired Military personnel converge in Abuja, send urgent message to President Tinubu

Nigeria

2 years ago

On Tuesday, the Military Veterans Welfare Committee held a press conference to address pressing concerns affecting the well-being of retired military personnel.

Full list: 5 influential figures in Buhari's govt who are now keeping low profile

Politics

2 years ago

Muhammadu Buhari concluded his eight-year presidency in Nigeria on May 29, 2023, handing over the reins of power to his successor, President Bola Tinubu.

Tragic scenes as truck kills 2 final year poly students

Tragic scenes as truck kills 2 final year poly students

Nigeria

2 years ago

A a truck fatally collided with two final-year students from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, located in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.

2024 budget: Tinubu's govt not paying attention to rational economic management, says Peter Obi

2024 budget: Tinubu's govt not paying attention to rational economic management, says Peter Obi

Nigeria

2 years ago

Peter Obi has questioned the modalities of the national assembly's approval of the 2024 appropriation bill signed by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, January 1.

BREAKING: Sporadic shooting as police raid IPOB camp arrest kidnap suspect of Imo monarch

BREAKING: Sporadic shooting as police raid IPOB camp arrest kidnap suspect of Imo monarch

Nigeria

2 years ago

The hideout of IPOB and ESN rebels has been raided by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force in Imo State and several arms were recovered in the operation.

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