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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.

4328 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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Under Tinubu's reign, Nigeria turned into a killing field, says Atiku

Under Tinubu's reign, Nigeria turned into a killing field, says Atiku

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Nasir El-Rufai meets suspended PDP Senator Abdul Ningi, photos emerge

BREAKING: Nasir El-Rufai meets suspended PDP Senator Abdul Ningi, photos emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Niger Republic: Heavy losses as 23 troops die in brutal terrorist ambush

Niger Republic: Heavy losses as 23 troops die in brutal terrorist ambush

Africa

2 years ago

N29bn fraud: How Buhari tried to drop case of Nyako's case, former minister reveals

N29bn fraud: How Buhari tried to drop case of Nyako's case, former minister reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

Why El-Rufai visited SDP chairman, ex-Kaduna Gov's spokesman reveals amid defection rumours

Why El-Rufai visited SDP chairman, ex-Kaduna Gov's spokesman reveals amid defection rumours

Politics

2 years ago

"Dump your dollars": Presidency issues warning to currency speculators

"Dump your dollars": Presidency issues warning to currency speculators

Money

2 years ago

Obasanjo, Adesina to headline conference on tackling Africa’s leadership challenges

Obasanjo, Adesina to headline conference on tackling Africa’s leadership challenges

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has been billed to speak at the first-ever Africa Leadership Conference (ALC) to tackle Africa’s lack of effective leadership.

Abia pension law: Obasanjo lauds Gov Otti for repealing ex-governors outrageous benefits

Abia pension law: Obasanjo lauds Gov Otti for repealing ex-governors outrageous benefits

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ex-President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo condemned the pensions of ex-governors and their deputies in Nigeria, denouncing it as outright corruption and wrongdoing.

LP demands disciplinary action against Ajaero over vandalism, false ownership claims by NLC

LP demands disciplinary action against Ajaero over vandalism, false ownership claims by NLC

Politics

2 years ago

The Labour Party's leadership has officially requested immediate assistance from federal government authorities to protect their properties at its headquarters.

Insecurity: DHQ unveils plan to protect schools after kidnappings, CDS meets interior minister

Insecurity: DHQ unveils plan to protect schools after kidnappings, CDS meets interior minister

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Defence Headquarters has unveiled its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Safe School Initiative to combat cases of kidnappings in high risk areas.

Good news for Nigerian content creators as Instagram announces monetization feature, Tinubu speaks

Good news for Nigerian content creators as Instagram announces monetization feature, Tinubu speaks

Technology

2 years ago

Meta has announced plans to introduce new features on Instagram by June 2024, designed to enable Nigerian content creators to generate income via the platform.

Trending video: Nigerian soldier vows to find justice for fallen comrades killed in Delta

Trending video: Nigerian soldier vows to find justice for fallen comrades killed in Delta

Nigeria

2 years ago

A Nigerian soldier has expressed his readiness to participate in any mission seeking justice for the military personnel who died during a peacekeeping mission.

Full List: FG releases names of 9 persons, 6 BDC operators financing terrorism, Gumi's ally included

Full List: FG releases names of 9 persons, 6 BDC operators financing terrorism, Gumi's ally included

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigerian Sanctions Committee has revealed a list of 15 entities facing sanctions due to suspicions of involvement in financing terrorism in Nigeria.

"There's no point crying over my son's death", says Herbert Wigwe's father

"There's no point crying over my son's death", says Herbert Wigwe's father

Nigeria

2 years ago

Shyngle Wigwe, the 89-year-old father of the deceased CEO Herbert Wigwe of Access Holdings, has urged people not to grieve over his son's passing.

Delta killings: Military detains 3 suspects as investigation continues at Asaba HQ

Delta killings: Military detains 3 suspects as investigation continues at Asaba HQ

Nigeria

2 years ago

Authorities have captured multiple individuals believed to be connected to the recent tragic killing of 16 soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Delta State.

Segun Adeyemi