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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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BREAKING: Tinubu suspends Halima Shehu few months after appointment as NSIPA boss

BREAKING: Tinubu suspends Halima Shehu few months after appointment as NSIPA boss

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tinubu's minister clears medical bills of ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji

Tinubu's minister clears medical bills of ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Egbuwalo as NSIPA Coordinator after suspending Halima Shehu

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Egbuwalo as NSIPA Coordinator after suspending Halima Shehu

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: LG chairman in Nasarawa held hostage by unknown gunmen

BREAKING: LG chairman in Nasarawa held hostage by unknown gunmen

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Empower parents": Tinubu's govt plans to spend N100bn on school feeding in 2024, Nigerians react

"Empower parents": Tinubu's govt plans to spend N100bn on school feeding in 2024, Nigerians react

Nigeria

2 years ago

Kano guber: Gov Yusuf gets major boost ahead of Supreme Court verdict, details emerge

Kano guber: Gov Yusuf gets major boost ahead of Supreme Court verdict, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Alcohol ban: Is Gov Bago motivated by religious extremism? Ex-lawmaker speaks

Alcohol ban: Is Gov Bago motivated by religious extremism? Ex-lawmaker speaks

Nigeria

2 years ago

Robinson Uwak, an ex-lawmaker, described Gov Mohammed Bago as an inclusive and moderate leader who is not hostile towards people of diverse religious faith.

How 2 drivers knocked down police officers on duty in Lagos

How 2 drivers knocked down police officers on duty in Lagos

Nigeria

2 years ago

Emerging report has confirmed that two unidentified drivers allegedly struck two police officers conducting stop-and-search duties in the Oshodi area of Lagos State.

5 reasons Peter Obi should return to PDP ahead of 2027

5 reasons Peter Obi should return to PDP ahead of 2027

Politics

2 years ago

For Peter Obi to stand a chance at the Presidency, it is believed that a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could prove crucial to his victory in 2027.

New Year Message: Tinubu announces new national living wage will be implemented in 2024

New Year Message: Tinubu announces new national living wage will be implemented in 2024

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigerians have been told that the new national living wage would take effect from 2024 as confirmed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his New Year's message.

BREAKING: Tinubu signs N28.7trn 2024 budget into law

BREAKING: Tinubu signs N28.7trn 2024 budget into law

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has officially approved and enacted the 2024 Budget, totaling N28.78 trillion, during a signing ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja

Japan earthquake: Japanese govt gives evacuation notice over imminent tsunami

Japan earthquake: Japanese govt gives evacuation notice over imminent tsunami

Asia

2 years ago

After a tragic earthquake of 7.6 magnitude in the central area of Japan, the Japanese authorities have issued a warning for residents to evacuate promptly.

5 key points, promises from Tinubu's New Year message to Nigerians

5 key points, promises from Tinubu's New Year message to Nigerians

Nigeria

2 years ago

On Monday, January 1, President Bola Tinubu addressed the public, discussing the onset of the year 2024 and assuring Nigerians that his reformation agenda is intact.

"Tough times never last": Tinubu reassures Nigerians of better life in New Year's message

"Tough times never last": Tinubu reassures Nigerians of better life in New Year's message

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his live broadcast on New Year's Day has urged Nigerians not to flinch or falter noting that his "Renewed Hope" agenda is still intact

Rivers Crisis: 3 reasons why Wike may lose Rivers structure to Fubara

Rivers Crisis: 3 reasons why Wike may lose Rivers structure to Fubara

Politics

2 years ago

The political crisis in Rivers has intensified, placing Gov Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, on the precipice of a precarious and challenging situation.

Segun Adeyemi