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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Unusual visitor: Kano Emir’s son joins Oba of Benin for crossover service

Unusual visitor: Kano Emir’s son joins Oba of Benin for crossover service

Nigeria

a year ago

N37bn fraud: Buhari's ex-minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, gets EFCC invitation

N37bn fraud: Buhari's ex-minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, gets EFCC invitation

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: EFCC arrests NSIPA coordinator Halima Shehu over N37.1bn fraud after suspension by Tinubu

JUST IN: EFCC arrests NSIPA coordinator Halima Shehu over N37.1bn fraud after...

Nigeria

a year ago

Gbajabiamila commissions 80-bed health facility as Sanwo-Olu vows to establish medical university

Gbajabiamila commissions 80-bed health facility as Sanwo-Olu vows to establish...

Nigeria

a year ago

"Lock him up": Sanwo-Olu gets down from car, arrests soldier on bike plying one-way, video trends

"Lock him up": Sanwo-Olu gets down from car, arrests soldier on bike plying...

Nigeria

a year ago

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

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

Nigeria

a year 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

a year ago

The medical bills of Zack Orji, who slumped at his Abuja residence, have been cleared by Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the minister of women's affairs and social development

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

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

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate appointment of the new CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) over misconduct.

BREAKING: LG chairman in Nasarawa held hostage by unknown gunmen

BREAKING: LG chairman in Nasarawa held hostage by unknown gunmen

Nigeria

a year ago

Gunmen have kidnapped Safiyanu Isa Andaha, the chairman of Akwanga local government in Nasarawa state, along with his political guide, Adamu Umar Custom.

"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

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has been criticised for announcing that the 2024 budget incorporates a N100 billion allocation designated for school feeding initiatives.

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

a year ago

Streams of of women in Kano State have gathered at the Silver Jubilee Roundabout demonstrating their solidarity and devotion for Governor Abba Yusuf.

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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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.

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