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

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Japan earthquake: Japanese govt gives evacuation notice over imminent tsunami

Japan earthquake: Japanese govt gives evacuation notice over imminent tsunami

Asia

a year ago

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

a year ago

"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...

Nigeria

a year ago

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

a year ago

Ondo: Tinubu intervenes as jostle for Gov Aiyedatiwa's deputy begins

Ondo: Tinubu intervenes as jostle for Gov Aiyedatiwa's deputy begins

Politics

a year ago

Last man standing: Full list of deceased past govs of Ondo as Mimiko remains only survivor

Last man standing: Full list of deceased past govs of Ondo as Mimiko remains only survivor

Nigeria

a year ago

Findings have revealed that every democratically-elected governor of Ondo State, except Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has now passed away with Rotimi Akeredolu on the roaster.

Insecurity: Bandits kill 4, kidnap 39 in FCT, Niger

Insecurity: Bandits kill 4, kidnap 39 in FCT, Niger

Nigeria

a year ago

Statistics has confirmed that four persons were killed and 39 were abducted during an attack by bandits on Kuduru village in the Bwari Area Council of the FCT.

Military: DHQ releases scorecard of operations against terrorists in 2023

Military: DHQ releases scorecard of operations against terrorists in 2023

Nigeria

a year ago

The armed forces has eliminated 6,886 terrorists and criminals, apprehended 6,970 suspects, and liberated 4,488 kidnapped hostages from January to December 2023.

"Criminals terrorising southeast don't represent Ndi-Igbo, Nigeria's interest", says Shettima

"Criminals terrorising southeast don't represent Ndi-Igbo, Nigeria's interest", says Shettima

Nigeria

a year ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that President Bola Tinubu is dedicated to promptly tackling the security issues prevalent in the South East region.

Tragic motor accident kills family of 8 in Imo state

Tragic motor accident kills family of 8 in Imo state

Nigeria

a year ago

A family of 8 travelling home for the New Year celebration died in an auto crash at the Amanwozuzu junction in the Ikeduru local government area of Imo State.

Bye-election: Sanwo-Olu’s former aide, Owokoniran, picks Reps form

Bye-election: Sanwo-Olu’s former aide, Owokoniran, picks Reps form

Politics

a year ago

Abdul Raheem Owokoniran, a former Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor Babajide has indicate interest for Femi Gbajabiamila's Reps seat.

Akeredolu: Is late Ondo governor Awolowo of our time? Yoruba chieftain speaks

Akeredolu: Is late Ondo governor Awolowo of our time? Yoruba chieftain speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

The Yoruba Council Worldwide President, Aare Oladotun Hassan, has elucidated the distinctions between the late Obafemi Awolowo and the late Rotimi Akeredolu.

Borno State: NSCDC officer killed by IED explosion

Borno State: NSCDC officer killed by IED explosion

Nigeria

a year ago

An officer from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abubakar Nurudeen, lost his life in Jakana, Borno State, as a result of an improvised explosive device.

Alleged fraud: NPA risks legal battle amid fresh allegation

Alleged fraud: NPA risks legal battle amid fresh allegation

Maritime

a year ago

The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has raised alarm over alleged fraudulent activities at the Rivers Port operated by the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA).

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