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

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

Politics

2 years 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

2 years ago

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

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

Nigeria

2 years ago

Military: DHQ releases scorecard of operations against terrorists in 2023

Military: DHQ releases scorecard of operations against terrorists in 2023

Nigeria

2 years ago

"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

2 years ago

Tragic motor accident kills family of 8 in Imo state

Tragic motor accident kills family of 8 in Imo state

Nigeria

2 years ago

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

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

Politics

2 years 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

2 years 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

2 years 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

2 years 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).

How Akeredolu helped reclaim my mandate in 2007, Aregbesola reveals

How Akeredolu helped reclaim my mandate in 2007, Aregbesola reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

Rauf Aregbesola, the ex-Minister of Interior, has admired the late Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, characterising his life as an admirable legacy.

BREAKING: Photos emerge as Sanwo-Olu visits Akeredolu’s family

BREAKING: Photos emerge as Sanwo-Olu visits Akeredolu’s family

Nigeria

2 years ago

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday paid a visit to the home of the deceased Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

BREAKING: IGP storms Plateau meets Gov Mutfwang, gives crucial order amid killings

BREAKING: IGP storms Plateau meets Gov Mutfwang, gives crucial order amid killings

Nigeria

2 years ago

IGP Egbetokun has arrived Jos, to meet Gov Mutfwang as he orders deployment of tactical teams, equipment, and relocation of AIG Zone 4 to Plateau State.

BREAKING: Photos emerge as Tinubu, Shettima bag chieftaincy in Abia state

BREAKING: Photos emerge as Tinubu, Shettima bag chieftaincy in Abia state

Nigeria

2 years ago

Traditional leaders in Abia State on Friday, December 29, bestowed upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the traditional honorific title of Omezeri Igbo 1.

Outrage as 54-year-old Akpos marries 4-year-old girl in Bayelsa

Outrage as 54-year-old Akpos marries 4-year-old girl in Bayelsa

Nigeria

2 years ago

An outrage has ensued after a 54-year-old man married a four-year-old girl in the Akeddei community, located in the Sagbama LGA of Bayelsa State.

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