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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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Arthurite CEO talks up cloud benefits speaking at African Initiative Event

Arthurite CEO talks up cloud benefits speaking at African Initiative Event

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Prayers have been our spiritual backing," CDS Musa reveals

"Prayers have been our spiritual backing," CDS Musa reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tinubu’s economic policies will start yielding growth in 2024, says Information Minister

Tinubu’s economic policies will start yielding growth in 2024, says Information Minister

Nigeria

2 years ago

Scapegoats: Nigeria Police dismisses constables attempting to extort Dutch tourist

Scapegoats: Nigeria Police dismisses constables attempting to extort Dutch tourist

Nigeria

2 years ago

Not Just a Vibe: How Maserati Redefines Afro-Pop Production

Not Just a Vibe: How Maserati Redefines Afro-Pop Production

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Keyamo approves appointment of new directors for aviation agencies

BREAKING: Keyamo approves appointment of new directors for aviation agencies

Industry

2 years ago

Kano: Ganduje breaks silence over court verdict in Doguwa's election suit

Kano: Ganduje breaks silence over court verdict in Doguwa's election suit

Politics

2 years ago

The recent triumph of Alhassan Doguwa in the appeal court has been hailed by Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

Year in review: 5 most influential young Nigerian politicians in 2023

Year in review: 5 most influential young Nigerian politicians in 2023

Politics

2 years ago

The 2023 general elections saw the emergence of a new breed of leaders, ushering in a transformative wave with innovative viewpoints in Nigeria's politics.

Fubara vs Wike: How Tinubu slammed Rivers governor during peace treaty

Fubara vs Wike: How Tinubu slammed Rivers governor during peace treaty

Politics

2 years ago

Sources have revealed that President Bola Tinubu scolded Governor Sim Fubara during the Monday peace meeting with Wike at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

113 generals retire from Nigerian Army, defence minister Badaru reacts

113 generals retire from Nigerian Army, defence minister Badaru reacts

Nigeria

2 years ago

At least 113 Army generals have retired from active service after the expiration of their service year on Tuesday, December 19 at a regimental dinner in Abuja.

Confusion in Niger assembly as lawmaker dumps SDP for APC, details emerge

Confusion in Niger assembly as lawmaker dumps SDP for APC, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Yakubu Bala, a lawmaker in the Niger State House of Assembly, has defected from the SDP to the APC without stating a reason for the switch in allegiance.

Why I Resigned from Tinubu's Government, Lalong Reveals

Why I Resigned from Tinubu's Government, Lalong Reveals

Politics

2 years ago

Simon Lalong has opened up on why he tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from his role as the Minister of Labour and Employment.

US 2024 presidency: What does Trump's disqualification ruling mean?

US 2024 presidency: What does Trump's disqualification ruling mean?

US

2 years ago

Former United States President Donald Trump has been sacked from the 2024 presidential poll by the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday, December 19.

Sing-a-thon: Ekiti varsity's Emmanuel Okikiola set new Guinness World Record, Awaits Confirmation

Sing-a-thon: Ekiti varsity's Emmanuel Okikiola set new Guinness World Record, Awaits Confirmation

Nigeria

2 years ago

Emmanuel Okikiola, a 22-year-old graduate of Ekiti State University, has smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon in history.

Islamic clerics to Supreme Court: Retrieve ‘stolen’ mandate from NNPP in Kano

Islamic clerics to Supreme Court: Retrieve ‘stolen’ mandate from NNPP in Kano

Politics

2 years ago

Muslims clerics of three major sects in Kano State have converged in the city to offer special prayers for the victory of the APC's Nasiru Gawuna at the apex court.

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