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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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

a year ago

Why I Resigned from Tinubu's Government, Lalong Reveals

Why I Resigned from Tinubu's Government, Lalong Reveals

Politics

a year ago

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

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

US

a year ago

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, Aw...

Nigeria

a year ago

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

a year ago

Wike vs Fubara: Full list of politicians who signed peace deal to end Rivers crisis

Wike vs Fubara: Full list of politicians who signed peace deal to end Rivers cri...

Politics

a year ago

Aviation reforms: Coalition sends crucial message to Tinubu's minister, Festus Keyamo

Aviation reforms: Coalition sends crucial message to Tinubu's minister, Festus Keyamo

Nigeria

a year ago

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been lauded for his reforms in the aviation sector in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Natasha, Ireti and 3 influential female Nigerian politicians who shone in 2023

Natasha, Ireti and 3 influential female Nigerian politicians who shone in 2023

Politics

a year ago

The 2023 general elections represent a pivotal juncture, signifying a notable step forward in fostering gender inclusiveness and empowerment of women.

Ogun lawmaker accused of assaulting police officer breaks silence

Ogun lawmaker accused of assaulting police officer breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

Tunji Akinosi, the lawmaker representing Ado-Odo Ota Federal Constituency, has refuted accusations of assaulting a police officer at the 2023 Iganmode Day.

‘Peace Ambassador’: Kaduna church honours Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi for promoting peace

‘Peace Ambassador’: Kaduna church honours Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi for promoting peace

Nigeria

a year ago

The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement (Christ the King Cathedral) in Kaduna State has honoured Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for peace advocacy in the community.

Lagos mechanic selling customer's car parts arrested by police

Lagos mechanic selling customer's car parts arrested by police

Nigeria

a year ago

Police in Lagos has arrested a 25-year-old mechanic, Adedamola Oluwaseyi in Ladipo, Mushin, as he was disassembling and selling parts of a customer's car.

Year in review: 7 political events that shaped Nigeria in 2023

Year in review: 7 political events that shaped Nigeria in 2023

Politics

a year ago

In 2023, Nigeria's political arena underwent substantial and enduring transformations that had a profound impact on the nation's social and political environment.

American tourist rates Cotonou airport above Lagos says Beninese officials don't extort

American tourist rates Cotonou airport above Lagos says Beninese officials don't extort

US

a year ago

An American, Nathan Lugo, recently recounted his encounter at Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport in Benin, drawing comparisons with Lagos Airport.

BREAKING: INEC announces possible date for bye-elections, rerun elections

BREAKING: INEC announces possible date for bye-elections, rerun elections

Politics

a year ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suggest hold the bye-elections and rerun elections on Feberuary 1, 2024 across the country.

Poverty: First Christmas under Tinubu would be worst", says ex-APC spokesperson

Poverty: First Christmas under Tinubu would be worst", says ex-APC spokesperson

Nigeria

a year ago

The former deputy national publicity secretary of the APC, Comrade Timi Frank has revealed that Christmas under President Bola Tinubu would be the worst.

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