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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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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 crisis

Politics

2 years 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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Ogun lawmaker accused of assaulting police officer breaks silence

Ogun lawmaker accused of assaulting police officer breaks silence

Nigeria

2 years ago

‘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

2 years ago

Lagos mechanic selling customer's car parts arrested by police

Lagos mechanic selling customer's car parts arrested by police

Nigeria

2 years ago

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

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

Politics

2 years 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

2 years 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

2 years 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

2 years 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.

"Some of them cheated": 3,963 teachers fail qualifying exam as TRCN gives full breakdown of results

"Some of them cheated": 3,963 teachers fail qualifying exam as TRCN gives full breakdown of results

Education

2 years ago

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) said it recorded mass failure in its recent qualifying exams with almost 4000 teachers failing the examination.

Supreme Court: APC enters deal with Governor Yusuf ahead of verdict? Fresh fact emerges

Supreme Court: APC enters deal with Governor Yusuf ahead of verdict? Fresh fact emerges

Politics

2 years ago

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims of having a deal with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ahead of Supreme Court verdict.

Simon Lalong reportedly dumps Tinubu's cabinet, details emerge

Simon Lalong reportedly dumps Tinubu's cabinet, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Simon Lalong, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has formally stepped down, indicating his separation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's cabinet.

Afam Ogene: Appeal court gives judgement on suit seeking dismissal of Anambra lawmaker

Afam Ogene: Appeal court gives judgement on suit seeking dismissal of Anambra lawmaker

Politics

2 years ago

The Abuja Appeal Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the House of Representatives candidate from the PDP for Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra state.

Rivers crisis: PDP issues fresh warning to 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, details emerge

Rivers crisis: PDP issues fresh warning to 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated that the seats of pro-Wike lawmakers who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains vacant.

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