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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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

"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

a year ago

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

a year ago

Simon Lalong reportedly dumps Tinubu's cabinet, details emerge

Simon Lalong reportedly dumps Tinubu's cabinet, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

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

a year ago

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

a year ago

2027 presidency: El-Rufai accused of plotting to destabilise Tinubu's government

2027 presidency: El-Rufai accused of plotting to destabilise Tinubu's government

Politics

a year ago

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been accused of plotting to influence the CBN for financial support in his pursuit of the presidency.

Wike: DSS, police petitioned to probe alleged murder of DPO Bako, diversion of $300m

Wike: DSS, police petitioned to probe alleged murder of DPO Bako, diversion of $300m

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to order the probe of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike in his alleged involvement in the murder of a police divisional officer.

Rivers Crisis: Pro-Wike lawmakers accused of plotting to sabotage by-elections to replace them

Rivers Crisis: Pro-Wike lawmakers accused of plotting to sabotage by-elections to replace them

Politics

a year ago

Emerging report has confirmed an alleged conspiracy by certain members of the Rivers State Assembly to obstruct the holding of by-elections in the state.

UAE: Osinbajo makes case for focus on green opportunities for economic growth in Africa

UAE: Osinbajo makes case for focus on green opportunities for economic growth in Africa

Politics

a year ago

Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria's ex-Vice President, has identified 4 crucial prerequisites for attaining growth that is beneficial to the climate and eco-friendly practices

Rivers crisis: Why Tinubu must call Wike to order, analyst gives reason

Rivers crisis: Why Tinubu must call Wike to order, analyst gives reason

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu's silence in the political acrimony in Rivers state has been blamed for the heated feud between Gov Sim Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

‘Dey your dey, make I dey my dey’: Fubara debuts live band amid rift with Wike, video trends

‘Dey your dey, make I dey my dey’: Fubara debuts live band amid rift with Wike, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State has introduced a live musical presentation as a reaction to the current political unrest between himself and Nyesom Wike.

Rep member accuses Wike of assassinating Rivers police DPO, looting $300m

Rep member accuses Wike of assassinating Rivers police DPO, looting $300m

Nigeria

a year ago

The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has been accused of masterminding the murder of the late Bako Angbashim, a DPO in the Ahoada East LGA in Rivers.

Fubara vs Wike: Truth behind master, protégé fallout revealed

Fubara vs Wike: Truth behind master, protégé fallout revealed

Politics

a year ago

A trusted aide of the Rivers state governor has opened up on how ex-governor Nyesom Wike imposed the list of commissioners and aides on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Ondo crisis: Apprehension as acting-governor Aiyedatiwa freezes LG accounts

Ondo crisis: Apprehension as acting-governor Aiyedatiwa freezes LG accounts

Nigeria

a year ago

There are concerns in Ondo State as the acting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has frozen the accounts of local councils and instructed LCDA not to open new accounts.

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