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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Kaduna bombing: Sharia leaders storm DHQ as CDS Musa makes crucial pledge

Kaduna bombing: Sharia leaders storm DHQ as CDS Musa makes crucial pledge

Nigeria

a year ago

4 UK health workers imprisoned for abusing 89-year-old female patient

4 UK health workers imprisoned for abusing 89-year-old female patient

Europe

a year ago

Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland: Awujale to confer Nasir El-Rufai chieftaincy title

Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland: Awujale to confer Nasir El-Rufai chieftaincy title

Nigeria

a year ago

Olusimbo Ige: Nigerian becomes first black female commissioner Chicago Department of Public Health

Olusimbo Ige: Nigerian becomes first black female commissioner Chicago Departmen...

US

a year ago

Why Nnamdi Kanu will regain freedom despite Supreme Court verdict, Senator Abaribe reveals

Why Nnamdi Kanu will regain freedom despite Supreme Court verdict, Senator Abari...

Nigeria

a year ago

Betta Edu: Unemployed Nigerian youths send crucial message to Tinubu's minister

Betta Edu: Unemployed Nigerian youths send crucial message to Tinubu's minister

Nigeria

a year ago

"Oga don spoil market": FRSC officer lists why VIO can't arrest vehicles for certain offenses

"Oga don spoil market": FRSC officer lists why VIO can't arrest vehicles for certain offenses

Nigeria

a year ago

A Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer has listed offences on the highway that don't concern personnel of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).

Kaduna bombing: Military to punish drone officers? CDS gives update

Kaduna bombing: Military to punish drone officers? CDS gives update

Nigeria

a year ago

General Christopher Gwabim Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has spoken about the drone bombing incident in Tudun Bri village, Kaduna State.

Edo 2024: Obaseki affirms fresh position on PDP governorship candidacy

Edo 2024: Obaseki affirms fresh position on PDP governorship candidacy

Politics

a year ago

The governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has publicly stated that he would support any candidate that the Peoples Democratic Party has chosen to succeed him.

Police FPRO to Nigerians: You can video or take pictures of policemen on duty

Police FPRO to Nigerians: You can video or take pictures of policemen on duty

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has affirmed that individuals are entitled to capture videos of police officers while on official duties.

Insecurity: US commits to strengthening, funding Nigeria's security intelligence

Insecurity: US commits to strengthening, funding Nigeria's security intelligence

US

a year ago

The United States of America has reiterated its commitment to help bolter security in Nigeria and combat insecurity in the affected parts of Nigeria.

Ogun 2027: Senator Yayi emerges as Gov Dapo Abiodun's successor

Ogun 2027: Senator Yayi emerges as Gov Dapo Abiodun's successor

Politics

a year ago

Senator Solomon Olamilekan has been tipped to become Ogun State's next governor following an opinion poll by the Federation of West African Freelance Journalists.

NIMASA boss risks dismissal over alleged non-compliance with financial report standards

NIMASA boss risks dismissal over alleged non-compliance with financial report standards

Nigeria

a year ago

There are calls for the dismissal of Dr Bashir Jamoh as the managing director (MD) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

2024 budget: Nigeria may lose millions of dollars support from partners, private sectors

2024 budget: Nigeria may lose millions of dollars support from partners, private sectors

Education

a year ago

Concerns have been raised about the 2024 Federal Government Budget, noting their concern over the lack of provisions for the Safe Schools Initiative.

Police give fresh update on Ekiti bank robbery attack

Police give fresh update on Ekiti bank robbery attack

Nigeria

a year ago

The Ekiti State Police Command has recovered three vehicles and two motorcycles used by the perpetrators of the bank robbery and tragic killing of three individuals.

Segun Adeyemi