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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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

Police give fresh update on Ekiti bank robbery attack

Police give fresh update on Ekiti bank robbery attack

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Former NNPC board chairman Thomas John dies at 84

Breaking: Former NNPC board chairman Thomas John dies at 84

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano demolition: Affected shop owners to get N3bn compensation

Kano demolition: Affected shop owners to get N3bn compensation

Nigeria

a year ago

ECOWAS to lift Niger Republic's sanction? Fresh details emerge

ECOWAS to lift Niger Republic's sanction? Fresh details emerge

Africa

a year ago

Kaduna bomb: Tinubu in trouble victims slam FG N33bn lawsuit, details emerge

Kaduna bomb: Tinubu in trouble victims slam FG N33bn lawsuit, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid economic hardship, Nigerian prophet plans to feed over 1000 children

Amid economic hardship, Nigerian prophet plans to feed over 1000 children

Nigeria

a year ago

The leader of the Pacesetters Prophetic Interdenominational Ministry in Warri, Prophet Christson Orovwuje has revealed plans to feed 1000 children in January 2024.

Shettima, Osinbajo, Ganduje, Akande, others to discuss transitional politics in APC

Shettima, Osinbajo, Ganduje, Akande, others to discuss transitional politics in APC

Politics

a year ago

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress, Salihu Lukman has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is like every other Nigerian.

Don't take side in Rivers, Ondo politics, APC chieftain warns Tinubu

Don't take side in Rivers, Ondo politics, APC chieftain warns Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

A chieftain of the APC has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remain neutral and apolitical in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State and Ondo State.

2024 budget: Obasa sends crucial message to Sanwo-Olu over implementation of N2.24trn

2024 budget: Obasa sends crucial message to Sanwo-Olu over implementation of N2.24trn

Politics

a year ago

Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has issued a crucial warning to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the N2.24 trillion 2024 budget.

After Obasanjo's ex-minister, EFCC declares another man wanted

After Obasanjo's ex-minister, EFCC declares another man wanted

Nigeria

a year ago

A man known as Iluyomade Tolulope Akinwale has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, December 13.

Fubara presents 2024 budget to 5 lawmakers at Rivers state assembly

Fubara presents 2024 budget to 5 lawmakers at Rivers state assembly

Politics

a year ago

Five lawmakers were present at the River State House of Assembly to receive the 2024 budget of Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday, December 13.

"Madam, sit in your office": Trade minister proposes to spend N1bn on Geneva trip, Oshiomhole fumes

"Madam, sit in your office": Trade minister proposes to spend N1bn on Geneva trip, Oshiomhole fumes

Nigeria

a year ago

The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Investment, Doris Nkiruka-Anite Uzoka has been tackled for budgeting N1 billion for a foreign trip to Geneva, Switzerland.

"Waste of money": Ekiti governor Oyebanji appoints 162 aides, full list of appointees released

"Waste of money": Ekiti governor Oyebanji appoints 162 aides, full list of appointees released

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Abiodun Oyebanji on Wednesday, December 13 announced the appointment of 162 aides for his four-year administration comprising SSAs, SAs and others.

Rivers: Amid political feud, Gov Fubara celebrates Wike at 56

Rivers: Amid political feud, Gov Fubara celebrates Wike at 56

Politics

a year ago

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State extended congratulations to Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and the current Minister of FCT, on the occasion of his 56th birthday.

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