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

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

Nigeria

2 years ago

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

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

Politics

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

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

Nigeria

2 years ago

Fubara presents 2024 budget to 5 lawmakers at Rivers state assembly

Fubara presents 2024 budget to 5 lawmakers at Rivers state assembly

Politics

2 years ago

"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

2 years 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

2 years 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

2 years 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.

Rivers: INEC gets deadline to conduct by-elections to replace 27 lawmakers who defected to APC

Rivers: INEC gets deadline to conduct by-elections to replace 27 lawmakers who defected to APC

Politics

2 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission have been given 14 days to organise bye-elections for the 27 vacant constituencies in the Rivers parliament.

Tragedy as 10 die, 7 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

Tragedy as 10 die, 7 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

Nigeria

2 years ago

A tragic accident has occurred along the Kara axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The tragic event led to the demise of ten people and the injury of seven others.

BREAKING: Ondo governor Akeredolu begins another medical leave, hands over power to deputy

BREAKING: Ondo governor Akeredolu begins another medical leave, hands over power to deputy

Nigeria

2 years ago

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has handed over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as he sets out for another medical leave to focus on his full recovery

Customs officer caught on camera demanding 5k bribe from passenger at Lagos Airport to be probed

Customs officer caught on camera demanding 5k bribe from passenger at Lagos Airport to be probed

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) has reacted to the viral video of one of its personnel who was caught on camera extorting a passenger at the Lagos Airport.

Just In: Harvard University president Claudine Gay accused of plagiarism

Just In: Harvard University president Claudine Gay accused of plagiarism

Education

2 years ago

Claudine Gay, the first black president of the prestigious Harvard University is under pressure and have been asked to resign following allegations of plagiarism.

Coach B.I: The Rise of Africa's Leading Sports Content Creator

Coach B.I: The Rise of Africa's Leading Sports Content Creator

Education

2 years ago

Benard Emuobosa, widely recognized as Coach B.I, has established himself as one of Africa's top sports content creators, reshaping the digital sports media landscape across the continent.

Segun Adeyemi