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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Delta killings: Military detains 3 suspects as investigation continues at Asaba HQ

Delta killings: Military detains 3 suspects as investigation continues at Asaba HQ

Nigeria

a year ago

"Diabolical and barbaric": Accord Party, Ijaw youths react to gruesome killings of soldiers in Delta

"Diabolical and barbaric": Accord Party, Ijaw youths react to gruesome killings of soldiers in Delta

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria ranks world’s 102nd happiest nation as economic hardship bites harder

Nigeria ranks world’s 102nd happiest nation as economic hardship bites harder

Nigeria

a year ago

Economic hardship: Abia Assembly cuts pension for ex-governors, deputies to fund development

Economic hardship: Abia Assembly cuts pension for ex-governors, deputies to fund development

Nigeria

a year ago

Ramadan: Again, Peter Obi spotted amongst Muslims for Tafsir at Suleja Central Mosque, video trends

Ramadan: Again, Peter Obi spotted amongst Muslims for Tafsir at Suleja Central Mosque, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Are Nigerian farmers safe? 165 killed in March as bandits rampage across states

Are Nigerian farmers safe? 165 killed in March as bandits rampage across states

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Akpabio makes fresh claims over killings of 16 soldiers in Delta

BREAKING: Akpabio makes fresh claims over killings of 16 soldiers in Delta

Nigeria

a year ago

On Tuesday, March 19, Senate President Godswill Akpabio claimed that individuals responsible for the recent attack on soldiers in Delta State could be mercenaries.

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu's bail request denied by Abuja court

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu's bail request denied by Abuja court

Nigeria

a year ago

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja refused to grant bail to Nnamdi Kanu, the head of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Tuesday.

Trending video: Peter Obi joins hundreds of Muslims for Iftar at Central Mosque in Maraba-Nyanya

Trending video: Peter Obi joins hundreds of Muslims for Iftar at Central Mosque in Maraba-Nyanya

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi, the flagbearer for the Labour Party in the 2023 polls participated in the breaking of fast (Iftar) alongside fellow Muslims at the Central Mosque.

Nigeria's economy alluring to investors, remarkably profitable, says IMPI report

Nigeria's economy alluring to investors, remarkably profitable, says IMPI report

Economy

a year ago

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) claimed, backed by reliable evidence, that Nigeria's economy remains strong and attractive to potential investors.

"Atiku betrays reason and logic": Pro-Tinubu group slams ex-VP over comment on budget padding

"Atiku betrays reason and logic": Pro-Tinubu group slams ex-VP over comment on budget padding

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been slammed over his discontent with President Bola Tinubu's rapid accomplishments since he assumed office.

Nigerian governor excludes eggs from subsidised food program, gives reason

Nigerian governor excludes eggs from subsidised food program, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has rejected a proposal to include "eggs" in the subsidized food items offered by the state government to vulnerable citizens.

Yahaya Bello: EFCC under pressure as calls to drop charges against Kogi ex-governor heighten

Yahaya Bello: EFCC under pressure as calls to drop charges against Kogi ex-governor heighten

Nigeria

a year ago

The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) calls on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to dismiss the allegations against ex-governor Yahaya Bello.

"Justice served": Court sentences to 5 death in Rivers vigilante murder

"Justice served": Court sentences to 5 death in Rivers vigilante murder

Nigeria

a year ago

The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced five people to death by hanging for the murder of Umezuruike Alex, the leader of a vigilante group.

How to apply: Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation rolls out 2024 scholarship scheme for students

How to apply: Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation rolls out 2024 scholarship scheme for students

Education

a year ago

The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation (ABSF) has begun accepting applications for the prestigious 2024 Scholarship Award program for Nigerian students.

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