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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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BREAKING: Nigerian Customs announces promotion of 357 officers

BREAKING: Nigerian Customs announces promotion of 357 officers

Nigeria

2 years ago

Kaduna killings: El-Rufai, Sanusi storms community of airstrike victims

Kaduna killings: El-Rufai, Sanusi storms community of airstrike victims

Nigeria

2 years ago

Kaduna bomb: Photos emerge as northern senators visit airstrike victims, donate N58m

Kaduna bomb: Photos emerge as northern senators visit airstrike victims, donate N58m

Nigeria

2 years ago

2027: Labour Party breaks silence over rumoured withdrawal from PDP, NNPP coalition

2027: Labour Party breaks silence over rumoured withdrawal from PDP, NNPP coalition

Politics

2 years ago

Edo 2024: Gov Obaseki's anointed, Asue Ighodalo, resigns as Nigerian Breweries chairman

Edo 2024: Gov Obaseki's anointed, Asue Ighodalo, resigns as Nigerian Breweries chairman

Politics

2 years ago

Kogi poll: APM guber candidate drags Ododo to tribunal? Fresh fact emerges

Kogi poll: APM guber candidate drags Ododo to tribunal? Fresh fact emerges

Politics

2 years ago

Kogi: SDP reveals why it refused to challenge Ododo's victory at tribunal

Kogi: SDP reveals why it refused to challenge Ododo's victory at tribunal

Politics

2 years ago

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi state has recognised Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the governorship poll.

Edo 2024: Ganduje alerted as Okpebholo risks losing APC's ticket

Edo 2024: Ganduje alerted as Okpebholo risks losing APC's ticket

Politics

2 years ago

The national chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has been told to block the candidacy of Senator Monday Okpebholo for the upcoming gubernatorial poll in Edo.

Gender-based violence: "I don't think we're where we used to be", says Fashola

Gender-based violence: "I don't think we're where we used to be", says Fashola

Nigeria

2 years ago

Christian Aid (UK) in Nigeria has rolled out a game-changing plan for women's economic security and to reduce the risk of violence against them in the soiciety.

"Forever grateful": 26-year-old Kano indigene who married 49-year-old American joins US military

"Forever grateful": 26-year-old Kano indigene who married 49-year-old American joins US military

Nigeria

2 years ago

Suleiman Isah, a 26-year-old indigene of Kano state who married an American citizen, Janine Reimann, has joined the US Army 3 years into their union as a couple

Kano unrest: DSS to investigate Kwankwaso? Fresh details emerge

Kano unrest: DSS to investigate Kwankwaso? Fresh details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The DSS has been urged to promptly summon former Kano state governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for questioning regarding recent protests in the state.

Blaming Buhari over current hardship disrespectful to Nigerians, says APC chieftain

Blaming Buhari over current hardship disrespectful to Nigerians, says APC chieftain

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu and his allies have been urged to tackle the failures of the previous administration rather blaming them for the current hardship in Nigeria.

BREAKING: Court orders retrieval of official vehicles taken away by Matawalle

BREAKING: Court orders retrieval of official vehicles taken away by Matawalle

Nigeria

2 years ago

A Federal High Court in Sokoto has dismissed a suit filed by the former governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle, over ownership of official vehicles.

COP28: Nigeria begins move for switch to solar energy, electric cars, details emerge

COP28: Nigeria begins move for switch to solar energy, electric cars, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigeria has achieved a noteworthy accomplishment during the 28th Conference of Parties in Dubai, UAE with the signing of an MoU to aid smooth transition of energy.

Appropriation bill: Why Tinubu's budget will ensure value for money, ex-lawmaker

Appropriation bill: Why Tinubu's budget will ensure value for money, ex-lawmaker

Nigeria

2 years ago

A former member of the House of Reps, Robinson Uwak, has hailed President Bola Tinubu and his team for the successful presentation of the 2024 Appropriation Bill.

Segun Adeyemi