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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"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

a year ago

Kano unrest: DSS to investigate Kwankwaso? Fresh details emerge

Kano unrest: DSS to investigate Kwankwaso? Fresh details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

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

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

a year ago

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

a year ago

2024 appropriation bill: Why Tinubu's budget lacks strategic plan to improve Nigerians

2024 appropriation bill: Why Tinubu's budget lacks strategic plan to improve Nigerians

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu's 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion has faced criticism for its perceived absence of a well-defined strategy to enhance Nigerians' well-being.

2024 budget: Is N50 billion enough for student loan scheme? Economist speaks

2024 budget: Is N50 billion enough for student loan scheme? Economist speaks

Education

a year ago

The N2.18 trillion earmarked for education in the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget presented by President Bola Tinubu has failed to meet UNESCO standards.

"Partner in crime": EFCC arraigns couple for N2.7bn fraud in Lagos, shares their photos

"Partner in crime": EFCC arraigns couple for N2.7bn fraud in Lagos, shares their photos

Nigeria

a year ago

The EFCC has arraigned a Lagos couple before the special offence court in Ikeja for an alleged N2.7 billion fraud and the presiding judge remanded them in prison.

Kano unrest: Gov Yusuf dragged to United Nations, details emerge

Kano unrest: Gov Yusuf dragged to United Nations, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The United Nations has been petitioned to investigate Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the political unrest in Kano state and the alleged harassments of the judiciary.

"My man has never showed up.": 70-year-old woman gives birth to twins

"My man has never showed up.": 70-year-old woman gives birth to twins

Africa

a year ago

A medical facility in Uganda has announced the successful birth of twins through IVF treatment by a 70-year-old woman in an age-defying medical wonder.

Taraba: APC lawmakers to defect to PDP, group raises alarm

Taraba: APC lawmakers to defect to PDP, group raises alarm

Politics

a year ago

A warning has been issued to President Bola Tinubu concerning the upcoming departure of two federal lawmakers from APC to join the PDP in Taraba state.

Why ECOWAS must relax sanction against Niger Republic

Why ECOWAS must relax sanction against Niger Republic

Nigeria

a year ago

The leadership of ECOWAS has been urged to review the sanctions it placed on the Republic of Niger as it might be counter-productive for both nations.

Kano unrest: Who's to blame? Analysts reveal hard-knock details

Kano unrest: Who's to blame? Analysts reveal hard-knock details

Politics

a year ago

The federal government has been told to treat Kano cautiously following the political instability triggered by the appeal court's judgment of the state's guber poll.

Ondo crisis: Facts emerge over alleged forgery of Gov Akeredolu's signature to loot state

Ondo crisis: Facts emerge over alleged forgery of Gov Akeredolu's signature to loot state

Nigeria

a year ago

The Ondo State Government has denied allegations that certain individuals have been fabricating Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's signature to misappropriate state funds

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