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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BREAKING: Tinubu makes 10 crucial appointments in ministry of finance

BREAKING: Tinubu makes 10 crucial appointments in ministry of finance

Nigeria

a year ago

NUPENG vs PTD: Forum of ex-national chairmen gives fresh update on rumoured split

NUPENG vs PTD: Forum of ex-national chairmen gives fresh update on rumoured...

Nigeria

a year ago

Illegal mining: ECOWAS parliament debates on regional regulatory laws

Illegal mining: ECOWAS parliament debates on regional regulatory laws

Asia

a year ago

Fee hike: Students protest as UNILAG closes registration portal, thousands risk expulsion

Fee hike: Students protest as UNILAG closes registration portal, thousands...

Education

a year ago

Illegal staff: Kano SSG uncovers JSS students, corp members employed by Ganduje's govt

Illegal staff: Kano SSG uncovers JSS students, corp members employed by...

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Imo PDP chairman murdered, details emerge

Breaking: Imo PDP chairman murdered, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

INEC boss accused of compromise in APGA chairmanship crisis

INEC boss accused of compromise in APGA chairmanship crisis

Politics

a year ago

The chairman of the APGA faction, Edogor Njoku, alleged that Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the INEC, is scheming to impede the course of justice.

BREAKING: Appeal court gives verdict in Ogun state gubernatorial election

BREAKING: Appeal court gives verdict in Ogun state gubernatorial election

Politics

a year ago

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the victory of Dapo Abiodun from the APC in the Ogun State Governorship election held on March 18, confirming his re-election

Ex-APC spokesperson reveals President Tinubu's world record

Ex-APC spokesperson reveals President Tinubu's world record

Nigeria

a year ago

Former spokesperson of the APC, Comrade Timi Frank has slammed President Bola Tinubu's dream to be inducted in the Guinness Book of Record for his reform.

Labour minister Lalong returns to senate, may quit Tinubu’s cabinet

Labour minister Lalong returns to senate, may quit Tinubu’s cabinet

Politics

a year ago

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has obtained his certificate of return as the Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly.

BREAKING: Appeal court announces date to deliver judgement on Kaduna governorship election

BREAKING: Appeal court announces date to deliver judgement on Kaduna governorship election

Politics

a year ago

The appeal court has announced that final judgment will be delivered on the Kaduna state governorship election between the APC and the PDP on Friday, November 24

Nasarawa verdict: Maku, Omeri distance selves from report on celebrating Gov. Sule’s victory

Nasarawa verdict: Maku, Omeri distance selves from report on celebrating Gov. Sule’s victory

Politics

a year ago

Some top chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State have denied celebrating the appeal court victory of Governor Abdullahi Sule.

PDP reacts to appellate court's judgment on Nasarawa guber poll

PDP reacts to appellate court's judgment on Nasarawa guber poll

Politics

a year ago

After the appellate court nullified the judgment of the election petition tribunal in the Nasarawa state governorship election, PDP strongly criticised the ruling.

PDP governors back judiciary despite upturning victories of 2 incumbents

PDP governors back judiciary despite upturning victories of 2 incumbents

Politics

a year ago

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reposed their confidence in the Nigerian judiciary despite sacking two of their incumbent at the appellate court.

Ondo commissioner brutally attacked by thugs over bursary award

Ondo commissioner brutally attacked by thugs over bursary award

Nigeria

a year ago

Suspected thugs have attacked the commissioner representing Ondo Central in the Ondo State Oil Development Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC).

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