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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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Sacked Kano governor sends another 150 postgraduate students to India

Sacked Kano governor sends another 150 postgraduate students to India

Education

2 years ago

Gov Sanwo-Olu honours Jaan Roose, man who walks on rope across Lagos bridge in viral video

Gov Sanwo-Olu honours Jaan Roose, man who walks on rope across Lagos bridge in viral video

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Godfather politics": Netizens react as Kogi governor-elect, Ododo, kneels for Yahaya Bello

"Godfather politics": Netizens react as Kogi governor-elect, Ododo, kneels for Yahaya Bello

Politics

2 years ago

"He's really lost weight": Video shows Emefiele on his way to prison

"He's really lost weight": Video shows Emefiele on his way to prison

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tight security: Peaceful atmosphere in Kano after appeal court sacks Gov Yusuf

Tight security: Peaceful atmosphere in Kano after appeal court sacks Gov Yusuf

Politics

2 years ago

Just in: Tinubu to depart Nigeria for G20 conference in Germany

Just in: Tinubu to depart Nigeria for G20 conference in Germany

Nigeria

2 years ago

Appeal court sacks Governor Dauda Lawal, declares Zamfara guber election inconclusive

Appeal court sacks Governor Dauda Lawal, declares Zamfara guber election inconclusive

Politics

2 years ago

The Court of Appeal on Thursday, November 16, announced the Zamfara State Governorship Election as inconclusive, mandating a re-run in three local governments.

Ondo power tussle: Fresh agitation emerges seeking Gov Akeredolu's resignation

Ondo power tussle: Fresh agitation emerges seeking Gov Akeredolu's resignation

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has been urged to promptly resume administrative duties or delegate power to his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Revealed: Tinubu allegedly cut ties with APC leaders, details emerge

Revealed: Tinubu allegedly cut ties with APC leaders, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Salihu Lukman has expressed concern recently about the growing inaccessibility of President Bola Tinubu to leaders and stakeholders within the APC.

Supreme Court: Full list Of 22 justices nominated for elevation

Supreme Court: Full list Of 22 justices nominated for elevation

Politics

2 years ago

Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has submitted the names of 21 justices nominated for elevation to the Supreme Court across all six geo-political zones.

Gov Adeleke declares Wednesday as Adire Day in Osun

Gov Adeleke declares Wednesday as Adire Day in Osun

Nigeria

2 years ago

Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Wednesdays as "Osun Adire Day" instructing all public officials to wear the textile material every Wednesday.

Malawian President Chakwera bans foreign trips for himself and cabinet members.

Malawian President Chakwera bans foreign trips for himself and cabinet members.

Africa

2 years ago

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has placed a ban on all foreign trips by government officials, including himself in a bid to save the country from economic ruin.

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant in Borno, details emerge

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant in Borno, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

A 45-year-old terrorists’ informant, Aji Dala, has been arrested by troops from sector 3 operation, Hadin Kai, in Monguno local government area of Borno State.

Baze University honours late First Lady Maryam Babangida with posthumous award

Baze University honours late First Lady Maryam Babangida with posthumous award

Education

2 years ago

The late former First Lady of Nigeria Maryam Babangida has been bestowed a Honorary Doctorate by Baze University Abuja 14 years after her tragic demise

"We want justice": NLC, TUC gives FG 6 conditions to call off nationwide strike

"We want justice": NLC, TUC gives FG 6 conditions to call off nationwide strike

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) national leadership has specified six conditions that must be met for the conclusion of their ongoing indefinite strike.

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