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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Gov Adeleke declares Wednesday as Adire Day in Osun

Gov Adeleke declares Wednesday as Adire Day in Osun

Nigeria

a year ago

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

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

Africa

a year ago

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant in Borno, details emerge

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant in Borno, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Baze University honours late First Lady Maryam Babangida with posthumous award

Baze University honours late First Lady Maryam Babangida with posthumous award

Education

a year ago

"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

a year ago

NLC strike a distraction, Nigerians deserve better, Laolu Akande says

NLC strike a distraction, Nigerians deserve better, Laolu Akande says

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu told to sack NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, details emerge

President Tinubu told to sack NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has been told to dismiss his national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for his comment against the administration of ex-President Buhari.

Zamfara: Did Gov Dauda sponsor Atiku's legal team against Tinubu? Fresh details emerge

Zamfara: Did Gov Dauda sponsor Atiku's legal team against Tinubu? Fresh details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The allegation that Governor Lawal Dauda of Zamfara state sponsored the legal team of Atiku Abubakar against President Bola Tinubu has been debunked.

Tinubu's wife supports 1,709 widows and orphans of fallen military officers with over N400m

Tinubu's wife supports 1,709 widows and orphans of fallen military officers with over N400m

Nigeria

a year ago

Wife of the President of Nigeria, First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has gifted over a thousand widows and orphans N400 million as financial aide on Tuesday, November 14.

Nationwide strike: Ribadu summons NLC, TUC for emergency meeting

Nationwide strike: Ribadu summons NLC, TUC for emergency meeting

Nigeria

a year ago

The Office of the National Security Adviser, (NSA) have summoned a meeting with the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).

Trending video: Governor Adeleke ignored Ooni of Ife's handshake? here's what we know

Trending video: Governor Adeleke ignored Ooni of Ife's handshake? here's what we know

Nigeria

a year ago

The Osun state government has cleared the air on the trending video where Governor Ademola Adeleke allegedly snubbed the handshake of the Ooni of Ife.

Returning body of Nigerian medical student murdered in Philipines will cost N35m, FG says

Returning body of Nigerian medical student murdered in Philipines will cost N35m, FG says

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government of Nigeria has revealed that a suit has been filed against the employers of a Nigerian medical student murdered in the Philippines.

BREAKING: PDP NWC rejects Ude Okoye as national secretary

BREAKING: PDP NWC rejects Ude Okoye as national secretary

Politics

a year ago

The PDP national working committee has retained Senator Samuel Anyawu as the party's national secretary despite contesting in the Imo state gubernatorial poll.

ADC to Tinubu: "Your government must be welcoming to all"

ADC to Tinubu: "Your government must be welcoming to all"

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has received a call to open the doors of investment to global investors in order to alleviate Nigeria's ongoing economic challenges.

Igbo presidency: “It’s so painful, I don’t know why Nigeria don’t trust us”, Wabara laments

Igbo presidency: “It’s so painful, I don’t know why Nigeria don’t trust us”, Wabara laments

Politics

a year ago

Ex-senate president Dr. Adolphus Wabara has expressed regret that he may not live long enough to witness an Igbo individual assume the presidency in Nigeria.

Segun Adeyemi