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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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Karai-Karai: New Testament Bible translated into Yobe indigenous language

Karai-Karai: New Testament Bible translated into Yobe indigenous language

Nigeria

2 years ago

Just In: Senator Chukwuka Utazi submits resignation letter to PDP, gives reason

Just In: Senator Chukwuka Utazi submits resignation letter to PDP, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

“He just finished excreting 86 wraps”: NDLEA arrests popular businessman, shares photo, video

“He just finished excreting 86 wraps”: NDLEA arrests popular businessman, shares photo, video

Nigeria

2 years ago

Video shows embarrassing moment borehole refused to work during commissioning, Dele Momodu reacts

Video shows embarrassing moment borehole refused to work during commissioning, Dele Momodu reacts

Nigeria

2 years ago

Liverpool vs Luton: Nigerian Pastor Primate Ayodele under fire as prediction fails, video resurfaces

Liverpool vs Luton: Nigerian Pastor Primate Ayodele under fire as prediction fails, video resurfaces

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tinubu reacts as France set to return $150m Abacha loot

Tinubu reacts as France set to return $150m Abacha loot

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Private Jet conveying Tinubu’s minister, other govt officials crash-lands in Ibadan

BREAKING: Private Jet conveying Tinubu’s minister, other govt officials crash-lands in Ibadan

Nigeria

2 years ago

Adebayo Adelabu, the honourable Minister of Power has made an emergency landing near Ibadan Airport in Oyo State according to reports making the rounds

Noah Kekere: Alleged organ harvester 'runs mad' in police custody, medical association denies him

Noah Kekere: Alleged organ harvester 'runs mad' in police custody, medical association denies him

Nigeria

2 years ago

An emerging report has confirmed that embattled Noah Kakere, the doctor arrested for alleged organ harvest, has reportedly run mad while in police custody

Governor Fubara tenders public apology over Rivers crisis, thanks Tinubu for intervening

Governor Fubara tenders public apology over Rivers crisis, thanks Tinubu for intervening

Politics

2 years ago

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has apologised to the people of the state over the recent political turmoil between himself and his predecessor.

Security advisory: US warns citizens to avoid major hotels in Nigeria

Security advisory: US warns citizens to avoid major hotels in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 years ago

The United States government has warned its citizens in Nigeria, alerting them to "heightened risks" targeting prominent hotels in the country's major urban areas.

Appeal court gives crucial verdict over ex-Gombe gov's senatorial seat

Appeal court gives crucial verdict over ex-Gombe gov's senatorial seat

Politics

2 years ago

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday confirmed ex-Governor Danjuma Goje's victory as the senator representing the Gombe Central senatorial district.

Bayelsa poll: Gov Diri risks disqualification as court hears fresh suit to stop candidacy

Bayelsa poll: Gov Diri risks disqualification as court hears fresh suit to stop candidacy

Politics

2 years ago

A suit demanding the disqualification of Governor Douye Diri, from the forthcoming governorship election in the state has commenced at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

Ifeanyi Ubah: Appeal court decides fate of APC's recruit in Anambra South senatorial poll

Ifeanyi Ubah: Appeal court decides fate of APC's recruit in Anambra South senatorial poll

Politics

2 years ago

On Friday in Lagos, the Court of Appeal upheld Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah's victory in the 2023 Anambra South Senatorial District Election, confirming his win.

Abia Rep: Appeal court reverses tribunal's verdict declares LP lawmaker winner

Abia Rep: Appeal court reverses tribunal's verdict declares LP lawmaker winner

Politics

2 years ago

The Appellate court in Lagos State has upheld Amobi Ogah of LP as the elected representative for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency in Abia state.

President Tinubu vows to sack underperforming ministers

President Tinubu vows to sack underperforming ministers

Nigeria

2 years ago

Bola Tinubu said that the ministers in his cabinet would only be allowed to keep their positions if they continued to perform as expected with periodic reviews.

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