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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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How Wike wants to use lawmakers to impeach Rivers Governor Fubara, Atiku's media aide alleges

How Wike wants to use lawmakers to impeach Rivers Governor Fubara, Atiku's media aide alleges

Politics

2 years ago

Zamfara govt: Matawalle accused of releasing billions to furnish 14 uncompleted governor's lodges

Zamfara govt: Matawalle accused of releasing billions to furnish 14 uncompleted governor's lodges

Nigeria

3 years ago

"I just love this man": Reactions as Kano Gov Yusuf clears N1.5m medical bill of little Asmau Sani

"I just love this man": Reactions as Kano Gov Yusuf clears N1.5m medical bill of little Asmau Sani

Nigeria

3 years ago

BREAKING: Atiku attacks Supreme Court, says Nigeria has lost it

BREAKING: Atiku attacks Supreme Court, says Nigeria has lost it

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: Rivers State Governor Fubara reportedly served impeachment notice

BREAKING: Rivers State Governor Fubara reportedly served impeachment notice

Politics

3 years ago

Fresh controversy looms as Tinubu appoints APC chieftains as top INEC officials

Fresh controversy looms as Tinubu appoints APC chieftains as top INEC officials

Politics

3 years ago

Wike: Fani-Kayode calls for Gumi's caution over anti-religious sermon

Wike: Fani-Kayode calls for Gumi's caution over anti-religious sermon

Nigeria

3 years ago

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has offered counsel to Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, urging him to avoid exacerbating religious and ethnic divisions within Nigeria.

Pandemonium in Rivers as armed men take over state assembly after explosion

Pandemonium in Rivers as armed men take over state assembly after explosion

Nigeria

3 years ago

A recent update on October 29th has verified that there was an explosion at the Rivers State House of Assembly building, with armed men surrounding the complex.

N11bn fraud: Pressure on Tinubu as calls for Matawalle's sack from cabinet Intensifies

N11bn fraud: Pressure on Tinubu as calls for Matawalle's sack from cabinet Intensifies

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been told to terminate the appointment of the Defense Minister Bello Matawalle over alleged negligence of his duties.

Security: Meet Lola Bayode, Nigerian doctor who built ultramodern police post in Ondo State

Security: Meet Lola Bayode, Nigerian doctor who built ultramodern police post in Ondo State

Nigeria

3 years ago

Dr. Lola Bayode, founder of Dorian Home, Africa's largest orphanage, has recently built and generously donated a police station to the Ondo State Police Command.

Ex-minister Amaechi speaks after Tinubu's Supreme Court victory

Ex-minister Amaechi speaks after Tinubu's Supreme Court victory

Politics

3 years ago

The former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, broke his silence less than 24 hours after the Supreme Court affirmed President Bola Tinubu's victory.

Nasarawa Tribunal: PDP issues fresh warning to Gov Sule, APC ahead of appeal

Nasarawa Tribunal: PDP issues fresh warning to Gov Sule, APC ahead of appeal

Politics

3 years ago

The Nasarawa chapter of PDP has issued a fresh warning to the sacked Gov Abdullahi Sule and the APC for attempting to twist the narrative of the tribunal verdict.

Falana reacts to Supreme Court's verdict affirming Tinubu's victory in 2023 polls

Falana reacts to Supreme Court's verdict affirming Tinubu's victory in 2023 polls

Politics

3 years ago

Femi Falana (SAN) has emphasized that if the electoral commission in Nigeria becomes more efficient, the judiciary should not be responsible for deciding election

Insurgency: Gov Zulum declares all 27 LGAs in Borno Boko Haram-free

Insurgency: Gov Zulum declares all 27 LGAs in Borno Boko Haram-free

Nigeria

3 years ago

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, announced that Boko Haram does not have control over any of the 27 local governments in the state.

Fire outbreak: 20 injured as petrol tanker explodes in Kaduna

Fire outbreak: 20 injured as petrol tanker explodes in Kaduna

Nigeria

3 years ago

No fewer than 20 people sustained various degrees of injuries following a tanker explosion at a petrol station in Rigasa area of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Segun Adeyemi