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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Skit maker accused of killing UNIPORT lover breaks silence after police interrogation

Skit maker accused of killing UNIPORT lover breaks silence after police interrogation

Nigeria

a year ago

Missing N70bn: Ex-Zamfara govt official calls for Gov Lawal's impeachment

Missing N70bn: Ex-Zamfara govt official calls for Gov Lawal's impeachment

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Tinubu winner of 2023 presidential polls

BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Tinubu winner of 2023 presidential polls

Politics

a year ago

My mother treated me badly when we found out I was HIV positive, Mother of twins shares her ordeal

My mother treated me badly when we found out I was HIV positive, Mother of twins shares her ordeal

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Dele Momodu reacts as Supreme Court dismisses Atiku, Peter Obi's appeals

BREAKING: Dele Momodu reacts as Supreme Court dismisses Atiku, Peter Obi's appeals

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu's Supreme Court victory: Atiku, Obi told not to leave Nigeria

Tinubu's Supreme Court victory: Atiku, Obi told not to leave Nigeria

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Ex-President Buhari reacts to Supreme Court's verdict affirming Tinubu's victory

BREAKING: Ex-President Buhari reacts to Supreme Court's verdict affirming Tinubu's victory

Politics

a year ago

Ex-President Buhari has expressed his approval of the Supreme Court's ruling on the appeals brought forth by Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Mr. Peter Obi of LP

Supreme Court delivers judgment in Atiku, Peter Obi's appeals against Tinubu's victory; Live updates

Supreme Court delivers judgment in Atiku, Peter Obi's appeals against Tinubu's victory; Live updates

Politics

a year ago

The Supreme Court delivers judgment on the appeals filed by PDP's Atiku and LP's Peter Obi challenging President Tinubu's victory. Follow Legit.ng's live updates.

Breaking: CJN Ariwoola approves live telecast of Supreme Court judgement

Breaking: CJN Ariwoola approves live telecast of Supreme Court judgement

Nigeria

a year ago

Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has granted permission for the live broadcast of the Supreme Court's decision on the appeal for the 2023 Presidential Election.

Supreme Court: Police issues fresh directives ahead of crucial judgment

Supreme Court: Police issues fresh directives ahead of crucial judgment

Politics

a year ago

The police command confirmed on Wednesday, October 25, that it had deployed human and material resources to the FCT ahead of the much-anticipated judgement.

Supreme Court judgement date: Nigerians react, predict outcome

Supreme Court judgement date: Nigerians react, predict outcome

Politics

a year ago

The Supreme Court announced that it would deliver its judgment in the appeal of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi against President Bola Tinubu.

DSS released IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu? Fact emerges

DSS released IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

A recent update has verified that the claims and social media discussions suggesting the release of Nnamdi Kanu from the custody of DSS are inaccurate.

P&ID case: Why Nigeria must avoid another arbitral award, Ex-lawmaker speaks

P&ID case: Why Nigeria must avoid another arbitral award, Ex-lawmaker speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has received a call to capitalize on Nigeria's recent legal triumph in the British Commercial Court over Process & Industrial Developments.

Breaking: Tinubu approves appointment of CEOs in marine and blue economy sector

Breaking: Tinubu approves appointment of CEOs in marine and blue economy sector

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has appointed two new CEOs in Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as recommended by the minister

Just in: Senate swears in Elisha Abbo's replacement

Just in: Senate swears in Elisha Abbo's replacement

Politics

a year ago

Amos Yohanna has been formally sworn in as the newly elected Senator to represent the Adamawa North Senatorial District in the upper chamber of NASS

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