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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Fresh crisis loom as Bauchi gov backs Ningi, faults Senate's suspension

Fresh crisis loom as Bauchi gov backs Ningi, faults Senate's suspension

Politics

a year ago

Ramadan: Hisbah issues crucial warning to non-Muslims in Kano, details emerge

Ramadan: Hisbah issues crucial warning to non-Muslims in Kano, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu’s govt to train 5m Nigerians annually to force down unemployment, poverty, says presidency

Tinubu’s govt to train 5m Nigerians annually to force down unemployment, poverty, says presidency

Nigeria

a year ago

APC Senator Yari Reacts to Report of Teaming Up with Atiku to form New Party ahead of 2027

APC Senator Yari Reacts to Report of Teaming Up with Atiku to form New Party ahead of 2027

Politics

a year ago

High food prices: FG to disband trade market unions? Fresh details emerge

High food prices: FG to disband trade market unions? Fresh details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Ondo 2024: Aiyedatiwa declares gov'ship bid, secures lawmaker's backing, full list emerges

Ondo 2024: Aiyedatiwa declares gov'ship bid, secures lawmaker's backing, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

CADEF: Cartels, insecurity, others behind rising cost of food items, expert reveals

CADEF: Cartels, insecurity, others behind rising cost of food items, expert reveals

Nigeria

a year ago

The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) has identified key reasons behind the increasing surge in food costs and urged the government to take action

FG gets $1.3bn boost for rail project linking Kano, Katsina, Jibiya and Maradi

FG gets $1.3bn boost for rail project linking Kano, Katsina, Jibiya and Maradi

Nigeria

a year ago

The Ministry of Transportation has obtained $1.3bn to finalise the construction of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi railway to renew ties between Nigeria and Niger.

Gumi to Tinubu: Avoid Buhari's mistakes, urged to dialogue with bandits

Gumi to Tinubu: Avoid Buhari's mistakes, urged to dialogue with bandits

Nigeria

a year ago

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has sought governmental approval to initiate talks with the group of bandits accountable for the abduction of 287 schoolchildren in Chikun LGA

How ex-CBN gov Emefiele allegedly awarded multi-billion Naira contracts to wife, in-law, witness reveals

How ex-CBN gov Emefiele allegedly awarded multi-billion Naira contracts to wife, in-law, witness reveals

Nigeria

a year ago

Godwin Emefiele has been alleged of awarding 45 contracts totalling billions of naira to relatives and associates, including his wife and an employee of the CBN.

Vincent Enyeama hints at return to Super Eagles, list conditions

Vincent Enyeama hints at return to Super Eagles, list conditions

Football

a year ago

Vincent Enyeama, the celebrated ex-Nigerian goalkeeper, voiced his willingness to return to the national team if granted the chance but with some conditions.

Senate on rampage as Sen Jarigbe accuses senior lawmakers of getting N500m each

Senate on rampage as Sen Jarigbe accuses senior lawmakers of getting N500m each

Politics

a year ago

The Senate is currently embroiled in a contentious debate regarding accusations of a N3 trillion exaggeration in the 2024 budget made by Senator Abdul Ningi

Abuja property dispute: Police aided takeover despite court order

Abuja property dispute: Police aided takeover despite court order

Nigeria

a year ago

Despite a court order issued by the FCT High Court in Bwari, one party involved in the Abuja property ownership conflict has obtained police support for the property

Ramadan: Photos emerge as Senator Yari begins distribution of food items to 250,000 households

Ramadan: Photos emerge as Senator Yari begins distribution of food items to 250,000 households

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Abdulaziz Yari has launched a Ramadan food distribution covering 250,000 households across Zamfara State which will benefit at least 1.2 million people.

Nigerian army says IPOB/ESN facility dismantled in Delta, suspects detained, photos emerge

Nigerian army says IPOB/ESN facility dismantled in Delta, suspects detained, photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Army has dismantled firearms and drone production facility run by individuals associated with IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network.

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