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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Explainer: Why tribunal dismissed Rhodes-Vivour’s petition against Sanwo-Olu

Explainer: Why tribunal dismissed Rhodes-Vivour’s petition against Sanwo-Olu

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu declares war against illicit drug syndicate, gives NDLEA crucial instruction

Tinubu declares war against illicit drug syndicate, gives NDLEA crucial instruction

Nigeria

a year ago

Revealed: Akpabio pins fresh allegation on Emefiele

Revealed: Akpabio pins fresh allegation on Emefiele

Politics

a year ago

Chicago Varsity: Umahi slams Atiku, Obi supporters over Tinubu's certificate

Chicago Varsity: Umahi slams Atiku, Obi supporters over Tinubu's certificate

Politics

a year ago

"It's a global issue": FG explains why Nigerians don't trust their leaders

"It's a global issue": FG explains why Nigerians don't trust their leaders

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: NLC, TUC set to declare indefinite strike, hold joint press briefing

BREAKING: NLC, TUC set to declare indefinite strike, hold joint press briefing

Nigeria

a year ago

Godwin Emefiele: Tinubu receives interim report from CBN investigator

Godwin Emefiele: Tinubu receives interim report from CBN investigator

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government of Nigeria has revealed that the probe report on the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria over the past eight years will be made public

Revealed: How Peter Obi resisted pressure from Obidients to protest Tinubu's election victory

Revealed: How Peter Obi resisted pressure from Obidients to protest Tinubu's election victory

Politics

a year ago

The Labour Party (LP) has revealed that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi declined to lead a mass protest against Bola Tinubu's victory after the 2023 polls

Atiku’s aide dares FG to release details of petrol landing cost, pricing template

Atiku’s aide dares FG to release details of petrol landing cost, pricing template

Nigeria

a year ago

The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government has been accused paying for subsidy and lying to Nigerians over the deregulation of the petroleum sector

"Is MohBad a good name?" Pastor Bakare says late rapper reaped what he sowed

"Is MohBad a good name?" Pastor Bakare says late rapper reaped what he sowed

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church said the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (MohBad), may have reaped the reward of his actions while alive.

Section of Supreme Court gutted by fire, video emerges

Section of Supreme Court gutted by fire, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

An emerging report has confirmed that the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the Federal Capital Territory has been gutted by fire in the early hours of Monday

Nigerians drag Shettima for berating ex-classmate bank job who was best graduating masters student

Nigerians drag Shettima for berating ex-classmate bank job who was best graduating masters student

Nigeria

a year ago

VP Kashim Shettima became the centre of criticism when he said in a viral video that his ex-classmate, who was the best student, now works with a mediocre

Why Biden allegedly avoided meeting with Tinubu, French President Macron's connection, CRPA speaks

Why Biden allegedly avoided meeting with Tinubu, French President Macron's connection, CRPA speaks

Politics

a year ago

Emerging report has claimed that President Joe Biden if the Unites States snubbed a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his certificate saga

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu's deputy arrives court for Lagos election tribunal verdict

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu's deputy arrives court for Lagos election tribunal verdict

Politics

a year ago

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has arrived at the courtroom for the final verdict of the Lagos State governorship election petition court.

Revoked Land: FCT minister Wike gives Obi, Imoke, others 3 months grace

Revoked Land: FCT minister Wike gives Obi, Imoke, others 3 months grace

Nigeria

a year ago

The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has granted a three months grace period to owners of the 189 plots of land revoked by the FCT administration last week.

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