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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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Tinubu's Cabinet: Umahi, Tunji-Ojo resign to become ministers

Tinubu's Cabinet: Umahi, Tunji-Ojo resign to become ministers

Politics

3 years ago

Video: Crowd go berserk with applause at Wike's inauguration as minister

Video: Crowd go berserk with applause at Wike's inauguration as minister

Politics

3 years ago

Tribunal: Buhari's former aide reacts to Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso's alleged merger

Tribunal: Buhari's former aide reacts to Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso's alleged merger

Politics

3 years ago

Re-run: Tinubu, APC in trouble as Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso open merger talks

Re-run: Tinubu, APC in trouble as Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso open merger talks

Politics

3 years ago

Coup d'état: ECOWAS, Niger junta disagree over transition plan as Pope Francis intervenes

Coup d'état: ECOWAS, Niger junta disagree over transition plan as Pope Francis intervenes

Africa

3 years ago

“For What Exactly”: Knocks, reactions over northern governor's appointment of 131 female SSAs

“For What Exactly”: Knocks, reactions over northern governor's appointment of 131 female SSAs

Politics

3 years ago

Festus Keyamo: 5 interesting facts you probably didn't know about Tinubu's minister of aviation

Festus Keyamo: 5 interesting facts you probably didn't know about Tinubu's minister of aviation

Politics

3 years ago

Festus Keyamo's journey from a passionate legal student to a prominent human rights activist and politician highlights his commitment to societal progress.

Tribunal: PDP chairman sends strong message to APC amid distortion of witness testimonies

Tribunal: PDP chairman sends strong message to APC amid distortion of witness testimonies

Politics

3 years ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State have been accused of twisting the testimonies of witnesses in the ongoing election petition tribunal.

Anti-party: Is PDP finally ready to punish Wike, Makinde, Ortom, others? Details emerge

Anti-party: Is PDP finally ready to punish Wike, Makinde, Ortom, others? Details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party has revealed that the suspension of ex-Governor Nyesom Wike as a party member would be announced after his inauguration as minister

Ex-PDP governor refused to return official jet after leaving office? state govt reacts

Ex-PDP governor refused to return official jet after leaving office? state govt reacts

Politics

3 years ago

The SSA to the Akwa Ibom Governor Essien Ndueso, has dismissed claims that ex-governor, Udom Emmanuel, was still in possession of the governor’s official jet.

‘All Eyes on the Judiciary’: Tinubu ordered removal of billboard? Facts emerge ahead of tribunal judgement

‘All Eyes on the Judiciary’: Tinubu ordered removal of billboard? Facts emerge ahead of tribunal judgement

Nigeria

3 years ago

Dr Olalekan Fadolapo, the director-general of ARCON, has denied receiving an order from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pull down a controversial billboard ad.

"Everybody wants to align before court judgment": Reactions as Obi, Akpabio, Barau link-up in Kano

"Everybody wants to align before court judgment": Reactions as Obi, Akpabio, Barau link-up in Kano

Politics

3 years ago

The bannerman of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has become a trendy topic on social media after he was pictured with Senator Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau.

Coup d'état: ECOWAS military chiefs agree on date to invade Niger

Coup d'état: ECOWAS military chiefs agree on date to invade Niger

Africa

3 years ago

The military chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States said they are ready to lead their troops to launch an attack on Niger if dialogue fails.

Revealed: Moment Akpabio speaks about Obi's attendance at Barau's son's wedding in Kano

Revealed: Moment Akpabio speaks about Obi's attendance at Barau's son's wedding in Kano

Politics

3 years ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hailed the presence of the Labour Party bannerman, Peter Obi, at the wedding of the son of Senator Jibrin Barau in Kano

Godwin Emefiele: DSS pick up ex-minting and printing MD amid connection with suspended CBN boss

Godwin Emefiele: DSS pick up ex-minting and printing MD amid connection with suspended CBN boss

Nigeria

3 years ago

The former managing director of Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC), Abbas Umar Masanawa, has been arrested by operatives of DSS in Abuja

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