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.

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UTME 2024: 260,000 candidates confirmed for mock test as jamb announces date for main exam

UTME 2024: 260,000 candidates confirmed for mock test as jamb announces date for...

8 months ago

Tinubu suspend electricity agency MD Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad over N1.2bn fraud

Tinubu suspend electricity agency MD Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad over N1.2bn fraud

8 months ago

Joshua vs Ngannou: Nigerian-born AJ vows to smash MMA knockout specialist

Joshua vs Ngannou: Nigerian-born AJ vows to smash MMA knockout specialist

8 months ago

Oluremi Tinubu: First Lady featured in '100 Leading Women in Nigeria'

Oluremi Tinubu: First Lady featured in '100 Leading Women in Nigeria'

8 months ago

How Tinubu sleeps 2, 3 am daily wakes up 8 am, presidential spokesperson reveals

How Tinubu sleeps 2, 3 am daily wakes up 8 am, presidential spokesperson reveals

8 months ago

Trending video: Obasanjo seen doing Legendary leg-work as ex-president marks his 87th birthday

Trending video: Obasanjo seen doing Legendary leg-work as ex-president marks his...

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Gunfire erupts between militia groups in Benue, leaving 45 dead

Gunfire erupts between militia groups in Benue, leaving 45 dead

A confrontation between opposing militia factions in the Gbagir neighbourhood of Ukum LGA in Benue led to the loss of seven family members and 38 casualties.

Call to Bar: Ex-minister Amaechi joins 2024 set, 251 make first class, 888 candidates fail exam

Call to Bar: Ex-minister Amaechi joins 2024 set, 251 make first class, 888 candidates fail exam

Former Rivers State Governor Chief Rotimi Amaechi, has recently been called to the bar as a lawyer, having completed his legal studies at Baze University in Abuja.

Tinubu’s advocates laud NEMA for proactiveness, transparency in discharging duties

Tinubu’s advocates laud NEMA for proactiveness, transparency in discharging duties

The Nigerian Renewed Hope Ambassador (RHAN) has praised the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for its proactive and transparent handling of its duties.

Tinubu's reforms will unlock Nigeria's fortune, says policy think-tank

Tinubu's reforms will unlock Nigeria's fortune, says policy think-tank

A policy think-tank said Nigeria's economic policies led by President Bola Tinubu would transform Nigeria's fortune from what it use to be to an elevated realm.

Activist Deji Adeyanju becomes a lawyer, offers free services, vows to fight corruption

Activist Deji Adeyanju becomes a lawyer, offers free services, vows to fight corruption

Deji Adeyanju, a human rights advocate turned lawyer, has committed to offering complimentary legal assistance to marginalized individuals in Nigeria.

Akande, Onu, others should call Tinubu to order, APC chieftain warns

Akande, Onu, others should call Tinubu to order, APC chieftain warns

Salihu Moh Lukman, ex-national Vice Chairman of the APC in the Northwest, has called upon the party's founding figures to guide President Bola Tinubu.

Tragic scenes as Boko Haram launches fresh attack in Benue IDPs, set houses ablaze

Tragic scenes as Boko Haram launches fresh attack in Benue IDPs, set houses ablaze

Boko Haram suspects has reportedly vandalised approximately 25 recently built houses meant for residents returning to Dikwa, located in Borno State.

Centre hails Chief of Naval Staff, Ogalla, over campaign against oil theft, arrests of criminals

Centre hails Chief of Naval Staff, Ogalla, over campaign against oil theft, arrests of criminals

The CALSER has praised Chief of Naval Staff Emmanuel Ogalla and the Nigerian Navy for effectively tackling oil theft and capturing criminals within the country.

Coastal Highway project: Tinubu support group tackles Afenifere leader Adebanjo

Coastal Highway project: Tinubu support group tackles Afenifere leader Adebanjo

Former leader of the Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has been slammed for his remarks regarding the planned 700km coastal highway.

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