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.

4408 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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Tinubu forcing IMF policies on Nigerians, not inclusive, says APC chieftain

Tinubu forcing IMF policies on Nigerians, not inclusive, says APC chieftain

8 months ago

Economic hardship: Traders lock shops in Kwara, allege unfair taxation

Economic hardship: Traders lock shops in Kwara, allege unfair taxation

8 months ago

N4.8bn fraud: Hearing postponed due to EFCC's absence, case reassigned to new judge

N4.8bn fraud: Hearing postponed due to EFCC's absence, case reassigned to new ju...

8 months ago

Former power minister Agunloye sues EFCC for N1bn, gives reason

Former power minister Agunloye sues EFCC for N1bn, gives reason

8 months ago

Economic hardship: Tinubu orders reversal in cement prices of BUA, Dangote, others

Economic hardship: Tinubu orders reversal in cement prices of BUA, Dangote, othe...

8 months ago

Plateau: 16 APC lawmakers stuck as Speaker refuses swearing-in ceremony, gives reason

Plateau: 16 APC lawmakers stuck as Speaker refuses swearing-in ceremony, gives r...

8 months ago

Photos emerge as young man trek from Gombe to Abuja in honour of CDS Musa

Photos emerge as young man trek from Gombe to Abuja in honour of CDS Musa

A 29-year-old driver, Mallam Suleiman Rabiu from Gombe State, embarked on an extraordinary trip spanning more than 700 kilometers on bare foot to Abuja.

Nigerian man confesses to luring and killing 7 women via dating app

Nigerian man confesses to luring and killing 7 women via dating app

A suspect, Adebayo Olamide Azeez, believed to be involved in ritualistic killings, revealed on Thursday, February 29, how he lured seven women through a dating app.

Tinubu inaugurates Lagos Red Line rail: 7 Key facts to know

Tinubu inaugurates Lagos Red Line rail: 7 Key facts to know

The Red Line Rail Project in Lagos, Nigeria, is a major initiative that enhances urban transportation infrastructure in the city and other parts of the state.

Ozekhome sounds alarm, predicts dollar could reach N4,000 in 2024's end

Ozekhome sounds alarm, predicts dollar could reach N4,000 in 2024's end

Human rights Mike Ozekhome anticipates that should the Naira's depreciation against the Dollar persist at its present rate, it e might hit N4000 by the end of 2024.

FCT begins intra-city transit with free Wifi, security surveillance, others

FCT begins intra-city transit with free Wifi, security surveillance, others

The FCT has begun a repositioning of the city’s intra-city transport services with the introduction of 15 air-conditioned buses fitted with free wi-fi.

Photos emerge as Army rewards personnel for rejecting N1.5m bribe from cattle rustlers

Photos emerge as Army rewards personnel for rejecting N1.5m bribe from cattle rustlers

Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has acknowledged eight members of the Special Task Force for rejecting a bribe of N1.5m from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau State.

"Let the poor breath": TAF urges FG to prioritise needs of PWDs amid economic hardship

"Let the poor breath": TAF urges FG to prioritise needs of PWDs amid economic hardship

There's a call for President Bola Tinubu to help in meeting the needs of the most marginalized, particularly individuals with disabilities amid economic hardship

BREAKING: State speakers back state policing, agree to digitalise plenary proceeding

BREAKING: State speakers back state policing, agree to digitalise plenary proceeding

The conference of speakers of the state legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has unanimously backed the initiative for state policing amid rising insecurity issues.

Oronsaye’s report: Tinubu to sack workers? Information minister reacts

Oronsaye’s report: Tinubu to sack workers? Information minister reacts

After the Oronsaye’s report, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, affirmed that there is no plan to terminate employees.

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