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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Alleged military coup: Defence HQ responds to rumoured plot to overthrow Tinubu's govt

Alleged military coup: Defence HQ responds to rumoured plot to overthrow Tinubu'...

8 months ago

Economic hardship: Labour unions prepare for nationwide strike despite government threats

Economic hardship: Labour unions prepare for nationwide strike despite governmen...

8 months ago

Edo primary: Idahosa leads massive protest, threatens Court action against APC

Edo primary: Idahosa leads massive protest, threatens Court action against APC

8 months ago

Ajaka to NLC: Shelve protest, give Tinubu's govt benefit of one year

Ajaka to NLC: Shelve protest, give Tinubu's govt benefit of one year

8 months ago

INEC releases 2023 election report, says outcome reflected wishes of Nigeria

INEC releases 2023 election report, says outcome reflected wishes of Nigeria

8 months ago

Obi reacts to Akpabio, Gov Makinde disagreement over alleged N30bn extra allocation to states

Obi reacts to Akpabio, Gov Makinde disagreement over alleged N30bn extra allocat...

8 months ago

Insecurity: Zamfara lawmakers impeach speaker, details emerge

Insecurity: Zamfara lawmakers impeach speaker, details emerge

The Zamfara State House of Assembly has ousted its Speaker Hon. Bilyaminu Moriki and appointed Bashar Gummi as the interim speaker of the parliament.

2027: PDP chieftain cracks code on calls for merger

2027: PDP chieftain cracks code on calls for merger

Dr. Segun Showunmi, a PDP stalwart in Ogun state, has expressed his thoughts on the party collaborating with other political groups for 2027 general election.

ECOWAS: Tinubu leads deliberation over military control in Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali

ECOWAS: Tinubu leads deliberation over military control in Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu, who heads the ECOWAS, is leading talks to reduce sanctions placed on military-led Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Niger.

2027 presidency: Is Atiku Abubakar too old to contest? PDP chairmanship aspirant reacts

2027 presidency: Is Atiku Abubakar too old to contest? PDP chairmanship aspirant reacts

Conversations are already on the radar over Atiku Abubakar's possible declaration of interest for the 2027 presidential election when he would be 80 years.

Herbert Wigwe: Nigeria receives US report on cause of helicopter crash

Herbert Wigwe: Nigeria receives US report on cause of helicopter crash

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has obtained the findings from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) over the death of Herbert Wigwe

Peter Obi reacts to INEC's release of 2023 general election report

Peter Obi reacts to INEC's release of 2023 general election report

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's Presidential Candidate in the 2023 elections, has leveled significant accusations against INEC, alleging that they misled Nigerians.

2024 Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons, Cameroon clash ends in stalemate

2024 Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons, Cameroon clash ends in stalemate

The Super Falcons of Nigeria played a goalless draw against Cameroon in Douala for the Paris Olympics qualification match and will play the return leg

FIBA Afrobasket 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigers withdraw over lack of funds, Peter Obi reacts

FIBA Afrobasket 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigers withdraw over lack of funds, Peter Obi reacts

Peter Obi has reacted to reports indicating that Nigeria's men's basketball squad, D'Tigers, will not participate in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers.

"I don't know what came over me": In Calabar, 29-year-old man kills mother, 62, sets house ablaze

"I don't know what came over me": In Calabar, 29-year-old man kills mother, 62, sets house ablaze

The Cross River Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man who killed his 62-year-old mother in Calabar blaming her for their worsening financial state.

Segun Adeyemi