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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Economic hardship: FIRS released extra N30bn outside allocation to governors, Akpabio claims

Economic hardship: FIRS released extra N30bn outside allocation to governors, Ak...

9 months ago

"Pray for Naira": Shehu Sani urges Christians, Muslims as economic hardship deepens

"Pray for Naira": Shehu Sani urges Christians, Muslims as economic hardship deep...

9 months ago

Economic hardship: Popular Reps member Philip Agbese cancels birthday celebration

Economic hardship: Popular Reps member Philip Agbese cancels birthday celebratio...

9 months ago

State police: Constitutional amendment imminent as statutory conditions emerge for governors

State police: Constitutional amendment imminent as statutory conditions emerge f...

9 months ago

Lagosians trapped in devastating floods, video emerges

Lagosians trapped in devastating floods, video emerges

9 months ago

Former deputy speaker dumps PDP for APC, details emerge

Former deputy speaker dumps PDP for APC, details emerge

9 months ago

Good news as 2 England-born Luton Town stars ready to join Super Eagles after AFCON 2023

Good news as 2 England-born Luton Town stars ready to join Super Eagles after AFCON 2023

Recent reports indicate that Gabriel Osho and Elijah Adebayo, both players for Luton Town, are contemplating the possibility of playing for Nigeria.

Tinubu inherited "failed economy," ex-governor calls for understanding in tough times

Tinubu inherited "failed economy," ex-governor calls for understanding in tough times

Ogun East Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel has encouraged Nigerians amidst concerns about the country's faltering economy, urging them not to lose hope.

Civil servants on notice as FG vows to stop document leaks

Civil servants on notice as FG vows to stop document leaks

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation has has barred civil servants from disclosing sensitive government documents to the public.

Military general becomes first Nigerian to secure prestigious UN role

Military general becomes first Nigerian to secure prestigious UN role

Brigadier General Gabriel Olufemi Esho has been appointed Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).

NAF airstrike kills 3 ISWAP commanders in Borno state

NAF airstrike kills 3 ISWAP commanders in Borno state

According to a report from a publication focusing on counter-insurgency in Lake Chad, military airstrikes have allegedly led to the demise of 3 ISWAP leaders.

Catholic bishops in Nigeria finally reveal stance on Pope's same-sex marriage blessing

Catholic bishops in Nigeria finally reveal stance on Pope's same-sex marriage blessing

Nigerian Catholic Bishops have expressed disagreement with Pope Francis' position on blessing homosexual unions, indicating concerns that such blessings.

BREAKING: Good news as FG begins payment of ASUU’s withheld salaries

BREAKING: Good news as FG begins payment of ASUU’s withheld salaries

The government has finally disclosed the salaries previously withheld from university academics who are part of the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

"They will spy on me": Old video of Tinubu dodging questions on his economic plans goes viral

"They will spy on me": Old video of Tinubu dodging questions on his economic plans goes viral

A recently surfaced video showing President Bola Tinubu dodging inquiries about his plans for Nigeria's economy has garnered widespread interest on the internet.

Economic hardship: Presidency replies Atiku's criticism of Tinubu's policies

Economic hardship: Presidency replies Atiku's criticism of Tinubu's policies

The Presidency has dismissed recent assertions by former vice-president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar regarding foreign exchange (FX) as "false and absurd."

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