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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President Tinubu eulogises Nasir El-Rufai on 64th birthday

President Tinubu eulogises Nasir El-Rufai on 64th birthday

9 months ago

State police: Senate spokesperson gives fresh update

State police: Senate spokesperson gives fresh update

9 months ago

Dele Giwa: Court orders FG to revisit case of assassinated veteran journalist

Dele Giwa: Court orders FG to revisit case of assassinated veteran journalist

9 months ago

Anambra 2025: APC makes strong bid for Soludo to join their ranks? Fresh details emerge

Anambra 2025: APC makes strong bid for Soludo to join their ranks? Fresh details...

9 months ago

Tinubu bags new appointment at AU Summit in Ethiopia

Tinubu bags new appointment at AU Summit in Ethiopia

9 months ago

Policy group to govs: Increased allocation shared by states not reflecting on Nigerians

Policy group to govs: Increased allocation shared by states not reflecting on Ni...

9 months ago

Insecurity: How security chiefs secured confidence of senators

Insecurity: How security chiefs secured confidence of senators

The Senate scrutiny of security agencies over the state of insecurity in Nigeria has seen lawmakers pass a vote of confidence on the security chiefs.

PSG eyes Victor Osimhen as Kylian Mbappe's replacement

PSG eyes Victor Osimhen as Kylian Mbappe's replacement

Paris Saint-Germain is giving careful thought to recruiting Napoli's striker Victor Osimhen as a potential successor for Kylian Mbappe in the summer window.

Inside Scoop: 7 key points from Tinubu's meeting with state governors

Inside Scoop: 7 key points from Tinubu's meeting with state governors

President Bola Tinubu's with state governors highlighted a series of issues as he called for urgent action plans to curb them before they escalate beyond control.

Economic hardship: PDP governors acting irresponsible, says pro-Tinubu group

Economic hardship: PDP governors acting irresponsible, says pro-Tinubu group

The Tinubu Media Support Group has condemned governors affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that they are acting in a reckless manner.

Shehu Osidi: Tinubu appoints new CEO of Federal Mortgage Bank

Shehu Osidi: Tinubu appoints new CEO of Federal Mortgage Bank

President Bola Tinubu has approved Shehu Osidi to assume the position of managing director and CEO at the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).

BREAKING: Mbappe officially announces PSG exit as free agent

BREAKING: Mbappe officially announces PSG exit as free agent

According to reports, Kylian Mbappe has notified PSG of his plan to depart in the upcoming summer and he's expected to become a free agent once the season concludes.

Economic hardship: Tinubu's govt will kill Nigerians, says Atiku's aide

Economic hardship: Tinubu's govt will kill Nigerians, says Atiku's aide

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu said President Bola Tinubu knows nothing about the economy.

Explain to us why UK slides into recession, Daniel Bwala tackles Peter Obi

Explain to us why UK slides into recession, Daniel Bwala tackles Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi has been asked to explain the reason behind the United Kingdom plunging into recession.

Non-recognition: Injured soldier faults Tinubu for lavishing gifts on Super Eagles after AFCON 2023

Non-recognition: Injured soldier faults Tinubu for lavishing gifts on Super Eagles after AFCON 2023

A soldier has slammed President Bola Tinubu's decision to grant Super Eagles players houses, land plots, and national honors for their AFCON performance.

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