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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Group Sends Message to Kano Governor over Alleged Plot to Reinstate Former Emir Sanusi

Group Sends Message to Kano Governor over Alleged Plot to Reinstate Former Emir...

9 months ago

Herbert Wigwe: Fresh details emerge in investigation of helicopter crash, photos released

Herbert Wigwe: Fresh details emerge in investigation of helicopter crash, photos...

9 months ago

APC chairmanship: Party elders back Ganduje beyond 2027

APC chairmanship: Party elders back Ganduje beyond 2027

9 months ago

“Nothing Will Separate Us”: Abike Dabiri Goes Cosy With Husband in Viral Valentine’s Tribute

“Nothing Will Separate Us”: Abike Dabiri Goes Cosy With Husband in Viral Valenti...

9 months ago

JUST IN: Tinubu jets off to Addis Ababa for 37th African Union Summit

JUST IN: Tinubu jets off to Addis Ababa for 37th African Union Summit

9 months ago

Onuesoke to Adeboye: Nigeria's problem isn't spiritual, requires stern action from leaders

Onuesoke to Adeboye: Nigeria's problem isn't spiritual, requires stern action fr...

9 months ago

Pressure on Tinubu as Emir of Kano questions decision to move FAAN, CBN departments to Lagos

Pressure on Tinubu as Emir of Kano questions decision to move FAAN, CBN departments to Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged by the Emir of Kano to be transparent over the relocation of the headquarters of CBN and FAAN to Lagos state.

UNILORIN under fire for N1.2bn discrepancy in government remittance

UNILORIN under fire for N1.2bn discrepancy in government remittance

The University of Ilorin has been marked in the annual report of the Auditor General for the Federation for failing to remit N1 billion to the federal government.

Valentine: List of countries where February 14th is just another day

Valentine: List of countries where February 14th is just another day

In countries such as Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia, engaging in Valentine's Day festivities involving gifts like flowers, or alcohol may lead to repercussions.

AFCON: Nigeria’s senior player blames Super Eagles’ loss on Peseiro’s tactics

AFCON: Nigeria’s senior player blames Super Eagles’ loss on Peseiro’s tactics

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has admitted that the coaching strategies played a significant role in the team's defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

BREAKING: Tinubu rewards Super Eagles with national merit awards, plots of land, flats in Abuja

BREAKING: Tinubu rewards Super Eagles with national merit awards, plots of land, flats in Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of Niger (MON) upon every member of the Super Eagles Squad in Abuja.

"We're proud of you": Sports minister gives Iwobi moral support after social media troll

"We're proud of you": Sports minister gives Iwobi moral support after social media troll

Nigeria's Sports Development Minister, John Owan Enoh has offered moral support to Alex Iwobi following his social media backlash with fans after the AFCON final.

AFCON: FG celebrates Super Eagles silver medal finish with breakfast reception in Abuja, photos emerge

AFCON: FG celebrates Super Eagles silver medal finish with breakfast reception in Abuja, photos emerge

The Super Eagles squad has arrived in the FCT, Abuja, following their runner-up finish in the recently concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Gbajabiamila: Activist sends crucial message to Tinubu's CoS over social media regulation

Gbajabiamila: Activist sends crucial message to Tinubu's CoS over social media regulation

Comrade Deji Adeyanju, the convener of the Concerned Nigerians, has raised concerns regarding the political class' planned effort to control social media.

Herbert Wigwe: FG, US govt collaborates in helicopter crash probe

Herbert Wigwe: FG, US govt collaborates in helicopter crash probe

The Federal Government announced that it has begun talks with the United States government concerning the inquiry into a helicopter accident in California, USA.

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