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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Lagos police arrest notorious "one chance" syndicate in Surulere, Aguda, Cele area photos emerge

Lagos police arrest notorious "one chance" syndicate in Surulere, Aguda, Cele ar...

9 months ago

AFCON 2023: Tinubu breaks silence after Super Eagles lose to Ivory Coast

AFCON 2023: Tinubu breaks silence after Super Eagles lose to Ivory Coast

9 months ago

Economic hardship: “I can’t join other Nigerians criticising Tinubu”, says Sanusi

Economic hardship: “I can’t join other Nigerians criticising Tinubu”, says Sanus...

9 months ago

Silver medal: Super Eagles reflect on tough loss in AFCON final

Silver medal: Super Eagles reflect on tough loss in AFCON final

9 months ago

Kano on security lockdown as First Lady Oluremi Tinubu visits

Kano on security lockdown as First Lady Oluremi Tinubu visits

9 months ago

NLC to Tinubu: Curb inflation or face N1 million minimum wage demand

NLC to Tinubu: Curb inflation or face N1 million minimum wage demand

9 months ago

Economic hardship: Frustration mounts as 90 MDAs await January paychecks

Economic hardship: Frustration mounts as 90 MDAs await January paychecks

Emerging reports has confirmed that civil servants across about 90 governmental departments are still awaiting payment for their January salaries.

Atiku's former supporter poached by APC backs Tinubu to succeed, gives reason

Atiku's former supporter poached by APC backs Tinubu to succeed, gives reason

Audu Mahmood, who championed the emergence of the PDP New Generation and ex-ally of Atiku Abubakar, now throws his support behind President Bola Tinubu.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit dangerous for ECOWAS, analyst gives reason

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit dangerous for ECOWAS, analyst gives reason

The planned exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS has been labelled as the fault of the ECOWAS leadership and lack of knowledge in dialogue.

New moon sighting for Ramadan begins Saturday Feb. 10, says Sultan

New moon sighting for Ramadan begins Saturday Feb. 10, says Sultan

The NSCIA, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has told Muslims in Nigeria to watch for the crescent moon ahead of Ramadan

Tinubu signs amended electricity bill, will it fix Nigeria's power woes? Details emerge

Tinubu signs amended electricity bill, will it fix Nigeria's power woes? Details emerge

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his official endorsement to the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, thereby enacting it into law on Friday, February 9.

Edo 2024: APC clears 12 governorship aspirants ahead of primaries

Edo 2024: APC clears 12 governorship aspirants ahead of primaries

The APC in Edo State has given the green light to all 12 governorship hopefuls to compete for the party's nomination in the forthcoming September gubernatorial race.

Kogi indigenes drag EFCC to international community over harassment of Yahaya Bello

Kogi indigenes drag EFCC to international community over harassment of Yahaya Bello

The Kogi in Diaspora Association, which speaks for its indigenes worldwide, has called on the EFCC to stop its unjust persecution of ex-Governor Yahaya Bello.

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: Over 2 billion football fans watching AFCON 2023, says CAF president

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: Over 2 billion football fans watching AFCON 2023, says CAF president

Before the AFCON finals on Sunday, February 11, reports have verified that more than two billion football enthusiasts tuned in to watch the tournament.

AFCON Final: Doctor advises caution for fans with heart conditions

AFCON Final: Doctor advises caution for fans with heart conditions

A cardiologist from Olabisi Onabanjo University, has urged Nigerian husbands managing hypertension to avoid Sunday’s final match of the African Cup of Nations.

Segun Adeyemi