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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Amid Nigeria's economic turmoil, Sheikh Jingir reaffirms support for Muslim-Muslim ticket

Amid Nigeria's economic turmoil, Sheikh Jingir reaffirms support for Muslim-Musl...

9 months ago

Atiku loses staunch supporter, Audu Mahmood, leads thousands of PDP members to APC in Jigawa

Atiku loses staunch supporter, Audu Mahmood, leads thousands of PDP members to A...

9 months ago

EFCC arrests ex-minister Hadi Sirika’s brother in N8bn aviation ministry investigation

EFCC arrests ex-minister Hadi Sirika’s brother in N8bn aviation ministry investi...

9 months ago

Edo 2024: APC cuts down 29 governorship aspirants to 4

Edo 2024: APC cuts down 29 governorship aspirants to 4

9 months ago

Kaduna: Sacked speaker reclaims assembly seat in rerun election

Kaduna: Sacked speaker reclaims assembly seat in rerun election

9 months ago

Popular Lagos prophet practising polygamy gives reason for marrying 3 wives

Popular Lagos prophet practising polygamy gives reason for marrying 3 wives

9 months ago

NYSC: FG bans deployment of corps members to 'very unsafe states'

NYSC: FG bans deployment of corps members to 'very unsafe states'

The government has just revealed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will no more deploy corps members to states considered "very unsafe."

Tragedy in Ondo varsity as female student found dead at hostel

Tragedy in Ondo varsity as female student found dead at hostel

A heartbreaking incident occurred at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, where a third-year Economics student named Ifeoluwa Adekunle was found dead.

Supreme Court in N12bn scandal as report alleges violation of financial regulation, details emerge

Supreme Court in N12bn scandal as report alleges violation of financial regulation, details emerge

The audit by the Auditor-General of the Federation revealed that the Supreme Court breached financial laws by exceeding a budget of N12 billion over five years.

'Dead Economy': Atiku talks tough in fresh Tinubu attack as pressure mounts on FG

'Dead Economy': Atiku talks tough in fresh Tinubu attack as pressure mounts on FG

Atiku Abubakar has voiced scepticism about President Bola Tinubu's recent economic initiatives, questioning the potential for the promised "renewed hope."

Ondo 2024: Governor Aiyedatiwa bags crucial endorsement for governorship bid, details emerge

Ondo 2024: Governor Aiyedatiwa bags crucial endorsement for governorship bid, details emerge

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been told to declare his governorship aspirations for the upcoming November 2024 gubernatorial election as he secured a major endorsement.

How Kaduna principal was killed by kidnappers, leaving 3 wives and 13 children behind

How Kaduna principal was killed by kidnappers, leaving 3 wives and 13 children behind

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has revealed how a principal in Koriga, Kaduna state was kidnapped and killed leaving behind three wives and 13 children

Anti-corruption: EFCC confirms recovery of N70bn in 100 days in latest report

Anti-corruption: EFCC confirms recovery of N70bn in 100 days in latest report

The EFCC has confirmed the successful retrieval of N70,556,658,370.5 in 100 days between October 2023 and January 2024, as revealed in a document.

Illegal mining: Oyo state uncovers high profile individuals behind criminal act

The Oyo state government has apprehended the suspect behind illegal mining and has vowed to take decisive action against anyone who violates the law.

Ganduje makes crucial proposal for integrating democracy in Nigeria as APC introduces handbook

Ganduje makes crucial proposal for integrating democracy in Nigeria as APC introduces handbook

The ruling party, APC has created a handbook for its upcoming Progressive Institute, which serves as the party's think tank and intellectual resource centre.

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