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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Yahaya Bello: Kogi govt created Office of Immediate Past Governor? Fact emerges

Yahaya Bello: Kogi govt created Office of Immediate Past Governor? Fact emerges

9 months ago

How missing Ogun banker faked abduction over N1.7m debt

How missing Ogun banker faked abduction over N1.7m debt

9 months ago

ECOWAS: Mali, Burkina Faso give fresh update on planned exit

ECOWAS: Mali, Burkina Faso give fresh update on planned exit

9 months ago

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Coach Peseiro gives update on goalkeeper Nwabali's injury, fans react

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Coach Peseiro gives update on goalkeeper Nwabali's inju...

9 months ago

Tinubu's minister, Alake, reacts to posters declaring interest in Ekiti governorship

Tinubu's minister, Alake, reacts to posters declaring interest in Ekiti governor...

9 months ago

Emmanuel Ogalla: Group reacts as naval chief is accused of oil theft

Emmanuel Ogalla: Group reacts as naval chief is accused of oil theft

9 months ago

“We took a young team”: Cameroon Coach Rigobert Song on why they lost to Nigeria

“We took a young team”: Cameroon Coach Rigobert Song on why they lost to Nigeria

Rigobert Song, the coach of Cameroon, attributed his team's 0-2 defeat against Nigeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast to sheer misfortune.

Osun: Tragic scenes as gunmen kill influential PDP House of Reps aspirant, Gov Adeleke reacts

Osun: Tragic scenes as gunmen kill influential PDP House of Reps aspirant, Gov Adeleke reacts

A chieftain of the PDP and House of Representatives aspirant in Osun state, Richard Idowu has been shot dead by some unknown gunmen on Saturday, January 27.

Feyi Daniels: List of failed prophecies by Lagos pastor sentenced to life imprisonment

Feyi Daniels: List of failed prophecies by Lagos pastor sentenced to life imprisonment

Before his conviction for rape and domestic violence in 2024, the founder of iReign Christian Ministry, Feyi Daniels, had three failed prophesies.

Akwa Ibom: Senate President Akpabio's aide killed? Details emerge

Akwa Ibom: Senate President Akpabio's aide killed? Details emerge

Ubokobong Ime Udoworen, a special assistant to Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been reported missing after a mob attack by supporters of APC.

Rivers: Gov Fubara appoints ex-speaker Edison Ehie as Chief of Staff

Rivers: Gov Fubara appoints ex-speaker Edison Ehie as Chief of Staff

Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State has inaugurated Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie as the Chief of Staff at the Government House in Port Harcourt today, Monday

Supreme Court: Did Tinubu influence Rivers verdict? Gov Fubara comments

Supreme Court: Did Tinubu influence Rivers verdict? Gov Fubara comments

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has credited his victory at the Supreme Court to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who supported him through his ordeals.

Good news as Tinubu announces date for inauguration of minimum wage committee

Good news as Tinubu announces date for inauguration of minimum wage committee

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved initiating the tripartite committee to address matters related to the national minimum wage on Tuesday, January 29.

Tinubu petitioned to probe oil theft allegation against naval chief

Tinubu petitioned to probe oil theft allegation against naval chief

A group of concerned Nigerians has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate allegations of oil theft and contract split against the chief of naval staff.

Ganduje to Kwankwaso: Join APC, and I'll be your leader

Ganduje to Kwankwaso: Join APC, and I'll be your leader

APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje has told his arch-rival Rabiu Kwankwaso that he'll be his leader if ever he considers joining the ruling party.

Segun Adeyemi