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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Niger Republic: Heavy losses as 23 troops die in brutal terrorist ambush

Niger Republic: Heavy losses as 23 troops die in brutal terrorist ambush

7 months ago

N29bn fraud: How Buhari tried to drop case of Nyako's case, former minister reveals

N29bn fraud: How Buhari tried to drop case of Nyako's case, former minister reve...

7 months ago

Why El-Rufai visited SDP chairman, ex-Kaduna Gov's spokesman reveals amid defection rumours

Why El-Rufai visited SDP chairman, ex-Kaduna Gov's spokesman reveals amid defect...

7 months ago

"Dump your dollars": Presidency issues warning to currency speculators

"Dump your dollars": Presidency issues warning to currency speculators

7 months ago

Obasanjo, Adesina to headline conference on tackling Africa’s leadership challenges

Obasanjo, Adesina to headline conference on tackling Africa’s leadership challen...

7 months ago

Abia pension law: Obasanjo lauds Gov Otti for repealing ex-governors outrageous benefits

Abia pension law: Obasanjo lauds Gov Otti for repealing ex-governors outrageous...

7 months ago

LP demands disciplinary action against Ajaero over vandalism, false ownership claims by NLC

LP demands disciplinary action against Ajaero over vandalism, false ownership claims by NLC

The Labour Party's leadership has officially requested immediate assistance from federal government authorities to protect their properties at its headquarters.

Insecurity: DHQ unveils plan to protect schools after kidnappings, CDS meets interior minister

Insecurity: DHQ unveils plan to protect schools after kidnappings, CDS meets interior minister

The Defence Headquarters has unveiled its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Safe School Initiative to combat cases of kidnappings in high risk areas.

Good news for Nigerian content creators as Instagram announces monetization feature, Tinubu speaks

Good news for Nigerian content creators as Instagram announces monetization feature, Tinubu speaks

Meta has announced plans to introduce new features on Instagram by June 2024, designed to enable Nigerian content creators to generate income via the platform.

Trending video: Nigerian soldier vows to find justice for fallen comrades killed in Delta

Trending video: Nigerian soldier vows to find justice for fallen comrades killed in Delta

A Nigerian soldier has expressed his readiness to participate in any mission seeking justice for the military personnel who died during a peacekeeping mission.

Full List: FG releases names of 9 persons, 6 BDC operators financing terrorism, Gumi's ally included

Full List: FG releases names of 9 persons, 6 BDC operators financing terrorism, Gumi's ally included

The Nigerian Sanctions Committee has revealed a list of 15 entities facing sanctions due to suspicions of involvement in financing terrorism in Nigeria.

"There's no point crying over my son's death", says Herbert Wigwe's father

"There's no point crying over my son's death", says Herbert Wigwe's father

Shyngle Wigwe, the 89-year-old father of the deceased CEO Herbert Wigwe of Access Holdings, has urged people not to grieve over his son's passing.

Delta killings: Military detains 3 suspects as investigation continues at Asaba HQ

Delta killings: Military detains 3 suspects as investigation continues at Asaba HQ

Authorities have captured multiple individuals believed to be connected to the recent tragic killing of 16 soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Delta State.

"Diabolical and barbaric": Accord Party, Ijaw youths react to gruesome killings of soldiers in Delta

"Diabolical and barbaric": Accord Party, Ijaw youths react to gruesome killings of soldiers in Delta

The Accord Party and Ijaw Youth Council strongly condemned the brutal murder of 16 soldiers during a peacekeeping operation in the Okuama community of Delta State.

Nigeria ranks world’s 102nd happiest nation as economic hardship bites harder

Nigeria ranks world’s 102nd happiest nation as economic hardship bites harder

The World Happiness Report revealed this Wednesday, Nigeria has dropped to the 102nd spot in the international happiness index, with a score of 4.881 points.

Segun Adeyemi