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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Good news as FG extends free train rides till January 7

Good news as FG extends free train rides till January 7

10 months ago

Tinubu approves appointment of new directors for NPA, NIMASA

Tinubu approves appointment of new directors for NPA, NIMASA

10 months ago

Coalition hail Tinubu, Fubara over Rivers peace pact, gives reason

Coalition hail Tinubu, Fubara over Rivers peace pact, gives reason

10 months ago

Bye-election: Tinubu told to caution Gbaja's alleged plot to impose candidate for Surulere rep seat

Bye-election: Tinubu told to caution Gbaja's alleged plot to impose candidate fo...

10 months ago

Erratic scenes in US courtroom as convict leaps to attack female judge, video trends

Erratic scenes in US courtroom as convict leaps to attack female judge, video tr...

10 months ago

"We'll ensure justice": Police kill 19-year-old Nigerian student in Canada, FG reacts

"We'll ensure justice": Police kill 19-year-old Nigerian student in Canada, FG r...

10 months ago

Chidera Ugwu: Quack doctor who killed pregnant lady with injection arrested in Kano

Chidera Ugwu: Quack doctor who killed pregnant lady with injection arrested in Kano

The Kano state police command apprehended a 24-year-old individual named Mr. Chidera Ugwu, who lacked the proper qualifications as a medical doctor.

BREAKING: Protests rock Abuja over demolition threats by federal housing authority, photos emerge

BREAKING: Protests rock Abuja over demolition threats by federal housing authority, photos emerge

The residents of Zhidu Village in Abuja have staged a protest against the FHA's planned demolition of over 1500 homes without compensation or resettlement.

Probe Humanitarian minister, reverse suspension of NSIPA boss, PDP group tells Tinubu

Probe Humanitarian minister, reverse suspension of NSIPA boss, PDP group tells Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been told to reverse the suspension of Halima Shehu as National Coordinator/CEO of the National Social Investment Agency (NSIPA)

BREAKING: Governor Aiyedatiwa suspends caretaker chairmen in Ondo state

BREAKING: Governor Aiyedatiwa suspends caretaker chairmen in Ondo state

Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has suspended caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA).

Tragic scene as gunmen raid supermarket, kill four in Nasarawa

Tragic scene as gunmen raid supermarket, kill four in Nasarawa

On Tuesday, January 2, a tragic incident unfolded in the Karu Local Government of Nasarawa State, where a local supermarket became the target of an armed robbery.

"Buhari left empty treasury": Southwest APC leader Osoba reveals why Tinubu must borrow

"Buhari left empty treasury": Southwest APC leader Osoba reveals why Tinubu must borrow

The former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba has revealed that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's administration left an empty treasury before exit.

Kaduna: 40 bandits killed in heated clash with vigilantes in Birnin Gwari

Kaduna: 40 bandits killed in heated clash with vigilantes in Birnin Gwari

Recent information indicates that a confrontation ensued in Birnin Gwari between armed bandits and local vigilantes, resulting in the demise of 40 bandits.

Unusual visitor: Kano Emir’s son joins Oba of Benin for crossover service

Unusual visitor: Kano Emir’s son joins Oba of Benin for crossover service

There was an unusual scenario at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin City, Edo State when the Emir of Kano's son joined the Oba of Beni for crossover service.

N37bn fraud: Buhari's ex-minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, gets EFCC invitation

N37bn fraud: Buhari's ex-minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, gets EFCC invitation

The former minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq has been invited by the EFCC over an alleged fraud.

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