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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BREAKING: Jubilation as passengers enjoy free train service from Lagos-Ibadan

BREAKING: Jubilation as passengers enjoy free train service from Lagos-Ibadan

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Video emerges as Supreme Court nominee calls senators her husband during screening

Video emerges as Supreme Court nominee calls senators her husband during screeni...

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"I'm shocked": Obi reacts as Wike plans demolition of 200 Abuja houses for Presidential Fleet

"I'm shocked": Obi reacts as Wike plans demolition of 200 Abuja houses for Presi...

11 months ago

Remi Tinubu and DEPOWA disburse N950 million to support military and police veterans

Remi Tinubu and DEPOWA disburse N950 million to support military and police vete...

11 months ago

"Prayers have been our spiritual backing," CDS Musa reveals

"Prayers have been our spiritual backing," CDS Musa reveals

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Tinubu’s economic policies will start yielding growth in 2024, says Information Minister

Tinubu’s economic policies will start yielding growth in 2024, says Information...

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Scapegoats: Nigeria Police dismisses constables attempting to extort Dutch tourist

Scapegoats: Nigeria Police dismisses constables attempting to extort Dutch tourist

The Nigerian police have dismissed two special constables after a video surfaced showing them requesting money from a Dutch motorcyclist in November.

BREAKING: Tinubu arrives in Lagos for Christmas holidays

BREAKING: Tinubu arrives in Lagos for Christmas holidays

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Thursday, December 21, for the Christmas and New Year's yuletide celebrations with family and friends.

BREAKING: Keyamo approves appointment of new directors for aviation agencies

BREAKING: Keyamo approves appointment of new directors for aviation agencies

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, released the list of new directors in all the agencies under the ministry on Thursday.

Kano: Ganduje breaks silence over court verdict in Doguwa's election suit

Kano: Ganduje breaks silence over court verdict in Doguwa's election suit

The recent triumph of Alhassan Doguwa in the appeal court has been hailed by Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

Year in review: 5 most influential young Nigerian politicians in 2023

Year in review: 5 most influential young Nigerian politicians in 2023

The 2023 general elections saw the emergence of a new breed of leaders, ushering in a transformative wave with innovative viewpoints in Nigeria's politics.

Fubara vs Wike: How Tinubu slammed Rivers governor during peace treaty

Fubara vs Wike: How Tinubu slammed Rivers governor during peace treaty

Sources have revealed that President Bola Tinubu scolded Governor Sim Fubara during the Monday peace meeting with Wike at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

113 generals retire from Nigerian Army, defence minister Badaru reacts

113 generals retire from Nigerian Army, defence minister Badaru reacts

At least 113 Army generals have retired from active service after the expiration of their service year on Tuesday, December 19 at a regimental dinner in Abuja.

Confusion in Niger assembly as lawmaker dumps SDP for APC, details emerge

Confusion in Niger assembly as lawmaker dumps SDP for APC, details emerge

Yakubu Bala, a lawmaker in the Niger State House of Assembly, has defected from the SDP to the APC without stating a reason for the switch in allegiance.

Why I Resigned from Tinubu's Government, Lalong Reveals

Why I Resigned from Tinubu's Government, Lalong Reveals

Simon Lalong has opened up on why he tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from his role as the Minister of Labour and Employment.

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