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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Kano demolition: Affected shop owners to get N3bn compensation

Kano demolition: Affected shop owners to get N3bn compensation

11 months ago

ECOWAS to lift Niger Republic's sanction? Fresh details emerge

ECOWAS to lift Niger Republic's sanction? Fresh details emerge

11 months ago

Kaduna bomb: Tinubu in trouble victims slam FG N33bn lawsuit, details emerge

Kaduna bomb: Tinubu in trouble victims slam FG N33bn lawsuit, details emerge

11 months ago

Amid economic hardship, Nigerian prophet plans to feed over 1000 children

Amid economic hardship, Nigerian prophet plans to feed over 1000 children

11 months ago

Shettima, Osinbajo, Ganduje, Akande, others to discuss transitional politics in APC

Shettima, Osinbajo, Ganduje, Akande, others to discuss transitional politics in...

11 months ago

Don't take side in Rivers, Ondo politics, APC chieftain warns Tinubu

Don't take side in Rivers, Ondo politics, APC chieftain warns Tinubu

11 months ago

2024 budget: Obasa sends crucial message to Sanwo-Olu over implementation of N2.24trn

2024 budget: Obasa sends crucial message to Sanwo-Olu over implementation of N2.24trn

Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has issued a crucial warning to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the N2.24 trillion 2024 budget.

After Obasanjo's ex-minister, EFCC declares another man wanted

After Obasanjo's ex-minister, EFCC declares another man wanted

A man known as Iluyomade Tolulope Akinwale has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, December 13.

Fubara presents 2024 budget to 5 lawmakers at Rivers state assembly

Fubara presents 2024 budget to 5 lawmakers at Rivers state assembly

Five lawmakers were present at the River State House of Assembly to receive the 2024 budget of Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday, December 13.

"Madam, sit in your office": Trade minister proposes to spend N1bn on Geneva trip, Oshiomhole fumes

"Madam, sit in your office": Trade minister proposes to spend N1bn on Geneva trip, Oshiomhole fumes

The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Investment, Doris Nkiruka-Anite Uzoka has been tackled for budgeting N1 billion for a foreign trip to Geneva, Switzerland.

"Waste of money": Ekiti governor Oyebanji appoints 162 aides, full list of appointees released

"Waste of money": Ekiti governor Oyebanji appoints 162 aides, full list of appointees released

Governor Abiodun Oyebanji on Wednesday, December 13 announced the appointment of 162 aides for his four-year administration comprising SSAs, SAs and others.

Rivers: Amid political feud, Gov Fubara celebrates Wike at 56

Rivers: Amid political feud, Gov Fubara celebrates Wike at 56

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State extended congratulations to Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and the current Minister of FCT, on the occasion of his 56th birthday.

Rivers: INEC gets deadline to conduct by-elections to replace 27 lawmakers who defected to APC

Rivers: INEC gets deadline to conduct by-elections to replace 27 lawmakers who defected to APC

The Independent National Electoral Commission have been given 14 days to organise bye-elections for the 27 vacant constituencies in the Rivers parliament.

Tragedy as 10 die, 7 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

Tragedy as 10 die, 7 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

A tragic accident has occurred along the Kara axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The tragic event led to the demise of ten people and the injury of seven others.

BREAKING: Ondo governor Akeredolu begins another medical leave, hands over power to deputy

BREAKING: Ondo governor Akeredolu begins another medical leave, hands over power to deputy

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has handed over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as he sets out for another medical leave to focus on his full recovery

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