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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Economic hardship: Abia Assembly cuts pension for ex-governors, deputies to fund development

Economic hardship: Abia Assembly cuts pension for ex-governors, deputies to fund...

8 months ago

Ramadan: Again, Peter Obi spotted amongst Muslims for Tafsir at Suleja Central Mosque, video trends

Ramadan: Again, Peter Obi spotted amongst Muslims for Tafsir at Suleja Central M...

8 months ago

Are Nigerian farmers safe? 165 killed in March as bandits rampage across states

Are Nigerian farmers safe? 165 killed in March as bandits rampage across states

8 months ago

BREAKING: Akpabio makes fresh claims over killings of 16 soldiers in Delta

BREAKING: Akpabio makes fresh claims over killings of 16 soldiers in Delta

8 months ago

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu's bail request denied by Abuja court

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu's bail request denied by Abuja court

8 months ago

Trending video: Peter Obi joins hundreds of Muslims for Iftar at Central Mosque in Maraba-Nyanya

Trending video: Peter Obi joins hundreds of Muslims for Iftar at Central Mosque...

8 months ago

Nigeria's economy alluring to investors, remarkably profitable, says IMPI report

Nigeria's economy alluring to investors, remarkably profitable, says IMPI report

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) claimed, backed by reliable evidence, that Nigeria's economy remains strong and attractive to potential investors.

"Atiku betrays reason and logic": Pro-Tinubu group slams ex-VP over comment on budget padding

"Atiku betrays reason and logic": Pro-Tinubu group slams ex-VP over comment on budget padding

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been slammed over his discontent with President Bola Tinubu's rapid accomplishments since he assumed office.

Nigerian governor excludes eggs from subsidised food program, gives reason

Nigerian governor excludes eggs from subsidised food program, gives reason

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has rejected a proposal to include "eggs" in the subsidized food items offered by the state government to vulnerable citizens.

Yahaya Bello: EFCC under pressure as calls to drop charges against Kogi ex-governor heighten

Yahaya Bello: EFCC under pressure as calls to drop charges against Kogi ex-governor heighten

The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) calls on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to dismiss the allegations against ex-governor Yahaya Bello.

"Justice served": Court sentences to 5 death in Rivers vigilante murder

"Justice served": Court sentences to 5 death in Rivers vigilante murder

The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced five people to death by hanging for the murder of Umezuruike Alex, the leader of a vigilante group.

How to apply: Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation rolls out 2024 scholarship scheme for students

How to apply: Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation rolls out 2024 scholarship scheme for students

The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation (ABSF) has begun accepting applications for the prestigious 2024 Scholarship Award program for Nigerian students.

N1.4bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns professor who allegedly scammed maize growers

N1.4bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns professor who allegedly scammed maize growers

A Federal High Court is hearing the case of Prof Uche Chigozie accused by the EFCC of defrauding the Maize Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria.

Tomori Williams: IGP, DSS, NSA, Gov Sanwo-Olu petitioned against excesses of alleged Land grabber

Tomori Williams: IGP, DSS, NSA, Gov Sanwo-Olu petitioned against excesses of alleged Land grabber

Legal advocates have appealed to the IGP and Lagos state to step in and assist residents who are allegedly experiencing difficulties due to land grabbers' activities

BREAKING: Fresh terror attack hits Kaduna, 87 kidnapped

BREAKING: Fresh terror attack hits Kaduna, 87 kidnapped

Terrorists carried out a fresh assault on the Kajuru-Station area in Kaduna State on Sunday evening, March 17 leading to the kidnapping of 87 people.

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