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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Customs officer caught on camera demanding 5k bribe from passenger at Lagos Airport to be probed

Customs officer caught on camera demanding 5k bribe from passenger at Lagos Airp...

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Just In: Harvard University president Claudine Gay accused of plagiarism

Just In: Harvard University president Claudine Gay accused of plagiarism

11 months ago

Coach B.I: The Rise of Africa's Leading Sports Content Creator

Coach B.I: The Rise of Africa's Leading Sports Content Creator

11 months ago

Ondo power tussle: Akeredolu’s deputy, assembly, speaker, summoned by Tinubu

Ondo power tussle: Akeredolu’s deputy, assembly, speaker, summoned by Tinubu

11 months ago

Exclusive: Ekiti varsity graduate set to break Guinness World Record

Exclusive: Ekiti varsity graduate set to break Guinness World Record

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Full list: APC political goons in Plateau scramble for Lanlong's hotcake ministerial seat

Full list: APC political goons in Plateau scramble for Lanlong's hotcake ministe...

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Just In: Action Alliance holds emergency NEC meeting on Kogi governorship election

Just In: Action Alliance holds emergency NEC meeting on Kogi governorship election

The Action Alliance Party in Kogi state has declared that it would not be filing any litigation at the election tribunal against the victory of APC's Usman Ododo.

Kogi poll: Int'l, local observers release INEC's scorecard as Ododo emerges gov-elect

Kogi poll: Int'l, local observers release INEC's scorecard as Ododo emerges gov-elect

The Independent Observer Mission in Kogi State Gubernatorial has released its scorecard on INEC's performance in the conduct of the November 11th exercise.

"We'll miss you": Children of veteran NTA broadcaster Aisha Bello confirm death

"We'll miss you": Children of veteran NTA broadcaster Aisha Bello confirm death

Aisha Bello Mustapha, a seasoned newscaster with the Nigerian Television Authorities (NTA), has been declared dead in a statement released by her family.

Crisis in Plateau, as suspected gunmen kill 4, burn monarch’s house

Crisis in Plateau, as suspected gunmen kill 4, burn monarch’s house

Four deaths has been recorded in a recent attack in Dungwel village, located in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Sunday, December 10.

Salihu Lukman reveals why APC chose Tinubu as presidential flagbearer

Salihu Lukman reveals why APC chose Tinubu as presidential flagbearer

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Salihu Lukman, has revealed the party's preference for President Bola Tinubu as flagbearer.

Delta chief in trouble as DSS raids home recover AK-47, others

Delta chief in trouble as DSS raids home recover AK-47, others

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Obi Nduka, the high chief of Asaba in Delta state after raiding his residence and found firearms.

Abuse of office: APC suspend Niger state LG chairman

Abuse of office: APC suspend Niger state LG chairman

Gambo Ibrahim, the chairman of Suleja local government area in Niger state and a member of APC has been suspended by the party for abuse of office.

Buhari's govt owing contractors N1.5trn, Umahi confirms

Buhari's govt owing contractors N1.5trn, Umahi confirms

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umhai, has revealed that the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari is owing contractors N1.5 trillion.

Akwa Ibom governor threatens to sack council chairpersons, gives reason

Akwa Ibom governor threatens to sack council chairpersons, gives reason

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has stated that he would dismiss any local government chairperson living in the metropolis instead of his local constituent.

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