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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How Nigeria in 24yrs accomplished feat US couldn't until after 185yrs, Akpabio reveals

How Nigeria in 24yrs accomplished feat US couldn't until after 185yrs, Akpabio r...

11 months ago

BREAKING: Dino Melaye vows not to challenge Kogi governorship poll result at tribunal, gives reason

BREAKING: Dino Melaye vows not to challenge Kogi governorship poll result at tri...

11 months ago

Tech-in-the-Slum: 33-year-old Nigerian rolls out initiative to empower young talents in villages

Tech-in-the-Slum: 33-year-old Nigerian rolls out initiative to empower young tal...

11 months ago

Kano protest: CP orders arrest of police inspector over alleged killing

Kano protest: CP orders arrest of police inspector over alleged killing

11 months ago

Kano polls: APC lawmaker, Doguwa, exposes NNPP electoral fraud

Kano polls: APC lawmaker, Doguwa, exposes NNPP electoral fraud

11 months ago

BREAKING: Protesters flood streets of Kano over appeal court's sacking of Gov Yusuf

BREAKING: Protesters flood streets of Kano over appeal court's sacking of Gov Yu...

11 months ago

Demolition: Lagos gives residents of Orchid Rd, Osapa, 4 others 7-day evacuation notice

Demolition: Lagos gives residents of Orchid Rd, Osapa, 4 others 7-day evacuation notice

The Lagos State government has notified residents in Orchid Rd, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, Osapa, Oral Estate II, and along the Ikota River to evacuate.

Edo 2024: Wike sponsoring Gov Obaseki's deputy, Philip Shaibu? PDP chieftain speaks

Edo 2024: Wike sponsoring Gov Obaseki's deputy, Philip Shaibu? PDP chieftain speaks

The speculation that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is sponsoring the Edo state governorship ambition of Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has been dismissed.

A'court verdict: Tension in Kano as group uncovers plot to cause unrest in metropolis

A'court verdict: Tension in Kano as group uncovers plot to cause unrest in metropolis

The Progressive League of Youth Voters (PLYV) has revealed that there is plot to stage a riot in the metropolis of Kano on Wednesday, November 29.

BREAKING: Appeal court gives verdict in suit seeking to sack Gov Fubara of Rivers

BREAKING: Appeal court gives verdict in suit seeking to sack Gov Fubara of Rivers

Governor Siminalayi Fubara's victory at the Saturday, March 18 gubernatorial polls in Rivers state has been re-affirmed by an appellate court sitting in Lagos state.

BREAKING: President Tinubu set to present 2024 budget, writes senate

BREAKING: President Tinubu set to present 2024 budget, writes senate

The Senate, at plenary on Tuesday announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the national assembly about his readiness to present the 2024 budget

UNILORIN: VC approves 14-day paternity leave for workers

UNILORIN: VC approves 14-day paternity leave for workers

The management of the University of Ilorin on Monday, November 27 announced that it would commence paternity leave for all its male staff members.

Edo Guber: Moments after declaring for office, Obaseki's deputy, Shaibu, apologises to Oshiomhole

Edo Guber: Moments after declaring for office, Obaseki's deputy, Shaibu, apologises to Oshiomhole

The deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has tendered a public apology to ex-Governor, Senator Adams Alii Oshiomhole years after their heated feud.

"Public opinions can never take the place of law": CJN speaks amid court's sacking of 3 governors

"Public opinions can never take the place of law": CJN speaks amid court's sacking of 3 governors

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has urged judges to stand firm amid allegations of compromise and bribery against the judiciary.

Amid failure to meet ASUU demands, lawmaker push for 32 new federal varsities

Amid failure to meet ASUU demands, lawmaker push for 32 new federal varsities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other education experts have criticised lawmakers for tabling bills to establish 32 new universities.

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