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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FG: 5,000 civil servants might not get paid before Christmas, details emerge

FG: 5,000 civil servants might not get paid before Christmas, details emerge

a year ago

Why Sanwo-Olu should resign, Rhodes-Vivour gives alleged evidence of reckless spending

Why Sanwo-Olu should resign, Rhodes-Vivour gives alleged evidence of reckless sp...

a year ago

ECOWAS parliament seeks lifting of sanctions against Niger Republic

ECOWAS parliament seeks lifting of sanctions against Niger Republic

a year ago

"Operation Hadarin Daji": Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Sokoto

"Operation Hadarin Daji": Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Sokoto

a year ago

BREAKING: ECOWAS parliament resumes plenary to commence debate on security, other regional issues

BREAKING: ECOWAS parliament resumes plenary to commence debate on security, othe...

a year ago

Man who killed 7 DSS officers in 2015 sentenced to death

Man who killed 7 DSS officers in 2015 sentenced to death

a year ago

Plateau crisis worsens as state assembly speaker, deputy resign

Plateau crisis worsens as state assembly speaker, deputy resign

The speaker and deputy house speaker of the Plateau State Parliament Hon. Moses Thomas Sule, and Hon. Gwottaon Fom have both tendered their resignation.

Subsidy removal: Electric vehicle firm set to rival Uber, others

Subsidy removal: Electric vehicle firm set to rival Uber, others

A mobility company specialising in electric vehicle charging is gearing up to commence its services, aiming to alleviate the financial impact of hiked transport cost

Governing Nigerians not an easy task, says Buhari, opens up on cabal

Governing Nigerians not an easy task, says Buhari, opens up on cabal

Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he tried his best to govern Nigeria, noting that he would adopt the same approach again if given the opportunity.

Obasanjo indicts INEC with bribery allegation, details emerge

Obasanjo indicts INEC with bribery allegation, details emerge

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed his soar encounter with the Independent National Electoral Commission during the local government election in 1998.

Finally, Buhari opens up on naira redesign policy amid Emefiele's ordeal

Finally, Buhari opens up on naira redesign policy amid Emefiele's ordeal

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he approved the naira redesign policy to protect his integrity ahead of the much-anticipated 2023 polls.

Just in: Senate appoints Abba Moro minority leader

Just in: Senate appoints Abba Moro minority leader

Senator Abba Moro representing Benue South senatorial district, has emerged as the Senate Minority Leader to replace another lawmaker sacked by appeal court.

Obi's campaign director, Aisha Yesufu, knocks Alex Otti for lavishing N927m on refreshments, others

Obi's campaign director, Aisha Yesufu, knocks Alex Otti for lavishing N927m on refreshments, others

The presidential campaign director of the defunct Labour Party campaign organisation has slammed Gov Alex Otti for spending over N1bn on refreshments and other items

BREAKING: LASG reacts to alleged approval of N3.75bn for perfume, fans, others for Sanwo-Olu, deputy

BREAKING: LASG reacts to alleged approval of N3.75bn for perfume, fans, others for Sanwo-Olu, deputy

The Lagos State Public Procurement Agency has released an official statement to debunk earmarking over N3 billion to purchase perfume, fans, and others for Sanwo-Olu

Tinubu entangled in fresh lawsuit over appointment of INEC RECs

Tinubu entangled in fresh lawsuit over appointment of INEC RECs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sued by 36 civil society organisations for allegedly appointing loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as INEC RECs.

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