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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Why Nigeria under Tinubu is full of hope, PDP Rep gives reason

Why Nigeria under Tinubu is full of hope, PDP Rep gives reason

a year ago

Liberia presidency: Why African leaders must learn from Weah and Boakai, ex-APC spokesman says

Liberia presidency: Why African leaders must learn from Weah and Boakai, ex-APC...

a year ago

Protest rocks Plateau after appeal court verdict sacking PDP's Gov Caleb Mutfwang

Protest rocks Plateau after appeal court verdict sacking PDP's Gov Caleb Mutfwan...

a year ago

Just In: Court of appeal sacks 3 PDP lawmakers in Plateau

Just In: Court of appeal sacks 3 PDP lawmakers in Plateau

a year ago

Plateau verdict: "Judiciary becoming a coffin of democracy": says Shehu Sani

Plateau verdict: "Judiciary becoming a coffin of democracy": says Shehu Sani

a year ago

Police arrest notorious goat rustler in Kaduna state

Police arrest notorious goat rustler in Kaduna state

a year ago

NDLEA: Wanted drug lord arrested 7 years after escape from prison

NDLEA: Wanted drug lord arrested 7 years after escape from prison

Ibrahim Momoh, also known as Ibrahim Bendel, has been rearrested by the operatives of the NDLEA seven years after he escaped from Kuje correctional facilities.

Tinubu, organised labour demonstrated patriotism to end strike, says Hon Uwak

Tinubu, organised labour demonstrated patriotism to end strike, says Hon Uwak

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the organised labour (NLC and TUC) have been hailed for reaching a truce to end the indefinite nationwide strike over the week.

Kano: Kwankwaso reacts to court verdict sacking Gov Yusuf

Kano: Kwankwaso reacts to court verdict sacking Gov Yusuf

A chieftain of the APC in Kano state, Ilyasu Kwankwaso, has hailed the appellate court verdict that sacked Governor Abba Yusuf and nullified his election.

Ondo power tussle: Gov Akeredolu gets 72 hours to transmit power to deputy

Ondo power tussle: Gov Akeredolu gets 72 hours to transmit power to deputy

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been given a 72-hour deadline to transfer authority to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa amid his health struggles.

Alleged assault: Court remands 13 NUPENG ex-leaders in Kuje prison

Alleged assault: Court remands 13 NUPENG ex-leaders in Kuje prison

The FCT high court has remanded the former national chairman of PTD and NUPENG in Kuje prison alongside his Deputy, Dayyabu Yusuf Garga, and 11 others.

Kogi Guber Poll: Analyst explains factor behind Usman Ododo's victory

Kogi Guber Poll: Analyst explains factor behind Usman Ododo's victory

Dr Abubakar Sani, a public affairs analyst and security expert has revealed that Usman Ododo won Kogi gubernatorial election because of power of incumbency.

Kogi guber poll: Electoral analysts reveal why PDP Dino Melaye lost

Kogi guber poll: Electoral analysts reveal why PDP Dino Melaye lost

Electoral analysts have rolled out some reasons why Senator Dino Melaye, the candidate of the PDP lost in the just concluded gubernatorial polls in Kogi State

Kano: Founder of NNPP reacts to appeal verdict sacking Gov Yusuf

Kano: Founder of NNPP reacts to appeal verdict sacking Gov Yusuf

The founder of NNPP, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has expressed his shock over the decision of the federal court of appeal to sack their candidate, Governor Abba Yusuf.

Akeredolu vs Aiyedatiwa: APC elders make crucial move in Ondo power tussle

Akeredolu vs Aiyedatiwa: APC elders make crucial move in Ondo power tussle

Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo state chapter have waded into the feud between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

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