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.

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BREAKING: Liberian President George Weah loses presidential election, concedes defeat

BREAKING: Liberian President George Weah loses presidential election, concedes d...

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Ex-NBA boss Olumide Akpata questions nomination process of judges in Nigeria's judiciary

Ex-NBA boss Olumide Akpata questions nomination process of judges in Nigeria's j...

a year ago

Liberia presidential poll: George Weah trailing as Joseph Boakai edges closer to victory

Liberia presidential poll: George Weah trailing as Joseph Boakai edges closer to...

a year ago

Sacked Kano governor sends another 150 postgraduate students to India

Sacked Kano governor sends another 150 postgraduate students to India

a year ago

Gov Sanwo-Olu honours Jaan Roose, man who walks on rope across Lagos bridge in viral video

Gov Sanwo-Olu honours Jaan Roose, man who walks on rope across Lagos bridge in v...

a year ago

"Godfather politics": Netizens react as Kogi governor-elect, Ododo, kneels for Yahaya Bello

"Godfather politics": Netizens react as Kogi governor-elect, Ododo, kneels for Y...

a year ago

"He's really lost weight": Video shows Emefiele on his way to prison

"He's really lost weight": Video shows Emefiele on his way to prison

A viral video circulating on social media shows the former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, being accompanied to a van en route to the Kuje correctional facility.

Tight security: Peaceful atmosphere in Kano after appeal court sacks Gov Yusuf

Tight security: Peaceful atmosphere in Kano after appeal court sacks Gov Yusuf

Security took over key areas in Kano to prevent any potential disruption of peace and order after the appeal court verdict that removed Governor Yusuf.

Just in: Tinubu to depart Nigeria for G20 conference in Germany

Just in: Tinubu to depart Nigeria for G20 conference in Germany

On Saturday, November 18, President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to leave Nigeria for Germany to participate in the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference.

Appeal court sacks Governor Dauda Lawal, declares Zamfara guber election inconclusive

Appeal court sacks Governor Dauda Lawal, declares Zamfara guber election inconclusive

The Court of Appeal on Thursday, November 16, announced the Zamfara State Governorship Election as inconclusive, mandating a re-run in three local governments.

Ondo power tussle: Fresh agitation emerges seeking Gov Akeredolu's resignation

Ondo power tussle: Fresh agitation emerges seeking Gov Akeredolu's resignation

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has been urged to promptly resume administrative duties or delegate power to his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Revealed: Tinubu allegedly cut ties with APC leaders, details emerge

Revealed: Tinubu allegedly cut ties with APC leaders, details emerge

Salihu Lukman has expressed concern recently about the growing inaccessibility of President Bola Tinubu to leaders and stakeholders within the APC.

Supreme Court: Full list Of 22 justices nominated for elevation

Supreme Court: Full list Of 22 justices nominated for elevation

Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has submitted the names of 21 justices nominated for elevation to the Supreme Court across all six geo-political zones.

Gov Adeleke declares Wednesday as Adire Day in Osun

Gov Adeleke declares Wednesday as Adire Day in Osun

Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Wednesdays as "Osun Adire Day" instructing all public officials to wear the textile material every Wednesday.

BREAKING: FG announces pilgrims will pay N4.5m for 2024 Hajj

BREAKING: FG announces pilgrims will pay N4.5m for 2024 Hajj

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed that the cost for the 2023 hajj pilgrimage for Muslim participants is set at N4.5 million.

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