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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Alleged budget padding: Senate told to reverse Ningi's suspension

Alleged budget padding: Senate told to reverse Ningi's suspension

8 months ago

BREAKING: University staff unions, SSANU, NASU begins nationwide strike over wage demand

BREAKING: University staff unions, SSANU, NASU begins nationwide strike over wag...

8 months ago

Budget padding: "I received N1bn allocation for constituency projects", says Sen. Ned Nwoko

Budget padding: "I received N1bn allocation for constituency projects", says Sen...

8 months ago

Charles Soludo: Anambra governor who hasn't received salary in 2 years

Charles Soludo: Anambra governor who hasn't received salary in 2 years

8 months ago

Yahaya Bello: EFCC told to prioritise Tinubu’s anti-corruption policy

Yahaya Bello: EFCC told to prioritise Tinubu’s anti-corruption policy

8 months ago

Gov Oborevwori vows to decimate killers of 16 soldiers in Delta state

Gov Oborevwori vows to decimate killers of 16 soldiers in Delta state

8 months ago

DHQ releases situation report of 16 soldiers killed in Delta, human rights lawyer reacts

DHQ releases situation report of 16 soldiers killed in Delta, human rights lawyer reacts

The military has disclosed that sixteen Nigerian soldiers perished while undertaking a mission to resolve conflicts between two communities in the southern Delta.

Kaduna, Borno Abduction: Terrorists told to release hostages in spirit of Ramadan

Kaduna, Borno Abduction: Terrorists told to release hostages in spirit of Ramadan

It's suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should prioritise dialogue as a strategy to rescue the kidnapped students in Kaduna and women in Borno states.

“I have no regret going to PDP or supporting Atiku", Bwala gives reason

“I have no regret going to PDP or supporting Atiku", Bwala gives reason

Daniel Bwala, once the spokesperson for the defunct Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, emphasized that he stands by his decision to support the PDP.

AJ vs Ngannou: I need medical checkups after Joshua's KO, says Francis

AJ vs Ngannou: I need medical checkups after Joshua's KO, says Francis

Francis Ngannou, the ex-UFC heavyweight titleholder, intends to undergo further medical assessments after suffering a brutal knockout by Anthony Joshua

Terrorists launch fresh attack in Kaduna community

Terrorists launch fresh attack in Kaduna community

On Saturday, March 16, terrorists carried out a new assault on the Dogon-noma community situated in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Did late Yar’Adua transfer power to Jonathan? Late president’s brother clears air 15 years after

Did late Yar’Adua transfer power to Jonathan? Late president’s brother clears air 15 years after

Sen Abdulaziz Yar'Adua, brother to the late President Musa Yar'Adua, has brought back attention to the dispute over who held power before his brother passed away.

Tinubu announces appointment of new Almajiri Commission boss

Tinubu announces appointment of new Almajiri Commission boss

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Lawal Ja’afar Isa as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education.

FCT: Wike reveals origin of his feud with Senator Ireti

FCT: Wike reveals origin of his feud with Senator Ireti

Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has spoken about the tense situation between him and Senator Ireti Kingibe.

Internet outage: Fresh update emerges over ongoing undersea cable repair

Internet outage: Fresh update emerges over ongoing undersea cable repair

MainOne, a West African digital infrastructure services provider, anticipates that repairing its undersea submarine cables could require as long as two weeks.

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