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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Terror alert: Canadian embassy shuts operations in Nigeria, warns citizens against travelling

Terror alert: Canadian embassy shuts operations in Nigeria, warns citizens again...

a year ago

S'Court judgement: Diasporans insist Tinubu must resign, ask UK, USA, to place visa ban on judges

S'Court judgement: Diasporans insist Tinubu must resign, ask UK, USA, to place v...

a year ago

Supreme Court verdict: Peter Obi told to congratulate Tinubu

Supreme Court verdict: Peter Obi told to congratulate Tinubu

a year ago

2023/2024: UNILAG opens portal for 2nd batch screening, registration exercise for new students

2023/2024: UNILAG opens portal for 2nd batch screening, registration exercise fo...

a year ago

Bayelsa governorship election: 2 injured as thugs invade PDP chieftain’s residence

Bayelsa governorship election: 2 injured as thugs invade PDP chieftain’s residen...

a year ago

Matawale vs Lawal: Tinubu's minister breaks silence on plots to get him sacked

Matawale vs Lawal: Tinubu's minister breaks silence on plots to get him sacked

a year ago

Third Mainland Bridge: FG gives advisory on access routes as repair commences

Third Mainland Bridge: FG gives advisory on access routes as repair commences

The federal government has declared the initiation of maintenance work on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos and has provided alternative routes for access.

UNILAG undergraduate wins entrepreneurial start-up competition with amazing tech innovation

UNILAG undergraduate wins entrepreneurial start-up competition with amazing tech innovation

A 300-level student of the Department of Finance, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Mr. Barnabas Peter has clinched the top spot at the Start-up Pitch Competition.

Why PDP may expel Atiku, former vice president’s aide gives reason

Why PDP may expel Atiku, former vice president’s aide gives reason

A former aide to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the PDP has implied that the party might consider removing the former vice president from its ranks.

How ex-President Jonathan rejected proposal to buy presidential yacht in 2010

How ex-President Jonathan rejected proposal to buy presidential yacht in 2010

Emerging report has confirmed that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan rejected the proposal of the Nigerian Navy to acquire a presidential yacht back in 2010.

Karai-Karai: New Testament Bible translated into Yobe indigenous language

Karai-Karai: New Testament Bible translated into Yobe indigenous language

The Nigeria Bible Translation Trust (NBTT) has announced the completion of the translation of the New Testament into the Karai-Karai Language of Yobe State.

Just In: Senator Chukwuka Utazi submits resignation letter to PDP, gives reason

Just In: Senator Chukwuka Utazi submits resignation letter to PDP, gives reason

Chukwuka Utazi, the former Senator representing Enugu-North, has tendered his resignation from being a card-carrying member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“He just finished excreting 86 wraps”: NDLEA arrests popular businessman, shares photo, video

“He just finished excreting 86 wraps”: NDLEA arrests popular businessman, shares photo, video

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a drug peddler, Mr Ifeanyi Anthony Nwokolo, well-known as a businessman in Lagos State.

Video shows embarrassing moment borehole refused to work during commissioning, Dele Momodu reacts

Video shows embarrassing moment borehole refused to work during commissioning, Dele Momodu reacts

A video that gained widespread attention on social media featured an unidentified political figure from Taraba State in an awkward and compromising situation.

Liverpool vs Luton: Nigerian Pastor Primate Ayodele under fire as prediction fails, video resurfaces

Liverpool vs Luton: Nigerian Pastor Primate Ayodele under fire as prediction fails, video resurfaces

The prediction made by Primate Elijah Ayodele, the head of the INRI Church, regarding the Premier League game between Luton and Liverpool has failed.

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