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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Naira redesign: Tension as cash scarcity returns to 2 states ahead of December deadline

Naira redesign: Tension as cash scarcity returns to 2 states ahead of December d...

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Fubara sacks chief of staff, CSO, 23 LGA chairmen? Rivers government reacts

Fubara sacks chief of staff, CSO, 23 LGA chairmen? Rivers government reacts

a year ago

Zamfara: Gov Lawal in fresh asset declaration scandal as anti-graft group kicks

Zamfara: Gov Lawal in fresh asset declaration scandal as anti-graft group kicks

a year ago

Bayelsa polls: Sylva's ally shades Gov Diri, PDP after appeal court verdict

Bayelsa polls: Sylva's ally shades Gov Diri, PDP after appeal court verdict

a year ago

BREAKING: Wike, Fubara meet at Aso Villa amid plot to impeach Rivers governor

BREAKING: Wike, Fubara meet at Aso Villa amid plot to impeach Rivers governor

a year ago

Police arrest 2 pupils for setting school ablaze in Ogun

Police arrest 2 pupils for setting school ablaze in Ogun

a year ago

Revealed: Why Governor Fubara, Wike met in Aso Villa

Revealed: Why Governor Fubara, Wike met in Aso Villa

Reports has confirmed that Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, met at the Presidential Villa due to their attendance at the police council meeting

Throwback: Dele Momodu releases clip of Fayose warning Gov Fubara about Wike

Throwback: Dele Momodu releases clip of Fayose warning Gov Fubara about Wike

Once more, PDP's Chief Dele Momodu has expressed his opinion on the continuing conflict between Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

Fubara: Tinubu under pressure as calls for Wike's sack as FCT minister gain momentum

Fubara: Tinubu under pressure as calls for Wike's sack as FCT minister gain momentum

Comrade Timi Frank, the ex-spokesperson for the APC, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to swiftly remove the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike from his position.

Rivers crisis: Wike trying to become another Tinubu, says Dele Momodu

Rivers crisis: Wike trying to become another Tinubu, says Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu has entered the conversation surrounding the current conflict in Rivers State, which involves Gov Sim Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

How Wike wants to use lawmakers to impeach Rivers Governor Fubara, Atiku's media aide alleges

How Wike wants to use lawmakers to impeach Rivers Governor Fubara, Atiku's media aide alleges

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is purportedly scheming to leverage the Rivers State Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against the current governor, Sim Fubara.

Zamfara govt: Matawalle accused of releasing billions to furnish 14 uncompleted governor's lodges

Zamfara govt: Matawalle accused of releasing billions to furnish 14 uncompleted governor's lodges

Zamfara government has disclosed official records that reveal that ex-Gov Matawalle signed the full payment of over N1bn for the construction of 14 Governor's lodges

"I just love this man": Reactions as Kano Gov Yusuf clears N1.5m medical bill of little Asmau Sani

"I just love this man": Reactions as Kano Gov Yusuf clears N1.5m medical bill of little Asmau Sani

Netizens have commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his compassionate gesture in visiting ailing patients at the National Orthopedic Hospital in Dala, Kano State.

BREAKING: Atiku attacks Supreme Court, says Nigeria has lost it

BREAKING: Atiku attacks Supreme Court, says Nigeria has lost it

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has rejected the verdict of the Supreme Court affirming President Bola Tinubu's victory at the 2023 presidential polls.

BREAKING: Rivers State Governor Fubara reportedly served impeachment notice

BREAKING: Rivers State Governor Fubara reportedly served impeachment notice

Recent updates indicate that Governor Sim Fubara has received an impeachment notification from the Rivers State House of Assembly as the state crisis thickens.

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