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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Breaking: Tinubu approves appointment of new auditor-general of the federation

Breaking: Tinubu approves appointment of new auditor-general of the federation

a year ago

Abia: More pressure on Gov Otti over propsosed appointment of non-indigene as ‘Mayor of Aba’

Abia: More pressure on Gov Otti over propsosed appointment of non-indigene as ‘M...

a year ago

Banditry: Kastina's Gov Radda wants citizens to buy AK-47, gives reason

Banditry: Kastina's Gov Radda wants citizens to buy AK-47, gives reason

a year ago

CSU saga: Tinubu told to resign or risk being disgraced from office by CIA, FBI documents

CSU saga: Tinubu told to resign or risk being disgraced from office by CIA, FBI...

a year ago

Primary school teacher to earn N250k, secondary N500k, lecturers N1m monthly? Reps give details

Primary school teacher to earn N250k, secondary N500k, lecturers N1m monthly? Re...

a year ago

C'River tribunal: Ayade's plot to influence appellate court's verdict uncovered, details emerge

C'River tribunal: Ayade's plot to influence appellate court's verdict uncovered,...

a year ago

Anyanwu or Uzodimma? Group predicts winner between APC and PDP

Anyanwu or Uzodimma? Group predicts winner between APC and PDP

Staunch supporters of Governor Hope Uzodimma are confident that the hew will receive votes from the people of Imo State in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

Atiku’s aide: Like CSU records, Tinubu wants to stall release of FBI files

Atiku’s aide: Like CSU records, Tinubu wants to stall release of FBI files

Phrank Shaibu, a media aide Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu for wanting to block the release of the details of his criminal investigation by US.

Breaking: Drama as Tinubu revokes appointment of 24-year-old FERMA chairman

Breaking: Drama as Tinubu revokes appointment of 24-year-old FERMA chairman

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Imam Kashim Imam as the chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

BREAKING: Tinubu approves appointment of 8 new director generals

BREAKING: Tinubu approves appointment of 8 new director generals

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new CEOs for Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

Imo guber: Anyanwu asks electorates to reject PDP, LP, gives reasons

Imo guber: Anyanwu asks electorates to reject PDP, LP, gives reasons

APC stalwart, Nduka Anyanwu, has called on eligible voters in Imo state to reject the PDP and the Labour Party, ahead of the crucial gubernatorial polls.

Wike to critics: I'm not against Islamic religion as minister FCT

Wike to critics: I'm not against Islamic religion as minister FCT

The minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has debunked reports that his Abuja administration was promoting policies against Islamic religious alignments.

Just in: Akpabio-led Senate confirms Olukoyede as EFCC chairman

Just in: Akpabio-led Senate confirms Olukoyede as EFCC chairman

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Ola Olukoyede and Muhammad Hammajoda for appointment as chairman and secretary, respectively, of the EFCC.

Tragedy in UNILORIN as female student drinks sniper after losing N500k to online dating scam

Tragedy in UNILORIN as female student drinks sniper after losing N500k to online dating scam

A 20-year-old student was found dead after lending a stranger she met on social media N500,000. Her hostel management believes she committed suicide

Just In: Ashiru replaces Umahi as Senate Deputy Leader, Onyeka Deputy Chief Whip

Just In: Ashiru replaces Umahi as Senate Deputy Leader, Onyeka Deputy Chief Whip

On Wednesday, October 18, the Senate appointed Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara South as its new Deputy Leader.

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