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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CSU saga: Tinubu’s identity affecting Nigeria, other takeaways from Peter Obi’s press conference

CSU saga: Tinubu’s identity affecting Nigeria, other takeaways from Peter Obi’s...

a year ago

Hajj seat, permanent job: Kano govt reward casual worker who returned missing dollars

Hajj seat, permanent job: Kano govt reward casual worker who returned missing do...

a year ago

"Chef Wike": FCT minister cooks for Saraki weeks after doing same for Gbajabiamila, video trends

"Chef Wike": FCT minister cooks for Saraki weeks after doing same for Gbajabiami...

a year ago

Drug abuse: NAFDAC begins "catch them young" sensitisation for FCT schools

Drug abuse: NAFDAC begins "catch them young" sensitisation for FCT schools

a year ago

Ondo: Parliament's plot to impeach Akeredolu's deputy heightens as group calls for cautions

Ondo: Parliament's plot to impeach Akeredolu's deputy heightens as group calls f...

a year ago

FCT: Abuja teacher in court for allegedly flogging female student

FCT: Abuja teacher in court for allegedly flogging female student

a year ago

EFCC reveals identity of suspected internet fraudsters arrested at singer Skales' residence

EFCC reveals identity of suspected internet fraudsters arrested at singer Skales' residence

The Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC has confirmed the arrest of two suspected internet fraudsters at House F10, Victoria Crest 4, Lekki, Lagos State.

ECOWAS: Tinubu’s position as chairman no longer tenable, ex-APC chieftain gives reason

ECOWAS: Tinubu’s position as chairman no longer tenable, ex-APC chieftain gives reason

The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been urged to sack President Bola Tinubu as chairman.

No more beef: Wike spotted in Saraki's house after 2023 pre-election PDP crisis

No more beef: Wike spotted in Saraki's house after 2023 pre-election PDP crisis

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has paid a surprise visit to the residence of x-Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki.

Just in: "I used Sadiq Abubakar to sit for my WAEC": Atiku reacts to certificate forgery allegations

Just in: "I used Sadiq Abubakar to sit for my WAEC": Atiku reacts to certificate forgery allegations

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to allegations that he forged his secondary school certificate with the name "Sadiq Abubakar" in his O'level.

Just in: Tinubu reportedly set to appoint 71-year-old Abdu Aboki as ICPC chairman

Just in: Tinubu reportedly set to appoint 71-year-old Abdu Aboki as ICPC chairman

Sources from the presidential villa in Abuja said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has selected his preferred candidate to take the chairmanship role of ICPC.

Apprehension as commercial sex workers take over Lagos mall: "short time 15k, overnight 30k"

Apprehension as commercial sex workers take over Lagos mall: "short time 15k, overnight 30k"

Emerging report has confirmed that commercial sex workers in Lagos has now take over popular shopping malls as their base to seek patronage from men.

Tinubu’s Son, Seyi, touched down Kano in presidential jet to watch polo tournament with friends

Tinubu’s Son, Seyi, touched down Kano in presidential jet to watch polo tournament with friends

Some Nigerians have condemned the use of the presidential fleet by President Bola Tinubu's son, Seyi, to go on a private trip to Kano to watch a polo tournament.

Nasarawa tribunal: "Dont drag religious leaders into your mess", PDP Muslim to opponents

Nasarawa tribunal: "Dont drag religious leaders into your mess", PDP Muslim to opponents

The Concerned PDP Muslim Leaders in Nasarawa have warned the opposition not to use religious leaders to trigger a crisis following the election tribunal's verdict.

Bayelsa poll: Is Lokpobiri, Lyon working for Diri against Sylva? Fresh facts emerge in photos

Bayelsa poll: Is Lokpobiri, Lyon working for Diri against Sylva? Fresh facts emerge in photos

The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked the rumoured rift between its governorship candidate and some top party chieftains.

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