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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"This madness must stop": Agbakoba slam lawyers debating Tinubu, Atiku's CSU case publicly

"This madness must stop": Agbakoba slam lawyers debating Tinubu, Atiku's CSU cas...

a year ago

Video: Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho regains freedom in Benin Republic, reveals next move

Video: Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho regains freedom in Benin Republic,...

a year ago

Rivers: APC crisis deepens as stalwart responds to alleged involvement in meeting to support Atiku

Rivers: APC crisis deepens as stalwart responds to alleged involvement in meetin...

a year ago

Wike reportedly orders demolition of multi-billion naira structure next to Gbajabimila’s residence

Wike reportedly orders demolition of multi-billion naira structure next to Gbaja...

a year ago

"Renewed hope": FG to re-introduce 'Tradermoni' scheme earmarks N50k each for beneficiaries

"Renewed hope": FG to re-introduce 'Tradermoni' scheme earmarks N50k each for be...

a year ago

Atiku's aide slams APC after PENGASSAN confirms return of fuel subsidy under Tinubu

Atiku's aide slams APC after PENGASSAN confirms return of fuel subsidy under Tin...

a year ago

Tinubu CSU saga: Ex-APC senators call for caution, respect for rule of law

Tinubu CSU saga: Ex-APC senators call for caution, respect for rule of law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the support of 107 ex-Senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) amid his ongoing certificate scandal

CSU: Atiku's aide accuses Tinubu's men of using forgery to cover forgery

CSU: Atiku's aide accuses Tinubu's men of using forgery to cover forgery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's allies have been accused by the camp of Atiku Abubakar of pushing to change the narrative of the deposition released by CSU

Why poverty alleviation is not yielding results in Nigeria, ex-lawmaker reveals

Why poverty alleviation is not yielding results in Nigeria, ex-lawmaker reveals

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised to treat poverty alleviation schemes as a developmental policy rather than a charity project.

Atiku's aide alleges plot by Tinubu's govt to gag media ahead of release of FBI files

Atiku's aide alleges plot by Tinubu's govt to gag media ahead of release of FBI files

President Bola Tinubu administration has been alleged of plans to gag the media ahead of the release of the records containing his investigations by the US FBI.

Shehu Sani reacts to alleged 'manhood stealing' in Abuja

Shehu Sani reacts to alleged 'manhood stealing' in Abuja

Nigeria's lawmaker of the 8th National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has condemned the mob attacks on suspects of manhood thieves in the Federal Capital Territory

Update: INEC makes "U-turn" revives appeal against APC in Kano Guber tribunal judgement

Update: INEC makes "U-turn" revives appeal against APC in Kano Guber tribunal judgement

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn its appeal against the judgement of the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

"Islam will be endangered": Influential cleric says Taraba, Nasarawa shouldn't fall to non-Muslim governors

"Islam will be endangered": Influential cleric says Taraba, Nasarawa shouldn't fall to non-Muslim governors

Influential Islamic cleric Sheik Mansur Sokoto said Islam in Taraba and Nasarawa states would be endangered if the baton of power falls in the hands of a non-Muslim.

Viral video: Obasanjo kills it on stage performs on stage with King Sunny Ade, Gov Adeleke

Viral video: Obasanjo kills it on stage performs on stage with King Sunny Ade, Gov Adeleke

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo put on an electrifying performance as he sang on stage alongside King Sunny Ade and Governor Ademola Adeleke in an event

Youth Activism: US govt, foundation trains 50 Nigerians

Youth Activism: US govt, foundation trains 50 Nigerians

At least 50 Nigerian youths have been trained by the United States Department of State and FlexiSAF Foundation on how to go about activism for positive change.

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