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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APC Senator Yari Reacts to Report of Teaming Up with Atiku to form New Party ahead of 2027

APC Senator Yari Reacts to Report of Teaming Up with Atiku to form New Party ahe...

8 months ago

High food prices: FG to disband trade market unions? Fresh details emerge

High food prices: FG to disband trade market unions? Fresh details emerge

8 months ago

Ondo 2024: Aiyedatiwa declares gov'ship bid, secures lawmaker's backing, full list emerges

Ondo 2024: Aiyedatiwa declares gov'ship bid, secures lawmaker's backing, full li...

8 months ago

CADEF: Cartels, insecurity, others behind rising cost of food items, expert reveals

CADEF: Cartels, insecurity, others behind rising cost of food items, expert reve...

8 months ago

FG gets $1.3bn boost for rail project linking Kano, Katsina, Jibiya and Maradi

FG gets $1.3bn boost for rail project linking Kano, Katsina, Jibiya and Maradi

8 months ago

Gumi to Tinubu: Avoid Buhari's mistakes, urged to dialogue with bandits

Gumi to Tinubu: Avoid Buhari's mistakes, urged to dialogue with bandits

8 months ago

How ex-CBN gov Emefiele allegedly awarded multi-billion Naira contracts to wife, in-law, witness reveals

How ex-CBN gov Emefiele allegedly awarded multi-billion Naira contracts to wife, in-law, witness reveals

Godwin Emefiele has been alleged of awarding 45 contracts totalling billions of naira to relatives and associates, including his wife and an employee of the CBN.

Vincent Enyeama hints at return to Super Eagles, list conditions

Vincent Enyeama hints at return to Super Eagles, list conditions

Vincent Enyeama, the celebrated ex-Nigerian goalkeeper, voiced his willingness to return to the national team if granted the chance but with some conditions.

Senate on rampage as Sen Jarigbe accuses senior lawmakers of getting N500m each

Senate on rampage as Sen Jarigbe accuses senior lawmakers of getting N500m each

The Senate is currently embroiled in a contentious debate regarding accusations of a N3 trillion exaggeration in the 2024 budget made by Senator Abdul Ningi

Abuja property dispute: Police aided takeover despite court order

Abuja property dispute: Police aided takeover despite court order

Despite a court order issued by the FCT High Court in Bwari, one party involved in the Abuja property ownership conflict has obtained police support for the property

Ramadan: Photos emerge as Senator Yari begins distribution of food items to 250,000 households

Ramadan: Photos emerge as Senator Yari begins distribution of food items to 250,000 households

Senator Abdulaziz Yari has launched a Ramadan food distribution covering 250,000 households across Zamfara State which will benefit at least 1.2 million people.

Nigerian army says IPOB/ESN facility dismantled in Delta, suspects detained, photos emerge

Nigerian army says IPOB/ESN facility dismantled in Delta, suspects detained, photos emerge

The Nigerian Army has dismantled firearms and drone production facility run by individuals associated with IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network.

BREAKING: Pandemonium at Senate as pressure piles on Akpabio over Sen. Ningi's budget padding claim

BREAKING: Pandemonium at Senate as pressure piles on Akpabio over Sen. Ningi's budget padding claim

Senators have been embroiled in a fiery debate concerning accusations made by Senator Abdul Ningi from the Bauchi Central Senatorial District in Bauchi State.

13th African Games: Super Falconet cruise past Senegal 4-0 to book semifinal spot

13th African Games: Super Falconet cruise past Senegal 4-0 to book semifinal spot

The Nigerian Under-20 women's football team dominantly dismantled their Senegalese counterpart, 4-0, in their Group B match at the 13th African Games in Ghana.

Activist applauds Tinubu's move to release seized food items by customs, calls for security measures

Activist applauds Tinubu's move to release seized food items by customs, calls for security measures

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for instructing the Nigeria Customs Service to return confiscated food items to their rightful owners.

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