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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Ramadan: Abuja residents experience 95% surge in food prices as fasting begins

Ramadan: Abuja residents experience 95% surge in food prices as fasting begins

8 months ago

"I will sack you publicly": Gov Soludo blasts LG boss over incompetence in viral video

"I will sack you publicly": Gov Soludo blasts LG boss over incompetence in viral...

8 months ago

Alleged budget padding: Akpabio, INEC chair told to resign as fresh protest looms

Alleged budget padding: Akpabio, INEC chair told to resign as fresh protest loom...

8 months ago

NIMASA’s boss bows out as group applauds Jamoh’s leadership strides, warns detractors

NIMASA’s boss bows out as group applauds Jamoh’s leadership strides, warns detra...

8 months ago

Group hails NEDC leadership for addressing humanitarian crises in northeast

Group hails NEDC leadership for addressing humanitarian crises in northeast

8 months ago

Tinubu lauded as capital expenditure exceeds recurrent, allegedly for the first time since 1999

Tinubu lauded as capital expenditure exceeds recurrent, allegedly for the first...

8 months ago

Economic hardship: Obasanjo's Zimbabwe prescription worse than Atiku's

Economic hardship: Obasanjo's Zimbabwe prescription worse than Atiku's

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo's suggestion for Nigeria to embrace the economic model of Zimbabwe.

Rivers crisis: Again, streams of Wike's loyalists back Gov Fubara

Rivers crisis: Again, streams of Wike's loyalists back Gov Fubara

Achor Nna, who represents the ward of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has resigned to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara alongside others.

Buhari told to apologise for allegedly sacking Oshiomole-led NWC over Tinubu's presidential bid

Buhari told to apologise for allegedly sacking Oshiomole-led NWC over Tinubu's presidential bid

The Justice Advocacy Forum (JAF) has called on former President Muhammadu Buhari to apologise to the APC NWC, which Comrade Adams Oshiomhole heads.

Bola Oyetunji: Nigerian becomes auditor-general in Australia, FG reacts

Bola Oyetunji: Nigerian becomes auditor-general in Australia, FG reacts

The Australian government has appointed Bola Oyetunji as the new auditor-general for New South Wales, taking over from Margaret Crawford whose tenure expired.

1.25 million people to Benefit from Senator Yari’s Ramadan Program

1.25 million people to Benefit from Senator Yari’s Ramadan Program

The sacred period of Ramadan begins today, March 11, marking the launch of Senator Abdulaziz Yari's #YariFeeds250k, aimed at distributing food to those in need.

Ramadan: Tinubu sends crucial message to wealthy Nigerians as fasting begins

Ramadan: Tinubu sends crucial message to wealthy Nigerians as fasting begins

President Bola Tinubu has urged wealthy individuals in Nigerian to make it a habit and obligation to assist those in need, particularly during Ramadan.

Niger state: Gov Bago renames Minna Airport after President Bola Tinubu

Niger state: Gov Bago renames Minna Airport after President Bola Tinubu

The government of Niger State announced that on Monday, President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the renovated Minna Airport, which has been renamed after him.

Borno, Kaduna abduction: Tinubu told to relocate military chiefs until children, women are rescued

Borno, Kaduna abduction: Tinubu told to relocate military chiefs until children, women are rescued

President Bola Tinubu has been told to order the relocation of Service Chiefs to relocate to Kaduna and Borno in response to the surge in kidnappings by bandits

Kaduna abduction: State govt makes crucial move to rescue 287 pupils

Kaduna abduction: State govt makes crucial move to rescue 287 pupils

Negotiations have begun to secure the release of around 287 abducted students and teachers from GSS and LEA Primary School, Kuriga 1, situated in Chikun LGA.

Segun Adeyemi