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.

4342 articles published since 03 Mar 2022

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Coup d'état: List of African nations under military rule

Coup d'état: List of African nations under military rule

2 months ago

Senagal election: Jubilation as 44-year-old opposition leader, Faye leads presidential race

Senagal election: Jubilation as 44-year-old opposition leader, Faye leads presidential race

a year ago

Niger Republic: Heavy losses as 23 troops die in brutal terrorist ambush

Niger Republic: Heavy losses as 23 troops die in brutal terrorist ambush

a year ago

ECOWAS: Tinubu leads deliberation over military control in Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali

ECOWAS: Tinubu leads deliberation over military control in Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali

a year ago

Tinubu bags new appointment at AU Summit in Ethiopia

Tinubu bags new appointment at AU Summit in Ethiopia

a year ago

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit dangerous for ECOWAS, analyst gives reason

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit dangerous for ECOWAS, analyst gives reason

a year ago

BREAKING: ECOWAS hold emergency meeting over Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger planned exit

BREAKING: ECOWAS hold emergency meeting over Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger planned exit

a year ago

Foreign ministers of ECOWAS are convening to address the recent declarations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic to leave the regional organisation.

Timi Frank: Postponement of Senegalese election by President Sall illegal, breeding coup

Timi Frank: Postponement of Senegalese election by President Sall illegal, breeding coup

a year ago

Timi Frank has condemned Senegal's President, Macky Sall, for his decision to delay the presidential election, which was initially planned for February 25.

ECOWAS: Mali, Burkina Faso give fresh update on planned exit

ECOWAS: Mali, Burkina Faso give fresh update on planned exit

a year ago

The governments in each of the three countries announced plans to withdraw from ECOWAS, asserting that the organisation was a threat to their sovereignty.

Sierra Leone ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma flies to Nigeria for medical care

Sierra Leone ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma flies to Nigeria for medical care

a year ago

Ernest Bai Koroma, the ex-president of Sierra Leone, facing charges related to his purported involvement in an attempted coup, departed Sierra Leone for Nigeria.

Zambian minister resigns after trending video shows him receiving cash bribes from Chinese contractors

Zambian minister resigns after trending video shows him receiving cash bribes from Chinese contractors

a year ago

Zambia's Foreign Minister, Stanley Kakubo, has stepped down amid allegations of receiving money from a Chinese contractor, as captured in a video.

ECOWAS to lift Niger Republic's sanction? Fresh details emerge

ECOWAS to lift Niger Republic's sanction? Fresh details emerge

a year ago

The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Tunis has revealed that sanctions against the Republic of Niger would be lifted if their conditions are met.

"My man has never showed up.": 70-year-old woman gives birth to twins

"My man has never showed up.": 70-year-old woman gives birth to twins

a year ago

A medical facility in Uganda has announced the successful birth of twins through IVF treatment by a 70-year-old woman in an age-defying medical wonder.

ECOWAS parliament seeks lifting of sanctions against Niger Republic

ECOWAS parliament seeks lifting of sanctions against Niger Republic

a year ago

Some parliamentarians at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament are appealing for the sanctions on the Republic of Niger to be lifted.

BREAKING: ECOWAS parliament resumes plenary to commence debate on security, other regional issues

BREAKING: ECOWAS parliament resumes plenary to commence debate on security, other regional issues

a year ago

The 5th legislature of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) parliament has resumed plenary session to debate regional challenges.

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