Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
Dr. Adebiyi Adegoroye belongs to the distinguished class of Nigerian journalists whose careers have been shaped by discipline, courage, intellectual curiosity and a deep commitment to public service.
For more than three decades, he has moved across the demanding worlds of journalism, security practice, scholarship and public analysis, building a professional profile that reflects versatility, resilience and uncommon dedication.
A journalist, editor, lecturer and security specialist, Dr. Adegoroye has earned his place as one of the experienced voices in Nigeria’s media and security landscape. His career speaks to the power of continuous learning, professional reinvention and service to society through information, investigation and education.
His journey began with a strong foundation in journalism. He is a product of the famous Nigerian Institute of Journalism and Yaba College of Technology, where he obtained his OND and HND respectively. These institutions provided the early grounding for what would become a long and impactful career in the media.
Driven by a hunger for deeper knowledge, he proceeded to Lagos State University, where he obtained a BSc in Mass Communication and Media Technology, as well as a Master’s degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies. He later advanced his academic pursuit at Lead City University, Ibadan, earning both MSc and Ph.D degrees in Mass Communication and Media Technology.
Beyond journalism and communication studies, Dr. Adegoroye also strengthened his competence in security operations. His professional qualifications include a Basic Certificate in Investigation, an Advanced Diploma in Security Operations and Management from the University of Lagos in 2002, and certification from the International Foundation for Protection Officers, where he became a Certified Protection Officer in 2006.
This blend of journalism, strategic studies, investigation and security management has shaped his unique professional identity.
Dr. Adegoroye cut his teeth as a meticulous Crime Correspondent at the Daily Times in 1993. It was a period when crime reporting required courage, field intelligence, accuracy and strong contacts within security circles. He distinguished himself early as a reporter with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for public-interest journalism.
At the Daily Times, he also covered the Lagos State House of Assembly and the Governor’s Office, gaining valuable experience in political reporting and governance. In 1996, he became the Benue State Correspondent of the newspaper. The following year, he was transferred to Kaduna as Regional Editor, North-West, overseeing editorial duties across seven states, from Kaduna to Birnin Kebbi.
His redeployment to Lagos as Editor, Crime and Investigations, at the Daily Times headquarters marked another defining stage in his career. In that role, he edited crime pages and handled investigations involving fraud, money laundering, murder and other high-profile cases.
One of the major moments of his investigative career was his close work with the Police during the investigation into the murder of the then Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige. His work in crime reporting earned him wide respect and later led to his emergence as National President of the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria in 2002.
In 2005, Dr. Adegoroye became News Editor of Saturday Sun, where he continued to demonstrate his strength in investigative journalism. He played a notable role in exposing major crimes, including the murder and arson case involving Emeka Ezeugo, popularly known as Reverend King, who was later sentenced to death.
He later worked with Financial Standard Newspaper as Editor, Politics and Policy, expanding his editorial experience beyond crime and security into policy, governance and national development reporting.
In a significant career shift, Dr. Adegoroye moved into the corporate security sector, joining Fidelity Bank Plc as Regional Security Officer for Lagos Mainland and the South-West. In that capacity, he oversaw security operations in 25 branches, applying his investigative background and security training to institutional risk management.
But journalism remained his natural constituency. In 2010, he returned to the newsroom and was appointed Deputy Editor of Sunday Mirror. He later became Regional Managing Editor of the defunct National Mirror, overseeing the South-West and South-South operations. In that role, he coordinated printing, distribution and marketing of the newspaper, working with about 50 staff.
Today, Dr. Adegoroye serves as Deputy Editor, Sunday Telegraph, Lagos. He also doubles as an adjunct lecturer at McPherson University, where he contributes to the training of future journalists and communication scholars.
His research interests and core competences include defence and conflict reporting, investigative journalism and citizen journalism. These areas reflect the broad arc of his career: from the newsroom to the field, from security practice to scholarship, and from reporting events to interpreting their deeper social implications.
Dr. Adegoroye is also a regular media voice on security analysis. He often examines the socio-economic factors that fuel criminality, the relationship between drugs and crime, and the urgent need to strengthen Nigeria’s criminal justice system for effective security management.
As a scholar, he has written academic journals and book chapters in Mass Communication, adding intellectual depth to his practical newsroom and security experience.
Married with children, Dr. Adebiyi Adegoroye represents the model of a professional who has not only practised journalism but has also studied, taught and expanded its frontiers. His story is one of discipline, courage, scholarship and service.
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