Ayo Oladiran
(She/Her)
Lagos
As seen in:
Substack,
The Eagle Online,
Foundation for Investigative Journalism,
New Telegraph Nigeria,
InsideBusiness,
iBrandTV
Covers:
Campus Stories/Politics/Investigations/Climate
Ayo of God. In a love-hate relationship with CFC. 💙
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
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Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It’s now faster to get news but at the same time easier to spread fake news
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None
What does it mean to be a journalist?
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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Nil
What's your favorite social network?
None
Who do you wish followed you?
No one
Why did you become a journalist?
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Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My investigation on flooding in Ojo LGA, Lagos
What's the best pitch you ever got?
None
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Taking a walk
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Republic Journal
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
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