What was your first job as a journalist?
Rewriting a press release.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Its giving it a new dynamism. keeping it short and simple with visuals to complement a story
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
My Outstanding publications
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft word, QuarkXPress, notebook or PC among other tools
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
New York Times and BBC
Why did you become a journalist?
To tell stories that are yet to be told and to also explore diverse opportunity in writing
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
An investigative story on how Lagos roads have deteriorated.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep it straight and simple, verify your facts well especially in this age of fake news. Know something about everything. Be diligent!
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At home reading or exploring new ideas and places
