What was your first job as a journalist?
An intern at New Telegraph newspaper. I did an exclusive interview of a bead maker.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Through the dissemination of important information instantly.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It is an interesting role that helps you understand society better from a broader perspective.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Direct link from reputable media organisations
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word, Figma, fotojet, title case converter, Grammarly
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Why did you become a journalist?
To inform the people about current happenings that bothers on their existence and as well effect the desired change in the society.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I wrote an exclusive interview for our School end of year project.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My Market Survey stories. I have been writing it for over three years now. I report on the opinion of the people and changes in food prices.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
To be very hardworking, read widely and communicate in languages the audience understands. But also, avoid fake news reportage.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
All are great.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None.
What's your favorite drink?
Coke
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On my phone browsing interesting trending topics in the polity.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
CNN reportage.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we are bias
