Jonathan Ugbal
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Cross River Watch,
The Nation (Nigeria),
Sahara Reporters,
Peoples Daily,
Latest Nigerian News,
Asaba Metro News,
Quick News Africa
Covers:
Politics, Investigations, Crime, Climate Change, Security, Judiciary, Finance, Education, Health, Business, Agriculture
Doesn't Cover:
Entertainment, Lifestyle
Ag Managing Editor @crossriverwatch | @thedialoguecrs Co-host on @hitfmcalabar959 |Sworn Enemy of Oppressors | Activist | Humanist | Retweets ≠ approval
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Social media has made everyone a content provider. It is easier for Journalists to get to a wider variety of respondents and news sources.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To gather information about activities and present them in different formats that can educate, inform and entertain to build a better society
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Alessandra Galloni
Why did you become a journalist?
I believe that the journalist has the greatest duty of all to protect the world. Many see the world through the eyes of a journalist.
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?
The extortion in the education system in Cross River State
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Start small, learn all forms and styles of journalism. Never stop learning new trends for impact, but never depart from good old storytelling
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Writing on the digital rights of Refugees from the Ambazonia - Cameroon crisis
What's your favorite drink?
Whiskey
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
www.reuters.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Getting truthful information from sources was easy.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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