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Lukman Abolade

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  • Senior Correspondent, Investigations, The Punch
Abuja, Lagos
As seen in: The Punch, The International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), Africa Oil+Gas Report, Radar Newspaper
Covers:  Human rights, Security and Conflict.
Doesn't Cover: None
A Man | Storyteller | Head of Investigations @BusinessDayNg | Ex @MobilePunch, @TheICIR, @africaoilgas | #CFC fan | #OneLoveReligion
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Walking the street of Abeokuta searching for news

How is social media changing news?

Social media has overtaken mainstream media. The audience would rather check the social media for news rather than put on the television.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Be ready, be steady and be passionate

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Microsoft word, CorelDraw, Microsoft Excel etc

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Stephen King

Why did you become a journalist?

The world needs us

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Not really

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Story on Inter state ban of movement between Lagos and Ogun State

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Do it, do it well

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

On my phone

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Any well written piece
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