Chima Azubuike
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
The Punch,
MSN UK,
Punch Healthwise,
The Nation (Nigeria),
EIN News,
Metro Watch News,
NewsNgr Nigeria,
Inclusive News Network,
Rhapsodi Affos Blog
Covers:
Health, Education, Crime and metro life, communal life
Doesn't Cover:
Any topic against the conscience, against the interest of growth and development.
I'm an enthusiast, with love for Nigeria.Nigeria will get it right in my own time.I believe we can make this country functional.if only you can do yours #JTA
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Freelance with Nation.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Right now almost everyone claims to be a journalist because they possess the tools
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Jones Usen
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Highlighting the common needs of the people. Defending the oppressed through my activities.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Don't drink and drive
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Phone, Internet, Data etc
What's your favorite social network?
Face book
Who do you wish followed you?
Miss World and President of Nigeria
Why did you become a journalist?
To help society recover it relevance
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was president of Press club in my secondary school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Features on communities
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just remain serious be goal driven.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime is fine
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Ordeal of Gombe Mothers.....
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None yet
What's your favorite drink?
Juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In my room
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Periscopenga.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it is hectic
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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