Usman Aliyu
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),
The WorldNews (WN) Network,
The Guardian (Nigeria),
Pulse Nigeria,
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology,
Premium Times,
AllAfrica,
The Nation (Nigeria),
Sun News Online,
Nigerian Tribune,
PM News Nigeria
and
Covers:
Agriculture, Gender, Judiciary, Sports and Climate & Environment
Editor, NAN with bias for SolJo & Climate Reporting; 2022fellow, SolJourn Africa; 2023fellow, CfA-ICFJ Religious Extremism Investigation, 2023fellow, MFWA-DPI
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Coverage of the National Conference of World Muslims organization in Ilorin
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Eo
Why did you become a journalist?
It has been a passion to be a professional journalist since my secondary school days. Due to this love, I joined the Press Club in those days
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A story on failure of government to evacuate heaps of refuse that took over the streets of Ilorin
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be passionate and focus and determined
What's your favorite drink?
Five Alive Drinks
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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