I grew up in Nigeria with a penchant for exploring the human condition and the political, social and economic factors that affect it. Journalism became an obvious medium to highlight pertinent stories both home and abroad. So, pursuing a degree in mass communications was a no-brainer for me. I earned that degree from Claflin University in May 2019.

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Since then, I've focused my work on politics, covering the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Supreme Court. I'm currently a package producer for CBS Mornings in Washington, D.C. where I research, craft graphics, write and prepare copy for air. I work closely with our correspondents, senior producers, assignment editors, the graphics team and video editors to bring informative and captivating pieces to our audience. As CBS Mornings covers a wide range of topics from politics to tech to national and world news, I have ample opportunity to hone my skills as a versatile writer. This builds on my previous experience as a production assistant for The Lead with Jake Tapper, and interning with CNN's Crime and Justice team covering the 2019 trial of Donald Trump's former adviser Roger Stone, the first House impeachment inquiry into Trump and the Senate trial that followed.

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For more than seven years, I've developed a penchant for accuracy and integrity dating back to my work as a correspondent for The Times and Democrat in Orangeburg, South Carolina. I covered politics and local news for the paper, truly connecting with the community and building a strong sense of responsibility for the work that I do. I also reported for HBCU Times - a magazine that focuses on historically Black colleges and universities in America - writing features on prominent HBCU graduates doing great work in their communities and in the country at large. Right before completing my bachelor's program, I was awarded the 2018 Collegiate Journalist of the Year from the South Carolina Press Association. I also received awards for my work in covering the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre and the 2018 U.S. midterm elections. Under my leadership as the editor of Claflin University's The Panther, the newspaper also received awards for its page one design and special edition coverage of the midterm elections.

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My journalistic interests have always been varied. My career is speckled with political, national, international and business news. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence and the exponential growth in technological advancements, I'm also interested in how everyday technology impacts society and the legislative efforts to curb its misuse. 

I tweet about these things, so follow me on Twitter to catch me talking politics, international affairs, food, travel and the occasional Star Wars banter.

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