Draft:Fredrick Nwabufo
Submission declined on 29 December 2023 by Reading Beans (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
|
Submission declined on 1 November 2023 by Vanderwaalforces (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Vanderwaalforces 7 months ago. |
Submission declined on 30 June 2023 by Raydann (talk). The content of this submission includes material that does not meet Wikipedia's minimum standard for inline citations. Please cite your sources using footnotes. For instructions on how to do this, please see Referencing for beginners. Thank you. Declined by Raydann 11 months ago. |
Submission declined on 18 April 2023 by Greenman (talk). This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources. This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject. Declined by Greenman 13 months ago. |
Submission declined on 15 April 2023 by Theroadislong (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Theroadislong 13 months ago. |
- Comment: Has he received any major award or nominations? Journalists do the writing more than being written about. Majority of coverage here is his establishment of a certain online newspaper; this is not considered to significant coverage. Best, Reading Beans (talk) 19:01, 29 December 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Previous issues persist. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 17:58, 1 November 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: The submission is bombarded with citations. Please refer to WP:OVERCITE & remove the excess citations. Additionally, please select the best 3 references and list them on the talk page of the draft. ❯❯❯ Raydann(Talk) 19:53, 30 June 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: See WP:AUTOBIO. Greenman (talk) 14:04, 18 April 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Needs a complete re-write in neutral tone. Theroadislong (talk) 17:47, 17 April 2023 (UTC)
This article may have been created or edited in return for undisclosed payments, a violation of Wikipedia's terms of use. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. (October 2023) |
Fredrick Nwabufo is a Nigerian journalist, columnist, and publisher of 'TheLink News'.[1]. His independent writings and columns are published on the news platforms of Premium Times,[2] TheCable,[3] [[Sahara Reporters],[4] The Guardian, Daily Trust Newspapers,[5] The Nation Newspapers, PM News, People's Gazette,[6] Daily Post [7], This Day Newspapers.[8] etc. He was at different times the Abuja bureau chief, deputy editor, and Nation's Capital editor at TheCable Newspapers between April 2014 and September 2022.
Appointed on the 9th of October 2023, he serves in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Public Engagement[9] [10][11]
Early Life[edit]
Nwabufo is from Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria. He was born and raised in Lagos State to the family of Nnamdi and Esther Nwabufo both deceased. He is the first of four children.
Education[edit]
He attended Government Secondary School in Abuja and obtained a Bachelor's degree in History and International Relations from Nnamdi Azikwe University. He is certified in mobile journalism by the Knight Centre of Journalism in the Americas and holds a certificate of participation in Journalism from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
Career in Journalism[edit]
He was the editor of the Corps' official magazine for Ekiti State in 2009. After private sector roles, he joined Odenigbo 99.1 FM, Obosi, Anambra state as an On Air presenter in 2012. He was an editor at The News Chronicle, Abuja in 2013 and joined TheCable Newspaper as deputy editor in 2014. He was made the online news platform's Abuja bureau chief in 2016. He has joined conversations and provided opinions on different platforms like Africa Media Works' Yanga TV; Newsday on The BBC World News Service, London;[12][13] Africa Independent Television, Silverbird TV; News Central, TVC, ITV, etc. In the course of his career, he has conducted interviews including a sit-down in July 2017 with the Nobel Laureate, Malala Yousafzai.[14].
TheLinkNews[edit]
In September 2022, Fredrick Nwabufo launched TheLinkng, an online news platform[15][16][17]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fredrick Nwabufo Launches Public-Interest Online Newspaper, "TheLink News"". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Nwabufo, Fredrick (2023-03-05). "A Nigeria that works for all". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Nwabufo, Fredrick (2022-06-21). "Beware of any candidate who comes in the name of fighting corruption". TheCable. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Nwabufo, Fredrick. "OPINION: Before We Are All Kidnapped". Sahara Reporters.
- ^ Nwabufo, Fredrick (2022-11-30). "A call to deradicalise Igbo youths". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ NWABUFO, FREDRICK (2023-05-06). "Nation building and demands of citizenship". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Uzodinma, Emmanuel (2023-04-19). "Fredrick Nwabufo: Note to president-elect - Prescriptions for national unity". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Azeez, Binzak. "NIGERIA'S PAST SHOULDN'T BE TODAY'S BURDEN". This Day Live. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Erezi, Dennis (2023-10-09). "Tinubu appoints Fela Durotoye, Nwabufo, others as media aides". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Nda-Isaiah, Jonathan (2023-10-09). "JUST-IN: Tinubu Appoints 5 New Media Aides". Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Odili, Esther (2023-10-09). "Breaking: Fela Durotoye makes list as Tinubu appoints 5 new aides". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "IPOB Security Outfit Could Become A Militia — Fredrick Nwabufo | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ Editorial (2018-01-06). "Cattle-ranching is an attack on Fulani culture". The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ Nwabufo, Fredrick (18 July 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: Malala speaks to TheCable on Chibok girls, education budget - and her 17th birthday". TheCable.ng. p. 1. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Fredrick Nwabufo Launches Public-Interest Online Newspaper, TheLink News". Sahara Reporters.
- ^ "'Foregrounded in probity' -- Fredrick Nwabufo unveils online newspaper, 'TheLink News'". TheCable. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Adewara, Adebola (2022-09-29). "Fredrick Nwabufo, Former Deputy Editor of TheCable, Launches TheLink News". Foundation For Investigative Journalism. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- AfC G13 eligible soon submissions
- AfC submissions by date/20 December 2023
- AfC submissions by date/16 October 2023
- AfC submissions by date/17 May 2023
- AfC submissions by date/17 April 2023
- AfC submissions by date/15 April 2023
- Draft articles on biographies
- Draft articles on internet culture
- Draft articles on media
- Draft articles on Africa
- AfC submissions on other topics