1. AN ANALYSIS OF NEWSPAPERS IN THE COVERAGE OF KIDNAPPING IN THE SOUTH WEST NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF PUNCH AND GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS
Background of the Study
During the past decade and a half, Nigeria had an extraordinary succession of agitations in the form of kidnappings and abductions, armed robberies, bombings, and carnages of varying magnitudes. Despite the fact that kidnapping h...
2. THE EFFECT OF OWNERSHIP ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AND REPORTING IN NIGERIA, A STUDY OF GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER
INTRODUCTION
This paper evaluates Nigerian press reportage of political campaign during the 2011 presidential election. The major focus of the paper is to assess the role of the Nigerian press in the struggle for political position.
Argu...
3. NEWSPAPER REPORTAGE OF CHILD ABUSE CASES IN NIGERIA
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Child abuse can be seen as any act of omission or commission, physical or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child by its parent, guardian, caregivers or other adults that may endanger the child’s physical, psychological or emotional...
4. AN ANALYSIS OF CHILD LABOUR, CHILD TRAFFICKING AND GIRL CHILD MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
Child labour and trafficking are essentially understood as encompassing monetary or non monetary activities which are mentally physically, morally and socially hazardous for children below 15 years of age (UNICEF, 2005). Ch...
5. EXTENT OF THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HOME ECONOMICS
ABSTRACT
Domestic Waste Disposal investigated the extent of the use of instructional materials in effective teaching and learning of Home Economics. The study aimed at determining the extent of the use of instructional materials or reportage of the problems associated w...
6. PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN REPORTAGE OF RECOVERED LOOTED FUNDS
Background of the Study
It is well known that corruption has a negative influence on countries all around the world. Corruption is likely the most significant impediment preventing the world's developing or least developed countries' (LDCs) soci...
7. IMPACT OF COMPUTER ON THE PRACTICE OF JOURNALISM
Background of the Study
Journalism is the investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to broad evidence. Though there are many variations of journalism, the idea is to inform the intended evidence about topics ranging from government and bu...
8. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE REPORTAGE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES AND PERCEIVED EFFECTS ON ITS VICTIMS: A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN METROPOLIS
Background to the Study
Crime is a pervasive problem that may be seen to have deeply ingrained itself into the fabric of every civilization. It's a popular term, yet depending on who you ask or how you choose to interpret it, it might mean something completel...
9. EFFECT OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM ON NEWS OBJECTIVITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The mass media are seen as advances in science and technology in a culture, as well as catalysts for social and economic transformation in that society (Melkote, 1991). The mass media's actions are assumed to mobilize h...
10. INFLUENCE OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM ON FAKE NEWS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Technological advancement in contemporary society of the 21stcentury heralded the arrival of information and communication technologies (ICT) that has enhanced the existing communication process and the entire material in which individual i...
11. IMPACT OF TWITTER BAN ON ELECTRONIC MEDIA IN NIGERIA ( A CASE STUDY OF ARISE TV AND CHANNELS TV)
ABSTRACT
The basic aim of this study is to examine the effect of twitter ban on electronic media using Arise and Channels television in Lagos State as case study.Survey research design was adopted for the study using convenience sampling method 45 parti...
12. A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE PUNCH AND SUN NEWSPAPERS REPORTAGE OF CRIME IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study newspaper Coverage of Crime reportage is an Analysis that is meant to examine the seriousness accorded to crime reportage by Sun and Punch newspapers. The study adopted Content Analysis method of research. A total of 314 ed...
13. EFFECTIVENESS OF MASS MEDIA IN SENSITIZING AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NIGERIA
ABSRACT
Human trafficking which is always a problem, continues to be a subject of considerable mass media coverage in Nigeria. Most victims are abducted or leave home with the traffickers who promise educational opportunities or other incentives. They are taken to place...
14. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PUNCH AND DAILY VANGUARD
ABSTRACT
The issue of terrorism has attracted global attention. In Nigeria in particular, the terrorist abduction of over 276 Chibok school girls attracted the highest global attention. Hence, this study was set to the assessment of the effectiveness of...
15. APPRAISAL OF THE QUALITY OF POLITICAL COMMUNICATION DURING 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Political Communication is a sub-field of political science and communication that deals with the production, dissemination, procession...
16. A STUDY OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS ON THE ISSUE OF THE MENACE OF BROWN ENVELOPE SYNDROME
ABSTRACT
The issue of brown envelope syndrome has become a serious ethical challenge posing threat to the image of journalism practice in Nigeria; thus deterring objectivity and balance in reportage. In journalism, the ethical problem of materialism is manifested in the form of bribery...
17. AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF NEWSPAPER PAPER REPORTAGE IN COMBATING NATIONAL SECURITY PROBLEM
ABSTRACT
The upsurge in the rate at which insecurity do break out across Nigerian cities especially in northern part is worrisome. It has put the unity and harmonious co-existence among the various ethnic and religious groups under serious threat. Nigerian press as the...
18. INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) ON NEWS GATHERING
Abstract
This study “Influence of ICTs on news writing, a study of practicing journalists in Owerri municipal council” has positive impact on news writing and reporting because the advent of modern technology has really done great thing in our country. It is...
19. NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF THE PDP CRISES AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
ABSTRACT
Newspapers, as a mass medium remains one of the major carriers of information and current happenings around the world. However, Newspapers are largely or seemingly understood to be synonymous with news stories. This study on “the newspaper coverage of the...
20. IMPACT OF SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT
The study examined the impact of sustainability reporting on the financial performance of selected quoted firms in Nigeria between 2012 and 2016.
Data for the study was generated from the financial reports of selected firms and was an...
21. THE ROLES OF THE MASS MEDIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RELIGIOUS CRISIS
THE ROLES OF THE MASS MEDIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RELIGIOUS CRISIS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the the roles of the mass media in the fight against religious crisis in Dekina Local Government, kogi State. Specifically, the st...
22. THE EFFECT OF OWNERSHIP ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AND REPORTING IN NIGERIA, A STUDY OF GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER
INTRODUCTION
This study evaluates Nigerian press reportage of political campaign during the 2011 presidential election. The major focus of the paper is to assess the role of the Nigerian press in the struggle for political position.
Argum...
23. Investigative journalism as a means of conflict resolution in Cross River Newspaper corporation (CHRONICLE) Calabar.
ABSTRACT
This research on Investigative journalism: A means of conflict resolution is conducted to determine the role of investigative journalism in conflict resolution. The purpose of the study is to establish the role of investigative journalism in conflict resolution...
24. IMPACT OF TWITTER BAN ON ELECTRONIC MEDIA IN NIGERIA ( A CASE STUDY OF ARISE TV AND CHANNELS TV)
ABSTRACT
The basic aim of this study is to examine the effect of twitter ban on electronic media using Arise and Channels television in Lagos State as case study.Survey research design was adopted for the study using convenience sampling method 45 participant wa...
25. ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS, MASS MEDIA AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE NORTHERN NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
Abstract
This study has examined the extent to which the mass media serves as instrument of escalation, generation and de-escalation of religious-related conflicts in the Northern part of Nigeria and the consequent effects of the role of the mass media in the development of the region a...
26. NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS’ COVERAGE AND FRAMING OF THE ANTI-CORRUPTION CRUSADE IN NIGERIA (JUNE 2015 TO MAY 2017)
STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
From May 2015, the new government’s mantra for change was hinged on fighting corruption in Nigeria. Since then the crusade against corruption has been on. The media, as the fourth estate of the realm, in their Agenda-setting function and framing a...
27. LANGUAGE, IDEOLOGY AND POWER IN NEWSPAPER REPRESENTATION OF ETHNIC INTEREST GROUPS IN NIGERIA
. Background to the Study
The landmark event of January 1, 1914, wherein Lord Frederick Lugard amalgamated what was then the Northern and Southern Protectorates with the Colony of Lagos to form the entity known as Nigeria marked the beginning of coexistence under one political roof of p...
28. influence of information and communication technologies(icts) on news gathering (a study of practicing journalists in owerri municipal council)
Abstract
This study “Influence of ICTs on news writing, a study of practicing journalists in Owerri municipal council” has positive impact on news writing and reporting because the advent of modern technology has really done great thing in our country. It is relevant to jour...
29. A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF PRINT MEDIA DEPICTIONS OF INSURGENT ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
It has been observed that studies on insurgency in Nigeria have in the most parts been anchored on politics, law, economy, the environment or religion; highlighting the economic implications of pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta and religious crises in the north. Quite a few...
30. AN ASSESSMENT OF NEWSPAPERS IN REPORTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN IMO STATE
Background of the study
Domestic and sexual violence are shown in the media in such a way that the public understands the concerns and relevant authorities design methods to advocate for victims (Creswell 2012). According to research, the media tends to...
31. THE RISE OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM AND IT'S IMPACT ON NEWS REPORTAGE: A SURVEY OF JOURNALISTS IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The rapid advancement of digital technology and the widespread accessibility of the internet have brought about significant changes in the way news is produced, distributed, and consumed. One of the most profound developments in...
