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Omotola Ogunbola
Department of Mass Communication, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria

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Media and Air Pollution Management, Policy and Legislation in Nigeria Eric Msughter Aondover; Omotola Ogunbola; Omolara Oluwabusayo Akin-Odukoya; Ololade Olatunji Lateef; Muhammad Ridwan
Polit Journal Scientific Journal of Politics Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Polit Journal: Scientific Journal of Politics, February
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR-Publisher)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/polit.v5i1.1247

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Air pollution is an acute problem in developing countries, especially their cities. In Nigeria the sources include vehicle exhaust aggravated by the rising car population, industrial emission, especially from petrochemical industries and cement manufacture, use of gasoline generation as a result of unstable power supply, use of fuel wood for domestic use and energy for small industries. This paper reviews air pollution and control measures in Nigeria. Data for the study was generated through secondary sources. The study discovered that it has been difficult to achieve cooperation for air pollution control in developing countries like Nigeria whose main concern is to provide for the basic needs as food, shelter and employment for her populace. The control measures have not been very effective and fully enforced. This paper therefore proposed preventive measures and sustainable solutions, such as vehicle inspection, enforcement of legislations, effective refuse collection and evacuation and steady supply of electricity to stop use of gasoline generators among others to ensure safe environment for the population to live.
Media Representation of Child Abuse and Its Policy Implications in Nigeria Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Onyejelem; Muhammad Danjuma Abubakar; Omotola Ogunbola; Emmanuel Blessing Oyiza; Muhammad Ridwan
Polit Journal Scientific Journal of Politics Vol 5 No 2 (2025): Polit Journal: Scientific Journal of Politics, May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/polit.v5i2.1271

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Child abuse remains a significant social issue in Nigeria, with long-term consequences for victims and society. The media plays a crucial role in shaping public perception and policy responses to child abuse through its representation of cases, narratives, and framing of the issue. This study examines the media’s portrayal of child abuse in Nigeria, exploring the extent to which news coverage, documentaries, and other forms of media representation influence public awareness, government action, and policy formulation. It analyzes the dominant themes in media reports, including sensationalism, victim-blaming, and advocacy-driven narratives, while assessing the ethical and professional standards maintained by journalists in reporting such cases. Findings suggest that while the media has been instrumental in bringing child abuse cases to public attention, coverage is often inconsistent, and sometimes lacks depth, context, and follow-up reporting. Sensationalized stories may attract public outrage but do not always translate into sustained policy action or structural reforms. Additionally, cultural biases and societal stigma influence the framing of child abuse cases, sometimes shifting the blame onto victims or downplaying the role of systemic failures. This paper argues that effective media representation of child abuse should go beyond episodic reporting to include investigative journalism, human-centered storytelling, and advocacy for policy change. It highlights the need for training journalists on ethical reporting of child abuse and calls for stronger collaboration.
Audience Perception of the Elderly in Nollywood Films Subulola Etimiri; Omotola Ogunbola; Omolara Akin-Odukoya; Muhammad Ridwan
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 5 No 1 (2024): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v5i1.1076

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This study is an assessment of Audience Perception of the Elderly in Nollywood Films. The general objective of this study is to examine how Nollywood Films affect how people see the elderly in society. The study examines how film perpetuates age stereotypes among the elderly. Some of the determined objectives are to examine how movie representation of the elderly shapes audience perception of old people in Nigeria. Data for this study was obtained through content analysis, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires. Screen Theory and Reflection Projection Theory were the theories used for this project. Content analysis was carried out on four films: Maami, October 1, Kasanova, and Ayelujara. An in-depth interview was conducted with two lecturers at Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, and questionnaires were distributed to 84 students of the school. This research work established that the portrayal of the elderly in Nollywood films has succeeded in influencing how viewers perceive the elderly. It also established that Nollywood Films have a significant influence on the audience's perception of the elderly and film as a medium is very vital and goes beyond merely seeing it as entertainment such as creating mindset, opinions, culture and life in general.
Influence of Nollywood Movies Representation of the Elderly on Attitudes to the Aged in Western Nigeria Omotola Ogunbola
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 5 No 3 (2024): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v5i3.1192

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The portrayal of elderly characters in Nollywood movies can significantly shape public attitudes toward the aged in Western Nigeria, given the prominent role of Nollywood in Nigerian culture. Nollywood has a powerful influence on shaping societal views on aging in Western Nigeria. Portrayals that emphasize respect, wisdom, and positive aging can help foster supportive and respectful attitudes toward the elderly, while negative stereotypes can perpetuate ageism. The objectives of the paper are to examine the representation of the elderly in films and the common themes in Nollywood movies. This paper adopted the Representation Theory. The theory explains how stereotypical representations of the elderly in films are done. Certain ideologies or viewpoints which may be considered ageist against the elderly are sometimes portrayed in movies. Since media contributes to the creation and reinforcement of stereotypes, an application of this theory informs the intention to use in-depth interview to interact with film makers of the need to make movies which are anti-stereotypical representations of ageing process and the aged. The paper is a conceptual paper, which utilises secondary data based on the existing literature like journal articles, textbooks and online materials. The paper argues that in the traditional African societies the elderly are also revered. Aged members of a community are seen as culture-bearers, philosophers, professors and visionaries. The traditional Nigerian society is not left in this regard. The African world view regards old age as, reward to those who are just, chaste, kind, charitable, and upright in their doing with others. No wonder, the old people were usually regarded as living ancestors.
Co-Authors Emmanuel Blessing Oyiza Eric Msughter Aondover Muhammad Danjuma Abubakar Muhammad Ridwan Ololade Olatunji Lateef Omolara Akin-Odukoya Omolara Oluwabusayo Akin-Odukoya Subulola Etimiri Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Onyejelem