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Ololade Olatunji Lateef
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.
Convergence of Celebrity Culture and Citizen Journalism: Analysis of Journalism Practice in Nigeria Ololade Olatunji Lateef
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, June
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR-Publisher)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i2.1317

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The convergence of celebrity culture and citizen journalism has dramatically reshaped the landscape of journalism practice in Nigeria. This study explores how the fusion of these two influential forces has redefined traditional journalistic norms, altered content production, and challenged established media hierarchies. With celebrities increasingly acting as news sources and even content creators, and citizens leveraging digital platforms to disseminate information, often unfiltered and real-time, the boundaries between professional journalism, entertainment, and user-generated content have become increasingly blurred. Using constructivism philosophy of research design and in-depth interview method, this study examines celebrity culture and citizen journalism within the context of journalism practice in Nigeria. The study adopted The Social Responsibility Theory of the Press. The study adopted in-depth interview while 5 senior editors from each newspaper were selected for the in-depth interview. Purposive sampling was employed to select the participants. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews, Zoom, and email, with interviews lasting between 45 and 60 minutes. The interviews were recorded and transcribed for analysis. The guide for in-depth interviews included open-ended questions that explored journalists' experiences with celebrity culture. NVivo was used to analyse the in-depth interview using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that while this intersection offers new opportunities for democratized storytelling and wider engagement, it also raises concerns about misinformation, credibility, and the dilution of journalistic integrity. The study concludes by calling for a reimagining of media ethics and professional training to adapt to a rapidly evolving digital media ecosystem shaped by the dual influence of celebrity culture and citizen participation.
Content Analysis of Celebrity Culture on News Values in Nigerian Journalism Ololade Olatunji Lateef; Muhammad Ridwan
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, June
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR-Publisher)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i2.1319

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This study explores the growing influence of celebrity culture on news values within Nigerian journalism. It investigates how media attention has increasingly shifted toward celebrity-related content, often at the expense of traditional journalistic priorities such as public interest, investigative depth, and civic responsibility. The study design is positivist while the research method is content analysis. The population of the study consists of the 310 newspapers operating in Nigeria while the sample size constitutes the three newspapers - The Nation, Daily Trust, and The Punch. Systematic random sampling is used for selecting articles for content analysis, ensuring every nth article within the selected timeframe is included in the sample. The main categories for analysis include story prominence (front page vs. other sections), tone (positive, negative, or neutral), framing (sensationalism, human interest, or factual reporting), and the type of celebrity featured (e.g., entertainers, athletes, politicians). The units of analysis will include individual articles, headlines, and the frequency of celebrity news. The data was presented using simple table, percentages and frequencies. Based on the findings, the study discovered that the types of celebrity stories on politics and business were not given prominent in the selected newspapers. The implication of the findings is that the selected newspapers pay more attention on other types of celebrity like sports and entertainment, which means that the surveillance function of the selected papers was not adequate as regards to celebrity stories within the study period.
Co-Authors Eric Msughter Aondover Muhammad Ridwan Omolara Oluwabusayo Akin-Odukoya Omotola Ogunbola