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Eric Msughter Aondover
Department of Mass Communication, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria

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Contextual Issues Surrounding Investigative Journalism in Nigeria Eric Msughter Aondover; Perpetua Ogechi Aondover; Olugbenga Charles Adewale; Funmi Falobi; Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada
Polit Journal Scientific Journal of Politics Vol 4 No 4 (2024): Polit Journal: Scientific Journal of Politics, November
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR-Publisher)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/polit.v4i4.1231

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Investigative journalism in Nigeria faces numerous contextual issues that influence its effectiveness and the quality of reporting. These challenges can be categorized into political, economic, social, and professional dimensions. Investigative journalists often face intimidation, harassment, and arbitrary arrests by government authorities. Nigeria's laws, such as the Cybercrime Act, are sometimes used to suppress critical reporting. Despite constitutional guarantees, press freedom is often undermined by restrictive regulations and informal pressures. Investigative journalists working on issues related to corruption, terrorism, or organized crime may face direct threats to their safety. The rise of terrorist groups like Boko Haram in the north and violent criminal groups like bandits has made certain regions particularly dangerous for journalists. Attacks on journalists, kidnappings, and assassinations have become increasingly common, with little accountability for perpetrators. Journalism in Nigeria often faces financial constraints, which limit investigative reporting. Media outlets are frequently underfunded, and journalists may lack the resources to conduct thorough investigations, travel to relevant locations, or access key information. Moreover, media owners may have their own political or economic interests, which may affect editorial independence and discourage deep investigative work. The paper also argues that many media organizations are owned by political elites or business moguls, which can lead to biased reporting and self-censorship to protect the owners' interests. Similarly, journalists working online are vulnerable to hacking, surveillance, and digital harassment.
Influence of Social Media on Newspaper Patronage among Lecturers in University Of Nigeria, Nsukka Ekpali Joseph Saint; Eric Msughter Aondover; Uchendu Chinelo Ebele; Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Onyejelem
LingLit Journal Scientific Journal for Linguistics and Literature Vol 5 No 3 (2024): Linglit Journal: Scientific Journal of Linguistics and Literature, September
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR-Publisher)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/linglit.v5i3.1171

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The arrival of the internet has opened a new vista and opportunity for everyone to send messages to a wide, large, dispersed, anonymous, and heterogeneous audience, which is traditionally the duty of an organization. In this case, the situation has become a “one-to-many model”, and more so, the internet has triggered the development of social media; a platform where users meet to interact, receive and share information. In this direction, this study examined the influence of social media on newspaper patronage among lecturers in University of Nigeria Nsukka. The study is anchored on Technology Acceptance Theory and Media Richness Theory. The study adopted the survey research method because of its ability to investigate problems in realistic settings. The total population of lecturers in UNN is 2889 while the sample size is 340. A multi stage sampling technique was adopted for this study using cluster sampling and simple random sampling. Face validity was adopted for this study. The method of measuring reliability adopted for this work was the Test-Retest Method. Based on the findings, the study discovered that a large number of respondents use social media for information purposes as against the little number of those who do not access social media. The findings indicate that most of the respondents rely on social media for news very often. The study also found that there are factors that lead to accessing social media for use. From the findings, it is not out of place to conclude that the news ecosystem will continue to evolve just as distributed content will become commonplace. News organizations will have to struggle for relevance in the digital landscape.
Propagation of False Information on Covid-19 among Nigerians on Social Media Eric Msughter Aondover; Uchendu Chinelo Ebele; Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Onyejelem; Omolara Oluwabusayo Akin-Odukoya
LingLit Journal Scientific Journal for Linguistics and Literature Vol 5 No 3 (2024): Linglit Journal: Scientific Journal of Linguistics and Literature, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/linglit.v5i3.1206

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Social media has become an indispensable aspect of modern life since it enables the distant creation of material for the purposes of amusement and information exchange, facilitating quicker and easier information sharing in Nigeria and around the globe. Through social networks and online communities, social media, as computer-mediated technology, promotes the development and exchange of concepts, awareness, professional interests, information, and other forms of expression. In Nigeria, the Covid-19 outbreak ushered in a digital age of first-ever marketing. During that time, citizens used social media to raise awareness among the public and demand action from the government to stop the spread of the virus. Within this conceptual context, the postulation of Technological Determinism theory serves the study goal. The study used secondary data to generate information on the subject matter. These sources provided concrete context for the thematic area of analysis. To interrogate the literature, a content analysis of secondary data was conducted. This made it possible to assess the body of knowledge in order to determine its applicability, consistency, and replication. It was established that customers used to rely on more traditional media, including radio and television, which included comparatively fewer and more reputable news sources. Consumers today are exposed to online information sources (the Internet), which was created to spread information and shape public opinion on topics by dictating what information is made available. The study concludes that the way that real-time audience participation has led to crowd sourcing content, which reflects the effects of rapidly evolving digital technology, online behaviors, and newsgathering techniques that has transformed journalistic practice as a result of social media. Members of a network can now communicate globally as a result of web-based applications, which facilitate the spread of fake information.
Trends and Dynamics of Popular Culture and Media Messages on Public Transport Literature in Nigeria Eric Msughter Aondover; Omolara Akin-Odukoya
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.v5i3.1204

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The study of popular culture and media messages on public transport in Nigeria reveals an intriguing intersection between mass communication, social behavior, and the broader cultural dynamics of the country. Public transport systems in Nigeria, ranging from buses (Danfo), taxis, to larger interstate vehicles (like the ones operated by companies such as Peace Mass Transit), serve as crucial spaces where various media messages, social trends, and cultural practices converge. The development of cars has radically transformed and revolutionized road transport system and affected the medium, channel, pattern and direction of mass communication, especially in Africa, Asia, North America, and South America where public transport vehicles are used as channels of advertisement, cultural communication, identity construction, and social reflection. This paper utilised secondary data to interrogate the trends and dynamics of popular culture and media messages on public transport literature in Nigeria. The paper adopted the Cultural Populism Theory. The theory represents activists’ opposition to the ways in which dominant forces in capitalist society shape people’s behaviour and ways of thinking. The literature on the trends and dynamics of popular culture and media messages on public transport in Nigeria demonstrates the importance of this seemingly mundane space as a site of cultural production, socialization, and political discourse.
Co-Authors Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada Ekpali Joseph Saint Funmi Falobi Olugbenga Charles Adewale Omolara Akin-Odukoya Omolara Oluwabusayo Akin-Odukoya Perpetua Ogechi Aondover Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Onyejelem Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Onyejelem Uchendu Chinelo Ebele