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Idris Mohammed
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Digital Safety of Journalists in Lagos State Idris Mohammed; Omolara Oluwabusayo Akin-Odukoya; Omotola Ogunbola; Adebayo Aisha Omoronike; Muhammad Ridwan
Konfrontasi: Jurnal Kultural, Ekonomi dan Perubahan Sosial Vol 11 No 3 (2024): Konfrontasi, September
Publisher : Budapest International Research and Critics University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/konfrontasi2.v11i3.306

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Digital safety for journalists in Lagos state is a complex and pressing issue that requires urgent attention. With the advancements in technology, journalists in Lagos state have embraced digital tools to disseminate information to their audience. However, this has also exposed them to various forms of digital threats such as cyber attacks, online harassment, and surveillance. The objectives of the study are to examine the magnitude of online attacks on journalists in Lagos State; to explore the online threats to journalists in Lagos State and to find out the consequences of the online attacks on journalists in Lagos State. The study employed the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). The positivist approach of research design was adopted which informed the choice of survey method to generate data. Stratified sampling technique was adopted, which is a sampling method that deals with dividing the population of a study into groups called strata or stratum. Thus, this study stratified the population into, television, radio and newspaper from journalists in the media organizations were selected for study. The instrument of data collection for this study is questionnaire and frequency and percentage was used to present the data. The study concludes that Nigeria lacks adequate development which is not farfetched as it is seen in our society, the carious impediment of this development both politically and in all sphere are caused by corruption manifested in different form at different levels as identified in the course of the study: bribery, nepotism, embezzlement and misappropriation of funds. This has led to lack of political participation, lack of public trust in the government and weaken democratic institutions.
Disinformation as a Tool for Recruitment by Terrorist Groups in Nigeria Idris Mohammed; Eric Msughter Aondover; Omolara Oluwabusayo Akin-Odukoya; Ekpali Joseph Saint
Konfrontasi: Jurnal Kultural, Ekonomi dan Perubahan Sosial Vol 12 No 1 (2025): Konfrontasi, March
Publisher : Budapest International Research and Critics University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/konfrontasi2.v12i1.324

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Terrorist organizations in Nigeria, such as Boko Haram and ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), have increasingly utilized disinformation as a strategic tool to manipulate public opinion and recruit members. This study examines the mechanisms, channels, and effects of disinformation campaigns, analyzing their impact on radicalization and recruitment. Using a qualitative approach, this research explores case studies, social media propaganda, and counter-narratives to assess the effectiveness of terrorist recruitment through disinformation. The findings highlight the urgent need for counterstrategies that involve media literacy, governmental intervention, and community resilience programs. The paper argues that disinformation plays a significant role in the recruitment strategies of terrorist groups in Nigeria, such as Boko Haram and ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province). These groups use false narratives, propaganda, and social media manipulation to radicalize and recruit individuals, particularly in vulnerable communities. The paper concludes that disinformation is a critical tool used by terrorist groups in Nigeria to manipulate narratives, radicalize individuals, and recruit members. Boko Haram, ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), and other extremist factions leverage fake news, conspiracy theories, and misinformation to exploit vulnerable populations.
Co-Authors Adebayo Aisha Omoronike Ekpali Joseph Saint Eric Msughter Aondover Muhammad Ridwan Omolara Oluwabusayo Akin-Odukoya Omotola Ogunbola