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Media Silence on Suicide in Nigeria's News Coverage Okunade, Joshua Kayode; Amaechi, Deborah Onyinyechi; Olopha, Anthony; Aondover, Eric Msughter
Feedback International Journal of Communication Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : PT Agung Media Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62569/fijc.v2i2.157

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Suicide is a pressing public health concern in Nigeria, yet the extent to which it is reported in the media remains unclear. The mass media serves a critical role in shaping public awareness and framing social issues. This study explores how suicide cases are reported by Nigerian online newspapers and whether such coverage aligns with the media’s social responsibility. Using a quantitative content analysis method, the study examined suicide-related articles published in The Punch and The Guardian online editions between April and December 2019. A total of 540 newspaper issues (270 from each outlet) were analyzed using purposive sampling. Data were categorized based on story frequency, genre, paragraph length, and number of deaths reported. Theoretical framing was guided by Agenda-Setting Theory, Cultivation Theory, and Social Responsibility Theory. A total of 75 suicide-related stories were identified. Most were brief (1–10 paragraphs) and appeared in the metro section, with little investigative or thematic depth. The Punch contributed more stories (57.3%) compared to The Guardian (42.7%). Despite the high number of suicides in Nigeria, the overall media coverage was found to be minimal and inconsistent. Findings suggest significant underreporting and a lack of meaningful engagement with suicide as a societal issue. The media has not fulfilled its role in setting the public agenda or cultivating awareness. Suicide is often framed episodically rather than thematically, limiting its visibility as a public health concern. This undermines the media’s potential to educate, warn, and mobilize action against suicide. The study concludes that Nigerian newspapers have not adequately reported on suicide, failing to meet the standards of socially responsible journalism. Broader media monitoring and audience-focused research are needed to understand the full impact of media coverage on suicide perception and prevention.
Reconfiguration of Media Communication in the Age of AI and Inequality Aondover, Eric Msughter; Aondover, Perpetua Ogechi; Maiwada, Abdullahi Aliyu
Feedback International Journal of Communication Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62569/fijc.v2i3.195

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the production, distribution, and consumption of information within digital media ecosystems. While AI offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and personalization, it also risks deepening existing socioeconomic and digital inequalities. This study explores the complex relationship between AI, media access, and inequality in the digital era. This exploratory research employed a descriptive approach by analyzing secondary sources, including academic literature, media reports, policy documents, and online resources related to AI and digital media. Data were synthesized to identify patterns of structural injustices and regulatory challenges in both the Global North and Global South. The findings indicate that AI-driven tools such as automated journalism, algorithms, deepfake technologies, and generative models are reshaping traditional media workflows. While these innovations enhance efficiency and personalization, they also introduce concerns related to bias, misinformation, opacity in corporate practices, and the erosion of editorial authority. The analysis further reveals that structural inequalities and regulatory gaps mediate the benefits of AI, often privileging technologically advanced actors while marginalizing underserved groups. The study concludes that although AI has the potential to revolutionize media practices, its integration into digital ecosystems risks widening digital divides and reinforcing power asymmetries. Without inclusive policies, ethical leadership, and equitable access frameworks, AI may consolidate control in the hands of a few, thereby undermining media pluralism and social equity.
Co-Authors Akintayo, Atinuke Olubukade Amaechi, Deborah Onyinyechi Aondover, Perpetua Ogechi Maiwada, Abdullahi Aliyu Muhammad Ridwan Ogunbola, Omotola Okunade, Joshua Kayode Olopha, Anthony Onyejelem, Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Vitalis, Perpetua Ogechi Yar’Adua, Suleiman M.