Reportage of Prominent Candidates in Selected Newspapers during the 2011 Nigerian Presidential Election
AbstractThe paper examines the reportage of prominent candidates in selected newspapers, the differences in the direction of cove...
Representation of Alcohol and Tobacco Usage in Nominated Nollywood Films
Abstract Media creations affect our perceptions. The media overtly influence our way of life notably our health and socia...
Portrayal of African Women in Nollywood Films over a Five-Year Period: A Content Analysis of Traits Applying the Stereotype Content Model
Abstract Existing research show that perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs are cultivated via media exposure. A content analysis o...
Motivation and Threats to Career Choice of Mass Communication Students in Two Nigerian Universities
Abstract Evolving media technologies and innovations have significantly expanded career opportunities in mass communication. How...
Factors Affecting Consequences of Political News Framing Research
Abstract Framing as a subject of empirical inquiry in the field of political communication has been attracting growing research ...
Public Perception of Female Journalists in North-East Nigeria
Abstract This study examined the public perception of female journalists, using north-east Nigeria as the study area...
Internet Accessibility and Exposure to Television Streaming among Users in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria
Abstract The media industry over the years have experienced significant changes in the processing, packaging and transmission of...
Role of the Media in Inclusive Learning and Special Education in Nigeria
Abstract This paper examines the role the media plays in education especially in the context of inclusive learning and special e...
Levelling the Playing-Field for L2 Students from a Developing Economy: Use of MOODLE in Language Teaching
Abstract Use of a learning management system such as the Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE) provides ...
Media Role, Language and Ideology in Scientific Controversy: A Study of HIV/AIDS Reportage in Discover Magazine
Abstract There has been a wide range of scholarly publications on the HIV/AIDS pandemic but much has not been done on objectivit...
Trends in Methodological and Theoretical Approaches to Communicating Gender Issues on University Campuses
ABSTRACT Globally, gender scholars have carried out studies on gender mainstreaming in higher education. They affirm that the be...
Enhancing Nigerian Media Participation in Flood Risk Reduction: A Relationship Management Theory Approach
Abstract This study examines relationship between journalists and disaster managers and how this affects flood disaster risk red...
The Impact of Environmental Attitudes on Environmental Conceptions and Perceived Potency of Recycling Terms
Abstract This study integrates the research on recycling and environmental activism to further verify the relationships between ...
Role of Mass Media in Setting Public Health Agenda: A Content Analysis of Newspaper Coverage of Ebola Disease Outbreak in Nigeria
Abstract The role of mass media in setting public agenda, shaping understanding and assigning varied degrees of importance to is...
Nigerian Elite’s Perception of Mass Media Coverage of Federal Government Policies and Their Believability
Abstract Government policies are meant to reach the people, particularly the elite, who are the opinion leaders that can influen...
Item Non-response of Different Question Types and Formats in Mixed-mode Surveys: A Case Study of a Public Broadcasting TV Station’s members
Abstract As the mixed-mode survey is increasingly used, this study examines the response quality in a mixed-mode telephone and W...
Trends and Societal Implications of Nigerian Newspapers’ Reportage of Metro-Page Stories
Abstract Communication scholars across the globe have stressed the critical role played by the mass media which is vital for the...
Coverage of the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan in two Nigerian Newspapers
Abstract Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was sworn-in on 29th May, 2011 amidst optimism for developing Nigeria because ...
A Comparative Study of Cable News Network and Aljazeera’s Coverage/Framing of 2015 Nigerian Presidential Election
Abstract Nigeria’s 2015 presidential election is arguably one in the annals of the country’s electoral odyssey which...
Pragmatics and Meaning Formation: Contextual Distinctiveness of Religious Automobiles Messages in Kano State
Abstract Religious symbolism has been a major feature of messages featured on public, private and official vehicles in Africa a...
Filling the Void left by Mainstream Media: An Examination of the Community Storytelling Functions of Community-Based Associations in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract Scholars argue that community-based organisations (CBOs) engender community participation, reduce social inequality and...
Influence of Hausa Hip-Hop Musical Videos on the Moral Attitude of Youths in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract The study examines the influence of Hausa hip hop Musical Videos on the moral attitude of youth in Kano State Nigeria....
Hausa Home Video Industry (Kannywood): Growth, Transformation and Challenges
Abstract The Hausa Home Video industry, popularly known as Kannywood is growing at a faster rate, producing, circulating and gai...
Factors Affecting Readership of Erotic Novels by Students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Abstract This paper focused on the factors affecting the readership of erotic novels among the students of the University of Nig...
Counter-Narrative Communication versus Dominant Hegemonies: An Analysis of the Niger Delta Problem in a Nigerian Play
Abstract Since oil exploitation started in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria, soon after the discovery of same at Oloibiri, in 195...
An Examination of the Relationship between Communication and Conflict in Oil and Gas Conflicts in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Abstract The relationship between oil companies and host communities in the Niger Delta is characterized by conflicts. Through l...
An Analysis of the Cultural, Educational and Value Contents of some Selected Nigerian Reality Television Programmes
Abstract This study analysed some reality television programmes shown in Nigerian television stations. This arose as a result of...
Uses and Gratifications of Social Media among Makurdi Residents of Benue State, Nigeria
Abstract Social media are modern communication platforms which have gained tremendous acceptance among users today. Makurdi resi...
Uses and Gratifications of Smartphone Apps among College Students
Abstract The rapid proliferation of smartphones has led to the development of mobile applications (apps). This study exami...
Perceived effectiveness of social media platforms for HIV and AIDS information communication among university undergraduates in south-west Nigeria
Abstract The study examined the perceived effectiveness of social media on HIV and AIDS communication among undergraduates in so...