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THE ROLE OF THE PRESS IN A DEMOCRACY (THE PRESS IN PERSPECTIVE)

ABSTRACTThe study deals with the analysis of the   role of the Nigerian press in the democratic struggle in Nigeria. The research method used was the survey method, with the questionnaires and interview as the  method for data collection. The study kicks off from the definition of democracy as the government of the people by the  people and for the people, including brief definition of some features of democracy like popular sovereignty, popular consultation and periodical elections. Usin...

REPORTERS RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE URBAN – RURAL NEWS IMBALANCES IN NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS

ABSTRACTAcademic writings are replete with studies on news imbalance. So much have been said about news imbalance in the international scenes.However, by writing this project, the researcher intends to look beyond the imbalance to the root cause.It is hoped that the information contained in this project will go a longway to correct the persistent problem of urban – rural news imbalance in Nigerian newspaper.Consequently, chapter one introduce this study as well as the theoretical frame work...

THE IMPACT OF TESTIMONIAL USE ON ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS (A CASE STUDY OF KANU NWANKWO IN PEAK MILK ADVERTISMENT)

INTRODUCTION Advertising is a powerful and persuasive machine. It is an exciting, dynamic and fully challenging enterprise. It is a subject that cannot be ignored in our day-to-day life; infact world without advertisement is a bleak world” Awake 1988 Pg 1-6.  Advertising is always ahead of us to greet us, Infact it has almost become a thorn in the flesh that the average individual cannot do  without. He or she is exposed to several kinds of advertising messages right from the moment he w...

AN APPRAISAL OF DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION AS A TOOL FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACTThis study was carried out wit the sole objective of determining the appraisal of development communication as a tool for national development. In tackling this study, the researcher identified the researcher problem and used them to raise four research questions and for four research hypothesis.  Literature relating to the topic under study was reviewed through both primary and secondary sources of literature.  The researcher used survey research design that enable her to seek for ...

THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN CRISIS RESOLUTION

ABSTRACTThe aim of this research work is find out the crisis resolution of ijaw/ itesekiri of 1997.In the chapter one we make a research on the conflict between the ijaw and itesekiri of warri metropolis between may and July 1997 which could be regarded as inter – communal feud as a result of economic and political tuasles. While in chapter two we took onto the sources of literature, the Review, social objective political objectives and summary of literature Revie. Chapter three we make res...

HOW CAN EDUCATED WOMEN IMPROVE THROUGH THE FORMATION OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES

INTRODUCTION Cooperation means working together. The principle of cooperation is as old as human Society. It is truly the basis of domestic and social life. Cooperative effort is ultimately the group instinct in man, which enables him to live together and help each other in times of stress and strain. Unconsciously, the principle has always penetrated the life of human race. The history of modern civilization is in fact, the history of cooperation, for without it social and economic progress...

IMPACT OF DRUG TRAFFICKING AND ABUSE IN OUR NATION’S IMAGE, CONTENT ANALYSIS OF SELECTED INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA CONTENTS ON NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT/PROPOSALI choose to write on Drug and trafficking because it has assumed a global concern, even in the sporting sphere, it is being questioned.  The press has devoted lots of its spaces and airtime to attack the monster its impact is very disturbing and divesting without concerted efforts of all and sundry it may be a scourge that may threaten the entire world for the rest of this millennium and beyond. The phenomenon is a problem for youths everywhere nowadays, parents, teachers an...

A REVIEW ON THE CHURCH’S TEACHING ON THE NEW LITURGY ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST.

THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST The church holds the liturgy in high esteem as the source and summit of its life. Hence, the worthy celebration of the liturgy (Holy Eucharist) is the source of strength and efficacy in the work of evangelization. The church’s teachings are anchored on the event of the Last supper when Christ Jesus entrusted to her (the church) his beloved bride , the memorial of his death and resurrection through his institution of the Eucharistic sacrifice of his body and ...

Threats of Online Social Networks

Abstract  In the recent years, we have witnessed a dramatic rise in popularity of online social networking services, with several Social Network Sites (SNSs) such as Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, You Tube, Google, Yahoo! Groups etc are now among the most visited websites globally. However, since such forums are relatively easy to access and the users are often not aware of the size and the nature of the audience accessing their profiles, they often reveal more information which is not approp...

PIDGINS AND CREOLES: ATTITUDES

ABSTRACTLanguage is a multi purpose and an indispensable instrument for communication in every human endeavour. However, some languages, apart from performing more functions than the others, are also seen as more prestigious than the others. This study focused on the attitudes of people to Pidgin/Creole worldwide. The purpose was to find out to what extent people’s attitudes towards P/C have affected their growth. To explore the possibilities, the researcher used structured questionnaire. T...

COMPILATION ON BIBLIOGRAPHIC ABSTRACT AND INDEX

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON TAXATION IN NIGERIA (2008-2014) INDEX COMPILATION OF TAXATION IN NIGERIA (2008 – 2014) PREFACE This bibliography is on taxation. It is meant to satisfy the research needs of both student and lecturers. The inadequate availability of information for student and researcher in the field of taxation has been a major problem in the world of academics. This factor has been the highest motivation in the compilation of the bibliography. I hope it will be useful for stu...

COMPILATION OF BIBLIOGRAPHY ON ABORTION IN NIGERIA (2009-2012)

PREFACE This compilation is done to minimize, if not to dominate the problem being encountered by students, teachers and researchers hence, this reading list on the topic Abortion in Nigeria (2009-2012).minimize, if not to dominate the problem being encountered by students, teachers and researchers hence, this reading list on the topic Abortion in Nigeria (2009-2012). TABLE OF CONTENT Title page  Dedication  Preface  Acknowledgement  Introduction  Entries  Author Index  Chronological...

BIBLIOGRAPHIC SURVEY ON ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF POLYTECHNIC (ASUP) STRIKE IN NIGERIA

PREFACE This compilation on the (2011-2014) academic staff union of Polytechnic (ASUP) strike was embarked by the compiler to enable the public most especially the composition of students, lecturers, working class personnel’s and other prestigious people in the country to have an insight into the various problems affecting the standard of education in our country. This research work on the ASUP strike will serve as a guide and a pointer to the details of information available on the present...

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON MASS MEDIA IN (2010-2013)

PREFACE The mass media in our country today has helped a lot in government and citizens, mostly in their zeal to give our information, have establishes various media organs. These organs, have not been disappointing in their task of providing information and entertainment to the populace. The media has help people a lot in terms of educational function. Because life is an experience, the media, which is part of this experience tends to report this experience. Experience in life is glaring in ...

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA POLITICAL SYSTEM (2009-2013)

PREFACE Political party corruption in Nigeria is reportedly word spread and surveys indicate that it is very hard to do business in Nigeria without having to –pay facilitation payment to public officials. Companies should write that property rights, contracts and commercial dispute can be difficult to enforce and settle in Nigeria inefficiency and under-staffing. Tax administration lacks transparency that has lead either to high levels of tax evasion or tax officials demanding s in return ...


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