Trends and Societal Implications of Nigerian Newspapers’ Reportage of Metro-Page Stories
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2017-04
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Department of Mass Communication, Delta State University
Abstract
Communication scholars across the globe have stressed the critical role played by the mass
media which is vital for the effective functioning of a society. Functioning as the
communicative link between political and social actors, the mass media not only serve as a
source of information for members of the public but also possesses the capacity to
influence the perception of pressing issues and the depiction of such issues; the people and
their institutions in particular ways, which ultimately, may shape individuals’ political
consciousness and participation within the society. The aim of this study therefore, is to
examine the patterns of Nigeria’s newspapers coverage of news stories on the metropolitan
page and its social implications in the society. Through the use of content analysis, a total
of nine dailies- The Punch, Daily Sun, The Guardian, Vanguard, Nigerian Pilot, Nigerian
Tribune, Daily Trust, New Telegraph and the National Mirror were examined for the study
in order to ascertain trends on the metro-page as reported by the selected newspapers. The
paper discusses findings from the study which found that reportage about murders
dominated news items on the metro-page, and its attendant implications for the society
while advocating a more positive media impact.
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Journalism, political communication
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Metro-Page,, News Stories, Trends, Newspapers, Nigeria
Citation
4. Abubakre, F.I. (2017)Trends and Societal Implications of Nigerian Newspapers’ Reportage of Metro-Page Stories, Journal of Communication and Media Research Vol.9(1) pp. 163-172