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June 18, 2026

News media performance in contemporary Nigeria democracy - An analysis of selected newspaper editorials

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RCRodney CibohVTVitalis TorwelTITerngu Iyorkyaa

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Overview

Analysis evaluates how Nigerian newspapers contribute to democracy and governance, suggesting need for stronger support.

Key Points

  • The study evaluates the performance of Nigerian newspapers in their roles as civic forums and watchdogs within democracy.
  • Qualitative analysis of selected newspaper editorials
  • Evaluation of normative roles such as agenda setting and mobilization
  • Assessment of the impact of journalists' challenges on media effectiveness
  • Newspapers exhibited aggressive editorial stances contributing to democratic processes.
  • Addressed issues of self-censorship among journalists due to threats and legal ramifications.
  • Highlighted the need for support to enhance media's role in fighting corruption and promoting good governance.

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Ciboh et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338db6630953a74978e8bchttps://doi.org/10.67107/jcmr.2020.400
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