» Abstract This study seeks to analyze the role of mass media in crusade against terrorism especially in Nigeria with the insurgence of Boko Haram, an Islamic terrorist group that has since been a threat to national security. The study became essential because of the atmosphere in which the Nigerian m…Continue Reading »
» Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the study Terrorism according to lodge is an illegitimate means of attempting to effect political change by the indiscriminate use of violence (Lodge 1988:5). Also Madunagu (2001:51) maintains that terrorism is “the use of violence to achieve political o…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study According to Adebajo, (2014) the administration of ex President Goodluck Jonathan can at present be described as underperforming, and evaluation of its performance shows in quite a lot of sectors. This also could be de…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Terrorism is violence or threat of violence calculated to create an atmosphere of fear or alarm and thereby bring about some social and political changes. This definition is in line with the explanation offered by a South American Jurist more than 30 years ago, accordi…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study investigated the Punch and Guardian newspapers’ coverage of terrorism January and June 2009. The study employed the agenda setting theory and the social responsibility theory of communication as the theoretical framework for the study. The content analysis research design wa…Continue Reading »
» ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF AMNESTY FOR REPENTANT TERRORIST ON NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF PUBLIC PERSPECTIVE) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACGROUND OF THE STUDY The insecurity level in Nigeria has become a great concern. Ranging from terrorist attacks to banditry activities, he…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Without a doubt, Nigeria, as an artificial creation resulting from the amalgamation of diverse ethnic nationalities by British colonialists in 1914, has faced serious challenges in becoming a stable polity where equity, unity, fairness, and jus…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Terrorism and insurgency are becoming common words across the world, since no country is immune to their effects. This is why, according to Rourke (2008), war, terrorism, and other kinds of international political violence are, in many respects, m…Continue Reading »
» ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN CRUSADE AGAINST TERRORISM CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study One of the major functions of the mass media is the provision of adequate information about ongoings or current events in the society as a way of The news media in particular serve this basic human n…Continue Reading »
» TERRORISM AND NIGERIA’S ECONOMY, AN ASSESSMENT OF THE BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Terrorism according to lodge is an illegitimate means of attempting to effect political change by the indiscriminate use of violence (Lodge 1988:5). Also Madunagu (2001:…Continue Reading »
» TERRORISM AND NIGERIA'S EXTERNAL IMAGE UNDER GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study According to Adebajo, (2014) the administration of ex President Goodluck Jonathan can at present be described as underperforming, and evaluation…Continue Reading »
» THE EFFECT OF TERRORISM IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: IT’S SIGNIFICANCE TO DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Terrorism and insurgency is globally becoming a household word as there is no nation that is completely absolved…Continue Reading »
» THE PUNCH AND GUARDIAN THE NEWSPAPERS COVERAGE OF TERRORISM IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background of Study In the past five to six years or more, terrorism has continued to assume more complex and worrisome dimension, not only in Nigeria but across the globe. This trend has posed serious threat t…Continue Reading »
