AKSU Journal of Communication Research (AJCR)

Prof. Aniefiok J. Udoudo

Abstract: At the outbreak of corona virus in Nigeria, the Federal government set up a Presidential Task Force to enlighten the Nigerian public on how to contain the pandemic. In spite of this, there were much “misinformation” that the Nigerian public were subjected to about the pandemic. The study was c...

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Daniel Ofomegbe, Ekhareafo, Ph.D & ISAH ABDULAZEEZ

Abstract: This study was carried out to examine Edo residents’ awareness and response to COVID19 media messages. The objectives of the study include: to examine the awareness level of Edo Residents to COVID’19, to determine through which medium Edo residents were exposed to COVID’19, to determine the ex...

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UBAH CHIKA JESSICA & UDUOT A. IWOK, Ph.D

Abstract: This study examined the coverage of ICT issues by local newspapers in Akwa Ibom State. The objectives were to determine the depth of coverage given to ICT issues, the monthly frequently coverage, the front page prominence accorded to ICT issues, the format of presenting these issues and the ca...

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Chuks Odiegwu-Enwerem, Ph.D, Lateef Adekunle Adelakun, Ph.D, Jonathan E. Aliede & Helen Ambassador-Brikins

Abstract: The paper examined the capacity of cyber journalism to offer greater media access for the citizens as against ethical infractions, misuse of freedom of expression, propagation of hate and prejudice as well as general misinformation and sometimes disinformation. By analysing some online...

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COMFORT ENE OBAJE & ANDREW OGAH IJWO

Abstract: This study evaluates influence of television on young children’s learning and cognitive development in Makurdi, Benue State, with a view to identifying the decision making role of the parents in their children’s television viewing habit. The study is anchored on Social Learning Theory, complem...

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Akpan Udo Usiere PhD

Abstract: This study examines the types, volume, frequency, gender and decency of advertising in two newspapers in Nigeria: the Daily Sun and the Vanguard. It uses quantitative content analysis of 184 editions with findings from systematic structured content coding of 1737 advertising and advertorials...

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Ashameri, Idongesit Mishael & Prof. Nkereuwem Udoakah

Abstract: This study examined the influence of media ownership on publication of political advertisements with propaganda elements by the Nigerian newspapers. Three national newspapers in Nigeria namely: The Punch, The Nation and Nigerian Pilot were selected for the study. The methodology of the study ...

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AMBROSE OROBOH UCHENUNU, Ph.D & IGBIAYE TETSOMA (Miss)

Abstract: This study examined the public relations principles applied by Chevron Nigeria Limited - a multinational oil company in crisis management in its host community of Ugborodo in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The main objective of the study was to ascertain how Chevron has...

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Bassey Eyoh, Ph.D & Itoro Peter

Abstract: This paper examined the use of indigenous media in the maintenance of peace and order in Offot Ukwa Clan of Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. Personal interview and library research methods were employed in data gathering. Among the findings were that the clan relied hea...

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