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Effects of The Language and Discourse of Nigerian Newspaper Reporting on National Security: Peoples’ Perceptions

Oladunni Olufunso Deji-Afuye(1), Opeyeoluwa Adesina Deji-Afuye(2),


(1) Bamidele Olumilua University
(2) Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study investigated the people’s perceptions of the effects of the use of the language and discourse of Nigerian newspaper reporting on national security. One hundred (100) newspaper readers from Lagos and Ogun states were randomly selected as the sample for this study. A self-developed questionnaire with Yes and No options was validated and administered to the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using chi-square analysis. The findings of the study showed that the use of the language and discourse of Nigerian newspaper reporting will significantly enhance the timely dissemination of security information to the people and foster national interest and direction for security assurance in the nation. Therefore, it is recommended that the government invest more in the newspaper industry; and that the language of newspaper reporting should be worked on to give room for more effective communication.

Keywords


National security; Newspaper reporting; Nigeria; Print media; Public discourse; Public perceptions

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