COMPARISON OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND RADIO STATIONS ON THE ASSESSMENT OF NEWS INFORMATION

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examining comparison of social media and radio stations on the assessment of news information using University of Ibadan, Oyo State as case study. Specifically, the study ascertain whether University of Ibadan students’ prefer Twitter to Splash FM. The study also examine factors influence students’ preference for Twitter over Splash fm and why if. Lastly the study ascertain some of the problems confronting social networking sites as source of information particularly twitter. A total of 77 responses were validated from the survey. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that Student prefer twitter because they will be able to stay in touch with friends, they are able to share funny video, they are able to keep up with news on twitter, and they are able to build professional contact. Also, Some of the problems of social networking sites as source of information is untrustworthy data member, privacy Concerns, excess players, stalkers and other unwanted activity. The study thereby recommend that any information aired on Radio or on social media should be well processed and assessed in other for a credible news to be disseminated among the populace. Also,That both social media and radio stations intent is to pass information as it unfolds hence it is recommended that news be properly verified before been posted on the media.