BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: In 2015 general elections witnessed a remarkable use of social media as a political communication tool in Nigeria. Three major issues underline the tremendous use of social media tools during the 2015 elections. Firstly, the use of social media in Ni...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background Of The Study

The role of the media as the society's watchdog has evolved over the course of time, and the information and...

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN SHAPING VOTER BEHAVIOUR: A CASE STUDY OF TWITTER CAMPAIGNS DURING NIGERIA’S 2023 ELECTIONS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

In recent years, social media has transformed from a space of casual social interaction...

A STUDY OF FAKE NEWS CIRCULATION ON WHATSAPP AND ITS EFFECT ON PUBLIC TRUST IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

In the age of digital communication, the proliferation of unverified and misleading information&m...

A STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF VOTER TURNOUT PATTERNS IN NIGERIAN ELECTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN OSUN STATE

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Elections are a cornerstone of democratic governance, offering citizens the opport...