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Hostility towards the Press in Nigeria: Examining Online Responses to the Burning of TVC Headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines responses from Facebook and X users regarding the burning of TVC headquarters by protesters in Lagos, Nigeria. Data for the study were from a mix of quantitative and qualitative content analysis of Facebook and X posts ( N = 41,188) of netizens in Nigeria who responded to the burning of TVC headquarters in Lagos. The thematic content analysis categorised the responses into Validators , Defenders , Intimidators and Accusers . We show that greater percentage of Facebook and X users in Nigeria validated and encouraged violence against journalists in Nigeria. We highlight the seriousness of harassment of journalists and its impact to press freedom.

Source: Journal of Asian and African Studies

DOI: 10.1177/00219096241303947

Authors: Temple Uwalaka, Fred Amadi, Stella Chinyere Enyindah

Institutions: University of Canberra, Rivers State University

Language: English

Topic: Journalism and Media Studies

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450