Item Non-response of Different Question Types and Formats in Mixed-mode Surveys: A Case Study of a Public Broadcasting TV Station’s members
Abstract As the mixed-mode survey is increasingly used, this study examines the response quality in a mixed-mode telephone and W...
Trends and Societal Implications of Nigerian Newspapers’ Reportage of Metro-Page Stories
Abstract Communication scholars across the globe have stressed the critical role played by the mass media which is vital for the...
Coverage of the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan in two Nigerian Newspapers
Abstract Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was sworn-in on 29th May, 2011 amidst optimism for developing Nigeria because ...
A Comparative Study of Cable News Network and Aljazeera’s Coverage/Framing of 2015 Nigerian Presidential Election
Abstract Nigeria’s 2015 presidential election is arguably one in the annals of the country’s electoral odyssey which...
Pragmatics and Meaning Formation: Contextual Distinctiveness of Religious Automobiles Messages in Kano State
Abstract Religious symbolism has been a major feature of messages featured on public, private and official vehicles in Africa a...
Filling the Void left by Mainstream Media: An Examination of the Community Storytelling Functions of Community-Based Associations in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract Scholars argue that community-based organisations (CBOs) engender community participation, reduce social inequality and...
Influence of Hausa Hip-Hop Musical Videos on the Moral Attitude of Youths in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract The study examines the influence of Hausa hip hop Musical Videos on the moral attitude of youth in Kano State Nigeria....
Hausa Home Video Industry (Kannywood): Growth, Transformation and Challenges
Abstract The Hausa Home Video industry, popularly known as Kannywood is growing at a faster rate, producing, circulating and gai...
Factors Affecting Readership of Erotic Novels by Students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Abstract This paper focused on the factors affecting the readership of erotic novels among the students of the University of Nig...
Counter-Narrative Communication versus Dominant Hegemonies: An Analysis of the Niger Delta Problem in a Nigerian Play
Abstract Since oil exploitation started in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria, soon after the discovery of same at Oloibiri, in 195...
An Examination of the Relationship between Communication and Conflict in Oil and Gas Conflicts in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Abstract The relationship between oil companies and host communities in the Niger Delta is characterized by conflicts. Through l...
An Analysis of the Cultural, Educational and Value Contents of some Selected Nigerian Reality Television Programmes
Abstract This study analysed some reality television programmes shown in Nigerian television stations. This arose as a result of...
Uses and Gratifications of Social Media among Makurdi Residents of Benue State, Nigeria
Abstract Social media are modern communication platforms which have gained tremendous acceptance among users today. Makurdi resi...
Uses and Gratifications of Smartphone Apps among College Students
Abstract The rapid proliferation of smartphones has led to the development of mobile applications (apps). This study exami...
Perceived effectiveness of social media platforms for HIV and AIDS information communication among university undergraduates in south-west Nigeria
Abstract The study examined the perceived effectiveness of social media on HIV and AIDS communication among undergraduates in so...
Parameters of Dissemination: Validity of Concurrent Technology Platforms Sharing the Future Economy
Abstract We no longer are mere individuals, but part of a global collective. The evolution of technology has enacted chang...