Editor’s Note The essence of news is that it is accurate and balanced. According to various scholars and practitioners in the media industry, there should not be anything called “fake news” because incorrect or inaccurate narration of events cannot be…
In every democracy, campaigns matter. Campaign activities offer the electorate the opportunity to assess the political parties, candidates and their policies and programmes. A sane campaign atmosphere where political actors engage the electorate on policies and issues not only helps…
Nigerian politicians and their supporters, like those in other democracies around the world, are expected to engage potential voters and citizens in general about their plans for socioeconomic and political advancement. This is referred to as a campaign. Candidates and…
The role of the press in providing timely and structured information to the people, especially during electioneering or electoral campaigns is evidently expanding and becoming more complex as more people have access to the digital-media space. The digital-media seeks to…
The Center for Research on Development of African Media, Governance and Society (CEREDEMS Africa) and the Positive Agenda Nigeria (PAN) have finalized plans to monitor the 2023 general elections’ campaigns in Nigeria with over 100 volunteers across the 36 States…
