Media Rights: The Wake Of Press Control Measure By The Government Agencies In Delta State, Nigeria

Authors

  • J. N. Odedede Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka

Keywords:

Media, ; Rights, Press, control, measure, Government, Agencies

Abstract

This study media rights in the wake of press control measure by government agencies shows the unduly repression of the press in various degrees. The rigid control of the press by the government, and the numerous repressive press laws has serves as a clog to the wheel of media progress. The study utilizes the questionnaire and in-depth interview responses directed to media practitioners in Delta State. Results show that the respondents are aware of the media rights with an aggregate of 95 (54.91 %). Also, the in-depth interview responses concur and correlate with the findings that perceived the unsteadiness of the press, challenges, denial, assaults and threats to freedom of speech. The study therefore put forward that the Federal Government of Nigeria should review her constitution and furnishes it with a strong protection and assurance of press freedom.

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Author Biography

  • J. N. Odedede, Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka

    Department of Mass Communication

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Published

2024-12-31