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

Temple Uwalaka, Fred Amadi, Stella Chinyere Enyindah

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    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.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1-18
    Number of pages18
    JournalJournal of Asian and African Studies
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    Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - Dec 2024

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