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Introduction:

Abstract

This research work entails an undisputable detailed view on how the print media can serve as a viable tool to provide a successful general elections.

Table of Content

TABLE OF CONTENT

iTITLE PAGE

iiCERTIFICATION

iiiDEDICATION

ivACKNOWLEDGEMENT

vTABLE OF CONTENT



CHAPTER 1

Introduction

History of Nigeria mass media

Forms of media

Characteristics of media

Functions of media



CHAPTER 2

2.1 The concept of democracy and political parties

2.2 The process of election

2.3 The concept of election



CHAPTER 3

3.1 How elections are organized in Nigeria

3.2 How elections are rigged in Nigeria

3.3 Better method of organizing election

3.4 Problems of election in Nigeria

3.5 The role of media in election campaign.



CHAPTER 4

4.1 Summary

4.2 Conclusion

4.3 Recommendation



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Introduction

INTRODUCTION



In all aspects of social life, the genesis of a new decade triggers to an effort to summarize and characterize what happened from the past years and look forward to challenges - the genesis of a new era. The press (newspaper) stands as a link between the old and new. A regime that newly arrives into power can blame its predecessor for some economic problem and it uses the press (newspaper) to compare its record in funding popular services with past regime and reminds the public the oppression they felt from the oppositions when they were in power and to also praise government for the good work done when they were in power, all these tactics work well when they use the press. And this research work is focusing on newspaper as a print medium.



Obiakalusi Lynda et al (1991:43) in their research work stated that Nigeria political independence in 1960 had raised hopes of many that the nation was being set on towards achieving a free and democratic society. In such a democratic society, it is expected that the press such as newspaper in particular should be the market place for political thought. The newspaper therefore, should exist mainly to serve the information need of the citizenry in politics. Akpan (1985:35) mass communication in Nigeria: book of reading (Nwuneli) says that the public is entitled to all facts in a political situation and that on the basis of these facts; it can make its decisions.



Apparently, development should not be seized from being mentioned while discussing politics. According to Nwosu 1985, he says that "development and politics are so intertwined that one cannot talk about or deal with one without the other, especially in a developing country like Nigeria". Having observed the above statement, it is rarely difficult to distinguish between politics and development especially as it relates to Nigeria politically. Newspaper can be seen as a more possible agent of social and political mobilizing in the country than television especially in mobilizing women towards participating in politics.