Papers by Fatima Abubakre
Brazilian journalism research, 2017
This study focuses on the role of media ownership on the press coverage of the 2015 presidential ... more This study focuses on the role of media ownership on the press coverage of the 2015 presidential election campaign in Nigeria. Using content analysis, the aim of the study was to identify the themes and examine the direction of the coverage of election campaign news items between the two main political parties in the country-Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) published in The Nation on one hand and the Nigerian Tribune on the other hand, between January 2015 and March 2015. Findings from the study indicate coverage replete with biases, although with some remarkable incidents of objectivity and balancing, and show that the two newspapers analysed in this study merely reflected the political leanings of their respective publishers.Este estudo se centra no papel da propriedade da mídia na cobertura jornalística das eleições presidenciais de 2015 na Nigéria. Por meio de análise de conteúdo, seu objetivo é identificar os temas e examinar os direcionam...
Journal of Media Critiques, 2017
Media framing which is at the heart of political communication is concerned with the manner that ... more Media framing which is at the heart of political communication is concerned with the manner that a particular news item or story is produced. This study analyses how five Nigerian newspapers framed the fight against corruption embarked upon by the Buhari administration one year after his assumption of office. Using newspaper editorials published on Nigeria's Democracy Day (May 29, 2016), as unit of analysis, it draws on the methodological context of equivalent framing to demonstrate how the selected newspapers have framed the war against corruption which was the major thrust of the 'Change' campaign message articulated by Buhari as a Presidential aspirant and his political party (All Progressives' Congress), during the build-up to the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Findings suggest that the Press position on national issues, like the anti-corruption war, is subject to ethnic influence and political ownership as revealed by the 'uncompromising frame' and the 'witch-hunting frame.'
Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 2018
The controversy surrounding women wearing head covers in public institutions in Nigeria has revea... more The controversy surrounding women wearing head covers in public institutions in Nigeria has revealed much about the attitude of the Nigerian media, particularly in institutions located in the "Lagos-Ibadan" axis, when representing Islam and Muslims in the country. This research examines Nigeria's newspaper reporting on the usage of hijab in public schools, particularly in southwest Nigeria, citing the incident in Osun State as a case study. The prevalent scenario in Osun State is also largely relevant in Lagos State, both of which have addressed the matter through litigation. Results from content analysis in four national dailies-The Nation, The Punch, The Guardian, and Vanguard-show that the hijab is predominantly reported on through the polarized lens of either judicial interpretation or Muslim-Christian strife. This paper also thematically examines how the editorial opinions published by Daily Trust, The Nation and The Punch have deliberated on this issue and findings also indicate that Nigeria's media response to issues that affect Muslims receive less-than-favourable coverage within mainstream media. This ultimately has implications on how Islam and Muslims are construed within society. This study will argue Muslims must work to neutralize pejorative media narratives on Islam through increasing exposure in mass media and working towards eliminating biased representations of Islam and its values.
The Political Economy of Communication, Oct 18, 2021
Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 2018
The controversy surrounding women wearing head covers in public institutions in Nigeria has revea... more The controversy surrounding women wearing head covers in public institutions in Nigeria has revealed much about the attitude of the Nigerian media, particularly in institutions located in the “Lagos-Ibadan” axis, when representing Islam and Muslims in the country. This research examines Nigeria’s newspaper reporting on the usage of hijab in public schools, particularly in south-west Nigeria, citing the incident in Osun State as a case study. The prevalent scenario in Osun State is also largely relevant in Lagos State, both of which have addressed the matter through litigation. Results from content analysis in four national dailies—The Nation, The Punch, The Guardian, and Vanguard—show that the hijab is predominantly reported on through the polarized lens of either judicial interpretation or Muslim–Christian strife. This paper also thematically examines how the editorial opinions published by Daily Trust, The Nation and The Punch have deliberated on this issue and findings also indicate that Nigeria’s media response to issues that affect Muslims receive less-than-favourable coverage within mainstream media. This ultimately has implications on how Islam and Muslims are construed within society. This study will argue Muslims must work to neutralize pejorative media narratives on Islam through increasing exposure in mass media and working towards eliminating biased representations of Islam and its values.
Journal of Media Critiques, 2017
Media framing which is at the heart of political communication is concerned with the manner that ... more Media framing which is at the heart of political communication is concerned with the manner that a particular news item or story is produced. This study analyses how five Nigerian newspapers framed the fight against corruption embarked upon by the Buhari administration one year after his assumption of office. Using newspaper editorials published on Nigeria’s Democracy Day (May 29, 2016), as unit of analysis, it draws on the methodological context of equivalent framing to demonstrate how the selected newspapers have framed the war against corruption which was the major thrust of the ‘Change’ campaign message articulated by Buhari as a Presidential aspirant and his political party (All Progressives’ Congress), during the build-up to the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Findings suggest that the Press position on national issues, like the anti-corruption war, is subject to ethnic influence and political ownership as revealed by the ‘uncompromising frame’ and the ‘witch-hunting frame.’
Brazilian Journalism Research, 2017
ABSTRACT - This study focuses on the role of media ownership on the press coverage of the 2015 pr... more ABSTRACT - This study focuses on the role of media ownership on the press coverage of the 2015 presidential election campaign in Nigeria. Using content analysis, the aim of the study was to identify the themes and examine the direction of the coverage of election campaign news items between the two main political parties in the country-Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) published in The Nation on one hand and the Nigerian Tribune on the other hand, between January 2015 and March 2015. Findings from the study indicate coverage replete with biases, although with some remarkable incidents of objectivity and balancing, and show that the two newspapers analysed in this study merely reflected the political leanings of their respective publishers. Key words: Nigerian Media. Ownership. 2015 Presidential Electoral Campaign.
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Papers by Fatima Abubakre