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Illusion And Reality Of Press Freedom In Attaining A True Democratic System Of Government In Nigeria
[A Study of Enugu North]
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1.7 Scope Of The Study
The
scope of the study is limited to the illusion and reality of press
freedom in the Nigerian democratic system of government examining the
media.
It goes further to call on practising journalists across the
country on the need to arise and work hard for the actualization and
realization of total press emancipation in the act of gathering
information and disseminating such information effectively.
1.8 Definitions Of Terms
Operational Definitions 16
Illusion:
This means something that deceives and deludes or misleads
intellectually in such a way as to produce false impression or idea that
exaggerates or minimize reality or that attributes existence of what
does not exist.
Reality: It is true situation and the problem that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life.
Press
Freedom: According to Femi Sonayeke, it simply means allowing the press
to perform its traditional role of keeping the masses informed about
event taking place within and outside their communities without any
hindrance, harassment or legal and social constraints.
Democracy: It
is a fair and equal treatment of everyone in any media organization and
right to take part in the decision making of any media firm.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This paper examines the illusion and reality of press freedom in attaining a true democratic system of government in Nigeria. Area of the study was Enugu metropolis which comprises of Enugu North and Enugu South, as area considered one of the nerve centres of intense political activities in Nigeria. Data were collected through questionnaire. Survey method was used for this work. Findings show that the illusion and reality of press freedom in attaining a true democratic system of government in Ni ... Continue reading---
