MAS 115 Continuous Assessment (CA)
Course Code - MAS 115
Course Title - Online Journalism
Lecturer - Dr. Theresa Ifeoma Amobi (Assoc. Professor)
Below are the Names and Matric Numbers of the Group for this assignment.
BABS INUMIDUN PRAISE
230912078
AYODELE DORCAS ANUOLUWAPO
230912219
ELUONYE CHINENYE JOY
230912106
NOJEEM SAMIAT MOYOSORE
230912026
AYINDE JOKE HALIMAH
230912027
OJUKWU CHIEMERIE PROMISE
230912145
ADEKOYA IFEOLUWA ADEDOLAPO
230912043
LIJOKA OYINDAMOLA VICTORIA
230912208
PRAISE OFFEH TOKONI
230912203
ADEOYE OKIKIOLA FATHIA
230912093
BASHIR AISHAT ADUKE
230912164
CHINYERE NGOZI CHRISTIAN
230912136
NSO-DIFFANG GEMMIMAH ETAKA
230912054
OKUBULE OLUWADAMILARE OLUWATOMISIN.
230912010
LADIPO MONISOLA KOREDE
22321249
ISEYEN MAGDALENE ARIT
230912079
EFFIONG GOODNEWS MOSES
230912069
AJILORE DEBORAH IFEOLUWA
230912050
EGBEMAKINDE AZEEZ PELUMI
230912115
NWANGWU OLUCHI VICTORIA
230912094
OLUWOLE OLUWAJUWON BALIKIS
230912180
SOSANWO SARAH MODUPEOLUWA
230912052
ADESHINA MOYOSOREOLUWA ANUOLUWAPO
230912057
SHITTU MISTURA KIKELOMO
230912053
ASUQUO MBUOTIDEM INIABASI
230912011
QUESTION 1
List 10 incidents that have happened in recent times
to underscore the transformation of the media spaces from
the broadcasting pattern that ran one way, with the
audiences often on the receiving end to citizen journalism,
where the audiences become the initiators and participators
in the conversations.
1. ATTACKS ON PALESTINE: Social media played a crucial
role in raising awareness for the people in Palestine in
their hardship and also raising support
2. UKRAINE WAR: The media helped in publicizing and
raising awareness for the country through news coverage, etc.
3. LAGOS MANDILAS BUILDING COLLAPSE: Online
media coverage was done by citizen journalists.
4. FERGUSON PROTESTS: Citizen Journalists captured
and shared videos of police brutality, sparking a
national conversation.
5. METOO MOVEMENT: Survivors shared their stories on
social media, leading to a global movement against
sexual harassment.
6. BLACK LIVES MATTER: Videos captured by citizens
shed light on police violence and systemic racism.
7. The 2023 NIGERIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION:
The citizens used social media to fact-check political claims,
share news, and engage in political discourse.
8. END SARS PROTEST: Citizens of Nigeria used social media
to document and share their experiences and also raise
awareness on the protest against the government
9. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVISM: Young activists like
Greta Thunberg used social media to raise awareness and
mobilize a global movement.
10. COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Social media became a vital source
of information during the pandemic concerning things
like, availability of vaccines, hospitals to get treated at,
isolation camps, remedies and cures for it, prevention methods.
Etc.
QUESTION 2
Mention the platforms that were used to share the stories
and engagements
1. FACEBOOK & TWITTER: These social mediums,
with Facebook being the most prominent with over a billion
users, were used to share news stories and opinions. Twitter,
now known as (X) was used to raise more awareness through
the use of hashtags “#Savepalestine” etc.
2. TIK TOK: This platform was used in sharing short videos
about the Ukraine war, raising awareness and encourage others
to take action
3. X (formerly known as TWITTER) AND INSTAGRAM: Media video coverage was done by residents or citizens around
the area and posted on Twitter, which was then carried by blogs
to Instagram which made it become more publicized.
4. INSTAGRAM and TWITTER: It was used to share images
and videos of the protests. Live streaming and posting.
Both platforms played very important roles in the protest.
It helped raise a conversation about race and civil rights
5. TWITTER AND TIKTOK: These platforms were used
during movement to bring more attention to it with the use
of hashtags on Twitter and video coverage on Twitter
6. TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK: Twitter
was used to raise more awareness by the use of
hashtags “#Sayhername”, “Blacklivesmatter” and to reach a
larger audience (even to different countries) Facebook
and Instagram were used to share opinion articles, and news on
the campaign
7. WHATSAPP, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM : WhatsApp
was used to post memes for entertainment during the times
of fighting and rigging during the election. Twitter was used
to support their favorite people by use of trending hashtags
that motivated youths to vote. Instagram was used to
pass information concerning different information concerning
the election like going live at polling units while counting
the votes.
8. INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER: Instagram was used to
show live footage through the live streaming feature at the
LEKKI TOLL GATE MASSACRE and was also used
by celebrities who went live to raise awareness and Twitter
was used to publicize the media video and photography
coverage during the protest.
9. TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK: With
Greta Thunberg’s large amount of following on these social
media platforms, she used them trend a lot of hashtags, posts
and pictures about her travel and activism, have live sessions
with other activists in her field, write articles and share opinion.
10. WHATSAPP, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK
and TWITTER: Considering this was a global pandemic
which affected every continent, all forms of media was used to
pass information about remedies, safety measures,
vaccines, quarantine camps, and also for entertainment
purposes during the lockdown era.
QUESTION 3
How are CNN, BBC, and Aljazeera using citizen journalists
to gather User-Generated Content (UGC?)
To obtain user-generated content (UGC) for their news
reporting, major news outlets like CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera
all employ citizen journalists through various means:
UGC SUBMISSION PLATFORMS: For users to submit
images, videos, and stories, these news organizations
frequently offer online platforms or specific areas on
their websites. The editorial staff of the news organization
then selects and examines this content. CNN's iReport program
is one website where people may submit first-hand reports,
videos, and photos of breaking news stories. Similar to this,
the BBC runs "BBC Witness," which allows people to
contribute photos and videos of significant events.
Additionally, users can share their stories and experiences with
the network through "Sharek," an Al Jazeera-featured program.
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERACTION: On social media, CBN,
Al Jazeera, and BBC all actively interact with their viewers.
They urge consumers to tag the news outlet or use certain
hashtags while sharing articles. Journalists and social
media managers keep an eye out on these networks for any
possible user-generated content.
CROWDSOURCING INITIATIVES: Occasionally, these
news outlets start targeted campaigns or projects to
gather information from the public on certain subjects or events.
In order to add a variety of viewpoints to their coverage, they
want their audience to submit relevant information.
QUESTION 4
What media organizations in Nigeria are practicing
hyperlocal journalism?
Hyperlocal journalism refers to the practice of covering news
and events at a very local level, focusing on a specific
community, neighborhood, or even a single street.
Some media organizations in Nigeria that are known to
practice hyperlocal journalism include:
1. SAHARA REPORTERS: This online news platform focuses
on citizen journalism, providing news and investigative reports
on various local issues in Nigeria.
2. THE NIGERIA TRIBUNE: As one of the oldest newspapers
in Nigeria, it dedicates sections to hyperlocal news,
providing coverage of local events and developments across
the country.
3. PREMIUM TIMES: This online newspaper offers
in-depth reporting on local issues, politics, and
investigative journalism in Nigeria.
4. The NATION NEWSPAPER: It covers news from across
Nigeria and includes dedicated sections focused on local news
in different regions of the country.
5. THE PUNCH: This widely read Nigerian newspaper has
a section dedicated to hyperlocal news, covering events and
stories from various local communities in Nigeria.
6. LAGOS NEIGHBOURHOODS: An online news platform
that covers local news, events, and developments in
different neighborhoods across Lagos.
7. IBADAN INSIDER: A digital media platform that provides
local news, features, and community updates for residents
of Ibadan, Oyo state. These media organizations are known
for their focus on grassroots reporting, highlighting local
issues, and providing coverage from different parts of Nigeria.
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