- Volume 13, Number 2 (2025)
MILLENNIAL LEADERSHIP IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS IN OGUN STATE’S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Alexander Johansson Marko
Social media, a collection of digital platforms and technologies, enables users to create, share, and exchange content, fostering real-time communication and interaction across global boundaries. Its emergence has revolutionized interpersonal relationships, information dissemination, and engagement, leading to profound cultural, societal, and communicative shifts. One of its defining features is its capacity to democratize content creation, empowering users to express their views and share diverse perspectives on a global scale. Social media’s interactive nature allows for immediate feedback through likes, comments, shares, and messaging, fostering a sense of community and dialogue among users. This dynamic, ever-evolving landscape has affected personal relationships,...
THE G-5 GOVERNORS IN THE NEWS: A STUDY OF MEDIA NARRATIVES IN NIGERIA’S TOP NEWSPAPERS
Olumide Akinwande Adebayo
Political communication plays a crucial role in empowering citizens by facilitating their active participation in the political process. It enables individuals to express their opinions, raise concerns, and engage in informed discussions on political matters. Through effective political communication, citizens can access vital information regarding government actions, public policies, and the viewpoints of political actors. This access to information fosters an environment where individuals can engage meaningfully in public debates, contribute to shaping public policy, and influence decision-making processes. Moreover, political communication serves as a tool for enhancing citizen engagement by ensuring diverse voices are heard, thus promoting a more...
DIGITAL EXPOSURE AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOR: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEOS AMONG STUDENTS AT BAYELSA UNIVERSITY
Amaka Ifeoma Okeke
Adolescents today are immersed in a digital environment where Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) profoundly influence their social behaviors and interactions. The internet, particularly social media platforms, has become an integral part of daily life, especially for young people. During adolescence, individuals undergo significant physical, emotional, and social changes, which make them especially vulnerable to external influences, including digital media. A substantial portion of the adolescent population, particularly those aged 18 to 29, actively engage with social networking platforms, with 87% of individuals in this age group participating in such online spaces (Asrese & Mekonnen, 2015). These platforms provide avenues...