Coverage Of Kidnappings By The Punch And Daily Trust

Title Page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Table of Content

List of Tables

Abstract

Chapter One:

Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

1.1.1 Overview of Kidnappings in Nigeria

1.1.2 Importance of Studying Coverage of Kidnappings

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.4 Research Questions

1.5 Significance of the Study

1.6 Scope and Limitations

1.7 Organization of the Study

Chapter Two:

Literature Review

2.1 Theoretical Framework

2.1.1 Agenda Setting Theory

2.1.2 Framing Theory

2.1.3 Media Effects Theory

2.2 Previous Studies on Media Coverage of Kidnappings

2.3 Factors Influencing Media Coverage of Kidnappings

2.3.1 Political Factors

2.3.2 Economic Factors

2.3.3 Social Factors

2.3.4 Cultural Factors

2.4 Role of the Punch and Daily Trust in Reporting Kidnappings

2.5 Summary of Literature Review

Chapter Three:

Research Methodology

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Population and Sampling Technique

3.3 Data Collection Methods

3.3.1 Content Analysis

3.3.2 Interviews

3.3.3 Surveys

3.4 Data Analysis Techniques

3.5 Ethical Considerations

3.6 Validity and Reliability

Chapter Four:

Data Analysis and Findings

4.1 Overview of the Punch and Daily Trust Coverage of Kidnappings (January-august 2023)

4.2 Quantitative Analysis of Coverage Patterns

4.2.1 Frequency of Kidnapping Reports

4.2.2 Distribution of Coverage Across Geographic Regions

4.2.3 Analysis of Sources and Quotes

4.3 Qualitative Analysis of Framing and Tone

4.3.1 Themes and Frames Used in Coverage

4.3.2 Emotional Tone and Language

4.4 Comparison Between the Punch and Daily Trust Coverage

4.5 Discussion of Findings

Chapter Five:

Discussion and Conclusion

5.1 Summary of Findings

5.2 Discussion of Findings in Relation to Literature

5.3 Implications of Findings

5.4 Recommendations for the Punch and Daily Trust

5.5 Suggestions for Future Research

5.6 Conclusion

References

Appendix