Implication of Brown Envelope Syndrome on Hate Speech and Fake News in Nigerian Media

Abioye, Lukman Adegboyega

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Implication of Brown Envelope Syndrome on Hate Speech and Fake News in Nigerian Media

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This study discusses brown envelope syndrome as it is used to promote hate speech and fake news with negative effect on the practice of journalism in Nigeria. Various reasons were advanced from the study why the menace of brown envelope syndrome on hate speech and fake news persists and solutions to it were also explored. Two theories were used in putting the study in proper perspectives. The theories are Agenda Setting and Dependency Theory. The two theories recognize the role of mass media in mobilizing, educating and entertaining the public on vital, social economic and political issues. The study recognizes the role of journalists in promoting hate speech and fake news in order to advance the interest of certain political class. Hate speech and fake news consists of lies and vulgar languages against a particular section of the society. The study found out that journalists use both print and electronic media to spread fake news and hate speech which however has significant effect on the political development of the country. The study recognizes that poor remuneration, inadequate training, job insecurity as well as general economic down turn in Nigeria have been responsible for brown envelope syndrome. Media researchers are of the opinion that proprietors of media houses, and the government should take the welfare of journalists’ very important if journalistic code of ethics and practice would be applied on any erring journalist. The study recommends regular training and staff motivation as necessary for eradicating the menace of brown envelope syndrome, fake news and hate speech among practicing journalists in Nigeria. Appropriate legislation must be put in place by the legislatures to discourage hate speech and fake news in the country. Erring journalist(s) and the media house(s) he or she represents must be sanctioned accordingly to serve as deterrent to others.

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Periodical:

International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences (Volume 89)

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1-15

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https://doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILSHS.89.1

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L. A. Abioye, "Implication of Brown Envelope Syndrome on Hate Speech and Fake News in Nigerian Media", International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, Vol. 89, pp. 1-15, 2020

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December 2020

Authors:

Lukman Adegboyega Abioye

Keywords:

Fake News, Gratifications, Hate Speech, Journalism, Yellow Journalism

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