An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Malam Inuwa Waya, has emphasized the growing influence of digital journalism, noting that online media now plays a dominant role in shaping public opinion ahead of traditional platforms.
Waya made this known while receiving members of the Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), where he highlighted how the speed of information dissemination has transformed the media landscape.
According to him, in the past, there was often a significant delay between events and when the public became aware of them. “Before, by the time news filtered through, people had already moved on,” he said. “Now, with the emergence of online media, the gap between newsmakers and the public is no more than three minutes.”
The APC stalwart stressed that digital platforms have effectively taken over all segments of the media industry. He observed that audiences increasingly consume online news multiple times before turning to traditional outlets such as radio, television, or newspapers.
“Today, readers go through online reports repeatedly before considering traditional media,” Waya stated. “This places a greater responsibility on online journalists to eliminate negativity and uphold professionalism in their reporting.”
He further described online media as a critical tool for maintaining checks and balances between the government and the public. However, he cautioned practitioners to operate strictly within ethical standards, noting that the media serves as a mirror of society.
Waya warned that while libel was previously more associated with conventional electronic media, online platforms are now increasingly vulnerable to similar legal risks due to the speed and volume of publication.
He urged journalists to prioritize fairness, accuracy, and objectivity in their work to avoid legal consequences. “You must ensure your reports are balanced and factual,” he advised. “This will provide you with a strong defence should you ever be called upon to answer in a court of law.”
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