AN APPRAISAL OF SOME SELECTED NEWSPAPER HEADLINES IN PROMOTING CULTURAL VALUES IN NIGERIA (A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF PUNCH AND THE NATION NEWSPAPERS)

Student: Omowumi Lydia Oyedeji
Supervisor: Mr B.a Olufadi
HOD: Mr F.t Olorungbebe
Department of Mass Communication
Information Comunication Technology
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State

Abstract

and shaping their perceptions of cultural narratives. This study appraises selected headlines from The Punch and The Nation newspapers to examine how they contribute to promoting Nigerian cultural values. These newspapers are among the most widely read in the country and hold significant influence in shaping public discourse. The appraisal focuses on the extent to which their headlines highlight themes such as cultural preservation, celebration of indigenous practices, unity in diversity, and the promotion of local languages and arts (Weber, 2016).

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