Media Ethics, Professionalism And Coverage Of The Apo Six Killings In Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

This study on Media Ethics Professionalism and Coverage of the Apo Six Killings investigated whether the media followed professional ethics of journalism practice as a benchmark in their coverage of Apo six killings. The study adopted the
survey method of research while the instrument of data collection was the questionnaire. The survey established that contrary to the widely held view that Nigerian Media indulge in unethical conducts in news reportage, they were applauded for their professionalism. The study concluded that the role of media ethics in journalism practice in Nigeria and the entire world cannot be overemphasized. Consequently, it was recommended among others that journalists should continue to maintain high level of professional standards in the discharge of their duties.