Trends in political and journalistic tweeting during electoral campaigns: A glimpse from Nigeria’s digital democracy

Muhammad Auwal Ahmad, Sakarya Üniversitesi, Metin ErsoyFaculty of Communication and Media Studies, Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, via Mersin-, Yakubu Mohammed Salisu, Nasarawa State University, Tamar Haruna DamboFaculty of Communication and Media Studies, Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, via Mersin-, Sadiya Dalhatu, Nasarawa State University

Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism

Published online on June 18, 2025

Abstract

Journalism, Ahead of Print.
Extensive research has explored the evolving dynamics and influence of social media, particularly the X platform (formerly Twitter), on various aspects of political communication and journalism across borders. However, only a few studies examine trends in ...