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ABSTRACT
This is a study that is pre-occupied with an in-depth assessment of the role of Mass Media in the coverage of Human Rights activities in Nigeria. In achievingthis, the secondary source of data collection was adopted for the research. The researcher embarked on a look into the extent of coverage given to human rights issues as regards their views on national political issues. The press objectivity coverage quest and the ownership restrictions were also studied to determine whether it has any relevance with ethnicity or not. Findings revealed that the Press has a huge role to play in the defense of human right in the society, by disseminating issues relating to human rights abuse. It was recommended that the press as the watchdog of the society should constantly educate the people about their rights, and also expose any violation of human rights in Nigeria. Mass media should be accurate, balance; fair and objective for these are the ethical issues in their operation of which if they should abide by these, it would enhance credibility and confidence in media than any other system.
