Journalistic objectivity is crucial when conducting interviews. A journalist must balance knowledge and courage with the need to remain impartial. Crossing the line into partisanship can occur when a journalist forces personal opinions on viewers or completes an argument for a guest.
This delicate balance is essential for maintaining credibility. When a journalist prioritizes objectivity, they create a space for thoughtful discussion and debate. The alternative is a risk of appearing biased, even if that is not the intention.
Further discussion on this topic is available from Premium Times, in an article by Niran Adedokun titled Rufai Oseni and the burden of objectivity.
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As part of the emergency response, the governor said the state government had ordered 160 new compactor trucks to strengthen waste collection across Lagos. The post Sanwo-Olu declares ‘small state of emergency’ on Lagos waste crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
An analysis of Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni. Is his tough questioning style biased or a necessary part of holding power accountable in Nigerian journalism? Read More: https://punchng.com/rufai-oseni-and-the-burden-of-objectivity/...
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