Free Press SS1 Civic Education Lesson Note

The press generally refers to the newspaper industry. In the modern world, besides newspapers, there are various forms of news media such as television and radio broadcasting, online news websites and blogs, etc. A free press refers to a situation or condition in which media organizations are allowed to perform their functions of informing, educating, entertaining people and scrutinizing government activities without undue censorship for good governance in a democracy. The press provides the platform for a multiplicity of voices to be heard. At the national, regional and local levels, it is the public’s watchdog, activist and guardian as well as educator, entertainer and contemporary chronicle.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PRESS

1. To give information on what’s happening in the country.

2. To enlighten the citizens on how to know about daily movements.

3. To expose the wrongdoings of some government officials

4. To entertain the citizens

5. To educate the citizens.

6. To eradicate every form of indiscipline from any government officials.