Staff Profile

Terhile Agaku
Dr. Terhile Agaku

Position: Lecturer I

Department: Mass Communication

Email: agaku.terhile@binghamgmail.edu.ng

Biography

Qualifications
SN Name Institution Year Obtained
1 PhD Bingham University, Karu 2024
2 M.Sc Benue State University, Makurdi 2018
3 B.Sc Benue State University, Makurdi 2010
Publications
SN Name Type Status
1 Nyitse, G.t & Agaku, T. (2023). The Law Of Sedition: Implication For The Practice Of Journalism In Nigeria. British Journalism Of Mass Communication And Media Research. 3 (1). 59-71. Journal Article
2 Agaku, T. & Ogbu, B.e (2022).Fundamentals Of Rural Community Mass Media. In Nyitse ,G.t & Ogbu,B.e(Eds) Topics In Mass Communication. A Book Of Reading. .212-224. Journal Article
3 Nyitse,G.t, Agaku, T. & Clayton, C. (2022). Influence Of Social Media On Abuja Youths Behavior In 2019 General Elections: A Study Of Twitter. Research Journal Of Mass Communication And Information Technology. 8, (1) Journal Article
4 Okocha,D.o & Agaku, T. (2022). The Upsides ,Downsides And Ethical Challenges Of Adopting Algorithmic Journalism In Nigeria. Benue Journal Of Social Sciences .8 (1)202-220. Journal Article
5 Okocha, D., Agaku,T., Nyitse,G T & Tartsea-Anshase, M. (2022). Assessing Peace Journalism For Managing Herdsmen Conundrum In Benue State, Nigeria. Media And Communication Review. 2 (1). 80-98. Journal Article
6 Okocha, D.o, Agaku, T., & Ola-Akuma, R.o,(2021).Drone Journalism: The Empirical Arguments For Its Utilization In Investigative Journalism In Nigeria. A Journal Of Network For Utilitarian Studies. 1 (4)103-116. Journal Article
7 Okocha,D.o & Agaku, T. (2022) Peace Journalism: A Strategy For Co-Creating Sustainable Peace In Nigeria. Mkar Journal Of Media And Culture. 7 (1.).50-66 Journal Article
8 Okocha, D.o, Agaku,T. & Bir, T. (2021). International News Agencies, Globalization And The Debate On Neo-Colonization. New Horizons In Commerce, Business, It & Social Sciences .48-58. Journal Article
9 Nyitse, G.t.odeba,B. & Agaku,T.(2021). Audience Perception Of Tvc News Coverage Of Buhari’s War Agaianst Corruption In Nigeria. American Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research And Development (Ajmrd). 3.45-53 Journal Article
10 Nyitse, G.t & Agaku, T. (2021) Contributions Of Social Media In Preventing The Spread Of Coronavirus Disease In Nigeria. Jos Journal Of Media And Communication Studies. 3 (5). Journal Article
11 Nyitse, G.t, Agaku, T. & Clayton, C. (2020). Public Perception Of The Efficacy Of The Card Reader In 2019 General Elections In Nigeria . Ntatvc Journal Of Communication 33-40 Journal Article
12 Nyitse, G.t, Clayton, C. & Agaku, T. (2020), Public Knowledge Of Social Media Platforms As Channels Of Fake News. Benue Journal Of Communication And Development Communication (Bjdc). 8 (2). 18-32 Journal Article
13 Tine, N.a, Agaku, T. & Clayton, C. (2019). Evaluation Of The Management Of Production Problems In The Voice Newspaper Makurdi. Jos Journal Of Media And Communication Studies. 2 (4) 323-331. Journal Article
14 Nyitse, G.t, Clayton, C. & Agaku, T. (2019) Social Media And Implementation Of Open Grazing Prohibition And Ranches Establishment Law In Benue State. Bingham Journal Of Humanities, Social And Management Sciences (Bjhsms). 1 (1) 183-192 Journal Article
15 Tsafa, N.t & Agaku, T. (2019) Utilization Of Social Media In The 2015 Electioneering Campaign Among Resident In Abuja Metropolis. Benue Journal Of Communication And Development. .8(1) 96-111 Journal Article
16 Nyitse, G.t, Clayton, C. & Agaku, T. (2019). Influence Of Advertising On The Patronage Of National Radiance Newspaper. Bingham Journal Of Economics And Allied Studies. 2 (3) Journal Article
17 Nyitse, G.t & Agaku, T. (2019). Influence Of The Internet On The Production Of Rural Community Newspapers In Nigeria. Kwararafa Journal Of Contemporary Research. 6.(1) 195-206 Journal Article
18 Teddy. M. & Agaku. T. (2018). Broadcasting Regulation And Media Freedom In Nigeria: Challenges And Application. Ntatvc Journal Of Communication . 2 (1).188- 199 Journal Article
19 Igyuve, A. I. & Agaku, T. (2018). An Appraisal Of Democracy And Press Freedom In Nigeria. Jalingo Journal Of Social And Management Sciences. 1. ( 1)1-14 Journal Article
20 Igyuve, A. I. & Agaku, T. (2017). Public Knowledge And Perception Of Editorials And Advertorials In Nigerian Newspapers. Novena Journal Of Communication. 4. 109-120 Journal Article
21 Agaku, T., Albert, E.t & Okujeni, R. (2026). Discourse On The Adoption Of Social Media Platforms In The Nigerian Broadcasting Industry. Wukari International Studies Journal. 10 (4), 373-381 Journal Article
22 Nyitse, G.t., Asicus, S. & Agaku,T. (2026). Influence Of Artificial Intelligence On Literary Journalism Within The African Context. Veritas Gaudium: Multidisciplinary Journal Of Postgraduate Studies. 1 (2) 291-304 Journal Article
23 Agaku, T. Bolanle, M. & Nyitse, G.t.(2026). Leveraging Social Media Platforms As Strategic Tools For Brand Management By Mtn Public Relations Professionals. Kwararafa Security Review. 4 (1), 304 – 319. Journal Article
24 Agaku, T. Anshase, M. & Barnabas, R. (2025). Recent Trends On The Use Of 5Ws And H In News Writing: The Nigerian Experience. In Yakubu, Suemo & Ahmad (Eds) Communication And Mass Media In Nigeria. Trends Performance And Perspectives. Journal Article
25 Agaku, T. (2024). Paywall Journalism As A Source Of Generating Revenue For Online Media. Icrpc Journal Of Crisis Resolution And Peace Building. 1 (2). 164 -174. Book
26 Agbele, J. D & Agaku, T. (2026). Assessing The Nation Building Implications Of Social Media Entertainment In Nigeria. Ica Nigeria 1St National Conference Held On March 24 -25, 2026 At Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria Conference Paper
27 Agaku, T. (2026). Participated In 2Nd International Conference On Political Instability And Crisis Of Development In Africa (Picda), Bingham University Karu, April 21-23Rd, 2026. Conference Paper
28 Agaku, T., Idialu, M. & Clayton, F.c. (2024). Efficacy Of Conflict Sensitive Reporting In Managing The Farmers- Herders Clashes In Nassarawa State. 1St International Conference Organized By Department Of Mass Communication, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria , Kaduna State Between February 25T- 28, 2024. Conference Paper
29 Agaku, T. & Tsokwa, Maggai (2023). Challenges Of Peace Journalism In Resolving The Farmers/Herdsmen Conflict In Benue And Nasarawa States. 2023 International Conference Organized By Department Of History And Diplomatic Studies Federal University, Wukari In Collaboration With The Wukari International Studies Group On The Theme “Trans-Border Movement And National Security In Nigeria” Held On November 26 -27, .2023. Conference Paper
30 Agaku, T. & Nyitse, G. T. (2023). Examination Of The Uses Of Social Media Platforms In Enhancing Political Participation In The 2023 Presidential Elections In Nigeria. 1St Edition Of National Peace Building Conference, 2023 Of The Institute Of Crisis Resolution, Peace Building And Conciliation (Icrpc) Held At National Open University Of Nigeria, Abuja On July 11T, 2023. Conference Paper
31 Agaku, T. (2023). Participated In The International Conference On Art, Violence And Outrage: Critical Perspectives On Dul Johnson’s Literary And Media Works. Organized By The Faculties Of Arts, Communication And Media Studies. Bingham University, Nasarawa State, Nigeria From September 19 -21, 2023. Conference Paper
32 Agaku, T. (2019). Participated In A One Day Seminar On “Strengthening Research Capacity In The Nigeria University System” On September 28, 2019 At The Law Auditorium , Bingham University, Karu Conference Paper
Research Interests
  • Okocha, D., Agaku,T., Nyitse,G T & Tartsea-Anshase, M. (2022). Assessing peace Journalism for managing herdsmen conundrum in Benue State, Nigeria. Media and Communication Review. 2 (1). 80-98.
  • Okocha,D.O & Agaku, T. (2022) Peace journalism: A strategy for co-creating sustainable peace in Nigeria. Mkar journal of media and culture. 7 (1.).50-66