ABSTRACT
The aim of this research project is to know the essence of news commentaries and its impact on radio listeners, with particular references to ESBS / FRCN Enugu.
The project starts with introduction which gives insight into the historical background of news commentaries. It proceeds to examine the impact which news commentaries could create to its listeners and the distinguishing features. It highlights detailed exposition of relevant literature review, formulation of research questions and hypothesis.
The research question was formulated to properly address the problem on radio commentary in relation to its listeners. Questionnaires were administered to the selected sample. The findings on the study revealed that news commentaries have less impact on some residents of the country as a result of law level of awareness and illiteracy.
The research recommended that radio news commentaries should create enough awareness to control the effects of literacy level of the listeners in the society.
