THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS EMPOWERMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NIGERIA

Ayandeji Lateef Akanbi, PhD Thaddeus, Blessing Iveren Nwagu Evelyn Eziamaka &Barr. STELLA AHIJO AbstractThis study, the intersection between human rights empowerment and conflict resolution in Nigeria is a modestattempt at emphasizing the importance of these concepts in bringing about a more peaceful Nigeria. Though theirmethods and approaches may differ, their goals are seemingly similar. In…

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THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND COCONUT OIL EXTRACTION AMONGST THE OGU (EGUN) IN AJIDO, BADAGRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE

Mishark Friday ALEX & Adewale ADEPOJU Ph.D Abstract The Nigerian economy is one of the most developed economies in Africa with a gross domestic product (GDP) which has almost tripled from $170 billion in 2000 to $451 billion in 2012, although, estimates of the size of the informal sector (which is not included in official…

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MYTHS, CAUSATION AND TREATMENT OF LEPROSY AND TUBERCULOSIS IN PRECOLONIAL TARABA AREA

ANUYE, Steve Paul, PhD Abstract Leprosy and tuberculosis were major health concerns during the pre-colonial period in the Taraba area, as the local population held various beliefs and explanations for these diseases. This paper gives a historical overview of myths, causation and treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis in the pre-colonial Taraba Area. The research relied…

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WOMEN AND PEACEBUILDING IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA: EMPOWERINGAGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE

Atando Dauda Agbu, PhD Walter Godwin Fai & Nyuni Yakubu AbstractThis essay explores the crucial role of women in peacebuilding within the context of Taraba State,Nigeria, West Africa. Taraba State has experienced recurring conflicts, including ethnic tensions,farmer-herder conflicts, and communal violence. Women in Taraba State have emerged asinfluential actors in peacebuilding efforts, utilizing their unique…

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THE STATE AND MILITANT GROUPS IN AFRICA: EXAMINING THE STATE OF PEACE AND SECURITY IN NIGERIA AND IMPLICATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT 1960 – 2015

Chidume, C. G. PhD AbstractThe States in Africa emerged after the ruins of colonialism and imperialism beginning in the late1950s. The States formed were based on the parochial economic interests of the colonizing powersrather than consensus among the divergent groups inhabiting the geopolitical space. Thecontemporary States in Africa failed to address the challenges of nation…

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THE ETHNIC MINORITY QUESTION AND NATION BUILDING IN NIGERIA, 1960-2020

Steve Ibuomo Larry, PhD & Alex, Pensive Binadeinyefa AbstractIn 1914, the British amalgamated the Southern and Northern protectorates of the Niger Area foradministrative convenience. This was the bringing together of people of diverse ethnicbackgrounds. It was the beginning of the battle for supremacy among the major ethnic groups andthe fear of alienation by the predominant…

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THE CHALLENGES OF PARTY DEFECTION IN NIGERIA’S FOURTH REPUBLIC,2015-2023

Abdulrasheed Abdulyakeen & Nurain Abayomi Mumuni AbstractThe emergence of multiparty democracy in Nigeria since has been seen as a breakthrough in thedemocratic process. However, politicians in Nigeria defect from one party to the other has not onlyconstituted a democratic nuisance but raises serious concerns among political observers andparticipants in Nigeria. This study examines party defection…

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THE AFRICAN UNION, SUB-REGIONAL FRAMEWORKS ANDUNCONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT: IN SEARCH OF POLITICALSTABILITY IN AFRICA

Dinshak Luka Dajahar, PhD Magai Nimyel & Jesse Leawat AbstractUnconstitutional Change of Government (UCG) in several African States, whether through coupd’états or manipulation of the constitution or electoral process, has often been a source of instabilityfor governance on the continent. This usually heightens insecurity and impedes development. Eventhough the African Union and its sub-regional affiliates…

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TAMING THE YET UNTAMED: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTIVENESSOF RADIO ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGNS AMONG YOUTHS IN OYO STATE,NIGERIA

Adebayo John JAMES PhD & BANKOLE Temidayo Olurotimi PhD AbstractThis study assessed the effectiveness of radio anti-smoking campaigns in Oyo State. A surveydesign and interview schedule were adopted for the study, and data were gathered through the useof a questionnaire and interview schedule guide. Three-hundred and eighty-four copies of thequestionnaire were administered to the respondents,…

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POLITICAL CHANGE AND SOCIAL CONFLICTS IN COLONIAL ESANLAND

Julie E. Dunia, Olukayode A. Faleye, PhD & Anthony O. Ogette AbstractThis paper examines political changes and social strife in colonial Esanland. Studies have discussedthe impact of European imperialism on the socioeconomic and political development of ethnicnationalities in Nigeria. However, the associated changes in political institutions and attendantsocial conflicts in the Esan culture area of…

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