History of Human Rights Violations in Nigeria, 1970-1999 Abstract of History of Human Rights Violations in Nigeria, 1970-1999 The established features of democracy with its provision of the constitution that regulates the behaviors of both the ruling government and citizens, as enshrined in the constitution had positioned the ultimate principle that political power belong…
The Irony of Nigeria’s Fight Against Corruption an Appraisal of President Muhammadu Buhari’s First Eight Months in Office Abstract of The Irony of Nigeria’s Fight Against Corruption an Appraisal of President Muhammadu Buhari’s First Eight Months in Office Nigeria as a country is not only popular for its economic and man power potentials but…
The Osu Caste System in Igbo Land Abstract of The Osu Caste System in Igbo Land This research work is aimed at revealing the osu caste system and it’s practices in Igboland, A case study of Isiekenesi in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo state. The osu system could not be easily removed…
Migration, Occupation and Settlement of the Alago People From 1960-2001 Chapter One of Migration, Occupation and Settlement of the Alago People From 1960-2001 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Alago ethnic group are a people with common linguistic and cultural identities. The people are of Benue-Congo speaking group found around the defunct Lafia Native Authority…
Collective Security in Africa Politics Chapter One of Collective Security in Africa Politics INTRODUCTION Collective security can be understood as a security arrangement, regional or global in which each state in the system accepts that the security of one is the concern of all and agrees to join in a collective response to threats…
The Emergence and Effects of the Militants in the Niger Delta Region Chapter One of The Emergence and Effects of the Militants in the Niger Delta Region INTRODUCTION The Niger Delta occupies the area enclosed by longitude 50E60 45¢ East of the Greenwich Meridian and latitude 4040¢ and 6010¢ suitable for the riverine people…
The Implications of International Terrorism on Nigeria’s National Security Chapter One of The Implications of International Terrorism on Nigeria’s National Security Terrorism as a Means of Coercion Terrorism is “the systematic use of fear especially as a means of coercion. Its aim is to get people scared.” It is a “strategy of intimidation and…
The Meaning of Ethno- Religious Conflict Chapter One of The Meaning of Ethno- Religious Conflict Introduction Ethno-religious conflicts refer to conflicts involving groups that have religion as an integral part of social and cultural life and where conflicting groups define themselves along ethno-religious lines. Religious Identity can create sharp distinction between parties and increase…
The Egyptian Uprising Against Mubarak Administration Chapter One of The Egyptian Uprising Against Mubarak Administration ISSUES, POLITICS AND RELIGION IN EGYPT Egypt is officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt. It is in north-eastern Africa and south-western Asia. Most of the country lies in Africa, but the easternmost portion of Egypt, the Sinai…
The Making of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic Chapter One of The Making of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic THEORIES AND NATURE OF DEMOCRACY Democracy has been subjected to different theories and interpretations. This is consequent of the fact that it can be seen from various perspectives. But the word “Democracy” is from two Greek words, ‘demos’ and…
The Activities of World Health Organization in Nigeria (1960-2012) Chapter One of The Activities of World Health Organization in Nigeria (1960-2012) INTRODUCTION The United Nations, since its inception, has been actively involved in promoting and protecting good health world wide. Leading that effort within the United Nations system is the World Health Organisation (WHO);…
The Involvement of the Nigerian Mass Media in the Liberian Conflict Chapter One of The Involvement of the Nigerian Mass Media in the Liberian Conflict INTRODUCTION This research focuses on the involvement of the Nigerian mass media in the Liberian conflicts. The Nigerian mass media like every other information media is involved in the…
A Study of Election Violence in Nigeria, 1983-2011 Chapter One of A Study of Election Violence in Nigeria, 1983-2011 THE 1983 ELECTION: THE ONDO DEBACLE Introduction 1 The Ondo Debacle: Politics and Election in Ondo State5 ENDNOTES12 CHAPTER TWO: THE JUNE 12 ELECTION: THE MILITARY AND THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY Background to June 12 Election…
Britain and Nigeria’s Independence in 1960 Britain and Nigeria’s Independence in 1960 Introduction The territory known as Nigeria was a British creation. Its coastal areas have for some three to four hundred years been involved in trade, particularly slave trade with Britain. With the abolition of slave trade and the setting up of industries,…
Ukwuani and the Urhobo People Up to 1900 – a Study in Inter-group Relations Chapter One of Ukwuani and the Urhobo People Up to 1900 – a Study in Inter-group Relations INTRODUCTION This work is on the inter-group relations between Ukwuani and Urhobo peoples up to 1900. One aspect of Ukwuani and Urhobo history…
Women and the Economy of Pre-colonial Chapter One of Women and the Economy of Pre-colonial This work is on women and economy of precolonial Benin. This chapter is an introductory study of the geography and people of Benin. Benin was one of the states known for its remarkable civilization and development in the Guinea…
The Role of Migrant Communities in the Development of Kankia Town, 1950-2016 Abstract of The Role of Migrant Communities in the Development of Kankia Town, 1950-2016 Nigeria is a multi ethnic and multi religious country and thus there have been occurrence of ethnic-religious and political conflicts. Study of intergroup relation, such as that of…
Ubulu-uku – Ndokwa Relations in Pre-coloni Abstract of Ubulu-uku – Ndokwa Relations in Pre-coloni This work seeks to examine the relationship between the Ubulus in Aniocha and the various Ubulu Communities in Ndokwa in pre-colonial period, tracing their origin to the same ancestor (Ezemu and Obodo). Emphasis would be made on the unique features…
A History of Colonial Infrastructures Chapter One of A History of Colonial Infrastructures Introduction With the colonial conquest of Katsina Emirate in 1903 the British colonial masters established social, economic and political policies in order to archive their objective which was not far away from economic exploitation. Some of these policies include the Native…
A History of Religious Violence Abstract of A History of Religious Violence Violence in general terms has been a cancerous disease that has continued to eat deep into the fabric of our society. Religious violence has for long hampered growth, unity and development in our society and our country at large. The conflicts had…
A History of Western Education in Dutsin-ma Town, 1976 to 2015 Abstract of A History of Western Education in Dutsin-ma Town, 1976 to 2015 Education is the bedrock and key to any nation’s national development. However, with the general standard of education in Nigerian Public Primary and Secondary Schools, there has been the demand…
A History of Agricultural Development Project, 1987 – 2000 Abstract of A History of Agricultural Development Project, 1987 – 2000 This study has examined the history of Kaduna State Agricultural Development Project (KADP) in Kaduna State. The study found out that the activities of KADP have impact on lives of the Kaduna State indigenous…
A History of Isa Kaita College of Education Dutsin-ma, 1991-2015 Abstract of A History of Isa Kaita College of Education Dutsin-ma, 1991-2015 This work is essentially on the “History of Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-Ma, 1991-2015”. The research critically examined the origin and development of the college from its inception that is 1991…
A History of Indigenous Industries Under Colonial Rule in Daura District, 1903-1960 Abstract of A History of Indigenous Industries Under Colonial Rule in Daura District, 1903-1960 This research is an attempt to reconstruct the History of Indigenous Industries under Colonial Rule in Daura District 1903-1960. To ascertain the effect of colonial rule on indigenous…
A History of Gusau in the Colonial Period 1903-1960 Abstract of A History of Gusau in the Colonial Period 1903-1960 This research work is an attempt at reconstructing the history of Gusau in the colonial period, 1903-1960. Colonialism has been a major phenomenon in the History of many African societies. This is due to…
The Development of Women Education in Zaria City 1976-2006 Abstract of The Development of Women Education in Zaria City 1976-2006 Given the fact that women education serve as a catalyst in achieving development, therefore this study titled ‘the development of women education in Zaria city 1976-2006 examined the history and the development of women…
The Igbo Factor in the Development of Dutsin-ma Town, 1976-2015 Abstract of The Igbo Factor in the Development of Dutsin-ma Town, 1976-2015 This study attempts to reconstruct the history of Igbo migrants in Dutsin-ma Local Government from 1976-2015. The essence is to interrogate and explain the form and dynamics of inter-group relations between the…
The Emergence of Sarautar Magajin Garin Funtua Chapter One of The Emergence of Sarautar Magajin Garin Funtua Introduction: The traditional title of Magajingari is used only in some part of Hausa land such as Sokoto, Katsina, Kano and Zamfara States1. However in other parts of Hausa land, the functions of the MagajinGari were performed…
Origin and Development of Birnin Tudu Settlement Chapter One of Origin and Development of Birnin Tudu Settlement Introduction Brinin Tudu village is a rural settlement presently under Gummi local government area in Zamfara state. It is about Twenty One (21) kilometers away from Gummi town. Gummi town is located along latitude (Lat, 12o06N). the…
Urbanization and Industrialization in Nigeria Abstract of Urbanization and Industrialization in Nigeria The focus of this study is on how the manufacturing industries in Kaduna metropolis have impacted on the development of the area during the period 1957-2007. And, the main areas it has impacted the city include: migration, urban economy, urban development, spatial…
