1. AN ANALYSIS OF NEWSPAPERS IN THE COVERAGE OF KIDNAPPING IN THE SOUTH WEST NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF PUNCH AND GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS
Background of the Study
During the past decade and a half, Nigeria had an extraordinary succession of agitations in the form of kidnappings and abductions, armed robberies, bombings, and carnages of varying magnitudes. Despite the fact that kidnapping h...
2. AN ASSESSMENT OF ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Nigeria's electoral process has been marred by violence. Recent forms of electoral violence, on the other hand, have taken on an unprecedented scale and are altering shape and character, with grave consequences for democratic...
3. THE INFLUENCE OF UNEMPLOYMENT ON RAPE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Every society on the planet faces its own set of issues and challenges. Nigeria is no different. As a developing country, it has its own set of social, political, economic, and cultural issues, all of which have had a significant...
4. AN EVALUATION OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF ANAMBRA STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The unbridled quest for power by man in his ever unstoppable search for relevance and advantage has indeed, generated so much tensions and hostilities. Thus, for most developing democracies of the Third World especially, Nigeria,...
5. THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE CORRECTION OF VICES AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF VALUES AMONG STUDENTS
Background Of The Study
Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher, believed that a life without inquiry was not worth living. This remark was made in response to the amount of moral decay in ancient Greece during Socrates' heyday. In an effort to impar...
6. EVALUATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND ITS IMPACT: THE NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
Background of the study
Many women in our culture endure violent treatment from their romantic partners while remaining silent about it. Domestic abuse sometimes results in these women's deaths. Women are essential to the expansion and advancement of every country a...
7. THE INFLUENCE OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT ON NIGERIAN SOCIETY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It is impossible to place too much emphasis on the problem of young unemployment because of statements such as (2009), which stated that "Nigeria as a country is frequently labeled as a rich country majority of impoverished...
8. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BANDITRY AND ABDUCTIONS IN NIGERIA AND THE PROGRESSION OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Civil instability, terrorist threats, banditry, and persistent abductions of Nigerians, notably the well-publicized kidnapping of school boys and girls by bandit and terrorist organization, highlight the continued difficulties th...
9. ENDSARS PROTEST AND POLITICAL AWARENESS OF STUDENT (A CASE STUDY OF AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA)
Background of the Study
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, often known as SARS, is a special police force that was founded in 1992 to combat the rising number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom committed by criminal groups operating throughout N...
10. EFFECTS OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE ON THE POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF KOGI STATE (2015-2020)
Background of the study
Elections are regarded as the beating heart of any democracy. Jinadu (2019) asserts that election is the official process of selecting a person for public office or adopting or rejecting a political position which ...
11. COMMUNITY POLICING AND PROMOTION OF PEACE AND SECURITY IN KUJE AREA COUNCIL FCT
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- Background of the study
- Background of the study
The concept of community policing is rapidly gaining traction across the world, particularly in the 21st century. However, the fundamental aspects or central component of community p...
12. SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE
Background of the study
Security concerns are taken very seriously all throughout the world. It is widely acknowledged as one of a state's most basic tasks. Security has always been an important aspect of human existence and sustenance, and it may b...
13. THE EFFECT OF HERDSMEN ACTIVITIES ON FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF KADUNA STATE
Background Of The Study
Recent years have seen a rise in the prominence of security threats as a central topic of discussion throughout the world. This is mostly because to the devastation that these threats do to the economies of both developed and les...
14. THE IMPLICATION OF HERDSMEN BANDITRY ACTIVITIES ON FOOD SCARCITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Recent years have seen a rise in the prominence of security threats as a central topic of discussion throughout the world. This is mostly because to the devastation that these threats do to the economies of both developed and les...
15. THE IMPLICATION OF BANDITRY AND ABDUCTION ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This aim of this study focused on the implication of banditry and abduction on national development using Kastina Metropolis in Kastina State as case study. The survey research design and convenient sampling method was used in this research to...
16. THE INFLUENCE OF GODFATHERISM IN NIGERIA POLITICS IN THE FOURTH REPUBLIC
ABSTRACT
The discourse of godfatherism had so much influenced the socio-economic and political life of the nation especially in the fourth republic. It had gained much attention at the present time as a result of its need forms of articulation. It has become almost imp...
17. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PUNCH AND DAILY VANGUARD
ABSTRACT
The issue of terrorism has attracted global attention. In Nigeria in particular, the terrorist abduction of over 276 Chibok school girls attracted the highest global attention. Hence, this study was set to the assessment of the effectiveness of...
18. BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BORNO STATE
ABSTRACT
The study investigated effects of insurgency on educational development in Borno State. Basic education is the first level of education for children at primary 1 level to basic 9 which is the junior sec...
19. THE INFLUENCE OF GODFATHERISM IN NIGERIA POLITICS IN THE FOURTH REPUBLIC
ABSTRACT
The discourse of godfatherism had so much influenced the socio-economic and political life of the nation especially in the fourth republic. It had gained much attention at the present time as a result of its need forms of articulation. It has become almost imp...
20. THE EFFECT OF INSECURITY ON THE EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOUR OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE NORTH CENTRAL STATES OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This paper examines the effect of insecurity on the secondary schools in the north central states in Nigeria with particular focus on the students’ emotional behaviour. In the last decade, Nigeria has witnessed various potholes of insecurity and s...
21. INTELLIGENCE GATHERING ON KIDNAPPING INCIDENCE USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES
ABSTRACT
Of late, Nigeria has been posed to all forms of insecurities which threatens the existence of the entire nation. Of the several crimes being perpetrated, is the act of kidnapping. The crime of kidnapping for ransom has become so rampant in various parts of the country particula...
22. Language Use by Terrorists- An Analysis of the Speeches of Abubakar Shekau, Osama Bin Laden and Abubakar Al-Baghdadi
Background to the Study
Attacks by terrorists have been reported the world over. In Nigeria, the Boko Haram terrorist organization first launched an uprising in 2009, leading to nearly a week of fighting that resulted in the death of about eight hundred (800) people. The group went dorm...
23. THE IMPLICATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT ON THE SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF EGBEMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)
Background of the Study
Unemployment which is now the talk of the day has a lot of implications on the Nigeria social and economic development. Mostly as it relates to egbema local government Area which is one among the twenty-seven local government in Imo&nbs...
24. SOCIO ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS
Background to the Study
A nation’s progress is largely judged by the extent of productivity it achieved within a defined period. Productivity is a function of useful economic engagement of citizens of a country. Poor economic engagement of a count...
25. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVALENCE OF STUDENTS ABDUCTION IN NIGERIA AND POSSIBLE MITIGATING STRATEGIES(CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Abduction is a process of forcefully taking someone and holding them hostage in exchange for a ransom payment. It can be traced back to the 17th century, when the children of wealthy households were kidnapped for "...
26. AN ASSESSMENT OFGODFATHERISM AND GOVERNANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA: THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AS A PANACEA
Background of Study
In a democratic government, a lot of factors predict the travails of this system, ranging from ineffective structures and institutions, the foreboding presence of the military, corruption, money politics, and godfatherism. Howe...
27. AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE MENACE OF FULANI HERDSMEN BANDICTRY ATTACKS ON NIGERIAN CHURCHES.
Background of the Study
From the dawn of the 21st century with a terrible acceleration in recent years, there has been a continued increase in verified reporting of the killings, rapes, mutilations and abductions of Christians in Nigeria. Houses, church...
28. AN EVALUATION OF OVERWHELMING CASE OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA AND ITS IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
One of the human security issues that Nigerians face is insecurity. Several countries have struggled to curb soaring rates of murder, armed robbery, and kidnapping, as well as drug trafficking, sex trafficking, illicit weapons trafficking, and a...
29. The Role of Film in Addressing Post-Conflict Trauma in Chibok Local Government Area, Borno State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Post-conflict trauma is a significant challenge in communities affected by conflict, particularly in areas like Chibok...
30. The Impact of Kidnapping on Local Economic Development in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State
Background of the Study
Kidnapping has emerged as one of the most troubling forms of criminality in many parts of Nigeria, particularly in areas where law enforcement is weak, and there are socio-political challenges. Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA)...
31. An appraisal of the influence of geopolitical factors on peacebuilding initiatives in Chibok Local Government Area, Borno State
Background of the Study
Chibok Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State is widely known for the tragic abduction of over 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in 2014, which drew international attention to the region's security challenges. The political and security landscape in Chibok has b...
32. An appraisal of the influence of geopolitical factors on peacebuilding initiatives in Chibok Local Government Area, Borno State
Background of the Study
Chibok Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State is widely known for the tragic abduction of over 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in 2014, which drew international attention to the region's security challenges. The political and security landscape in Chibok has b...
33. An investigation of the effects of Boko Haram insurgency on education in Chibok Local Government Area, Borno State.
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
The Boko Haram insurgency, which has plagued northern Nigeria since 2009, has had profound effects on the educational system in many parts of Borno State, including Chibok LGA. Chibok became i...
34. An assessment of kidnapping and its effects on public safety in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Kidnapping has become a major security challenge in many parts of Nigeria, including Kachia LGA in Kaduna State. The rise in abductions for ransom, as well as the involvement of criminal gangs...
35. The effect of insecurity on the right to education in Chikun Local Government, Kaduna State.
Background of the Study:
Insecurity, particularly in the form of insurgencies, banditry, and communal violence, has become a major challenge in Nigeria, undermining various human rights, including the right to education. In regions like Kaduna State, where the escalation o...
36. The effect of armed banditry on citizens' rights in Gusau, Zamfara State.
Background of the Study:
Armed banditry has become a significant security issue in Nigeria, particularly in the northwestern states, including Zamfara. Gusau, the state capital, has been severely affected by the activities of armed bandits who engage in violent attacks, ki...
37. An assessment of the impact of insurgency on women's rights in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Background of the Study:
Borno State, particularly its capital Maiduguri, has been severely affected by the Boko Haram insurgency, which began in 2009. The ongoing violence, displacement, and insecurity have had profound consequences on the human rights of the state's...
38. An appraisal of government intervention in mitigating banditry: A case study of Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State
Background of the Study
Banditry has become one of the most significant security challenges in northern Nigeria, particularly in states like Zamfara, where criminal groups engage in violent activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and cattle rustling. Gusau, the capit...
39. An evaluation of government policies in addressing kidnapping: A case study of Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Kidnapping has become a pervasive form of criminal activity in many parts of Nigeria, particularly in the northern region. Kachia, a local government area in Kaduna State, has been severely impacted by this crime, which is often linked to organized...
40. An assessment of the psychological effects of conflict on children: A study of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State
Background of the Study
The ongoing insurgency in northeastern Nigeria, particularly the Boko Haram conflict, has had devastating impacts on the lives of children. Bama, a town in Borno State, has been one of the areas most affected by the insurgency, with children bearing...
41. An appraisal of reconciliation programs for conflict victims: A case study of Chibok Local Government Area, Borno State
Background of the Study
Chibok, located in Borno State, Nigeria, has been one of the epicenters of violent conflict in the northeast, especially following the abduction of over 270 schoolgirls by the Boko Haram insurgents in 2014. This incident, among other attacks in the...
42. The Effect of Banditry on School Attendance in Rural Communities: A Study of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State
Background of the Study
In recent years, banditry has become a prevalent form of violence in rural parts of Northern Nigeria, especially in states like Zamfara. The phenomenon is characterized by violent attacks by armed groups who engage in abductions,...
43. Enhancing School Security Through Biometric Authentication Systems in Secondary Schools in Katsina Local Government Area, Katsina State
Background of the Study
School security is a critical concern in contemporary education systems, with institutions facing increasing threats such as unauthorized access, kidnapping, student impersonation, and theft. Ensuring a safe learning environment...
44. An assessment of the socio-economic consequences of kidnapping in Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State
Background of the study
Kidnapping has emerged as a significant socio-economic issue in Nnewi South Local Government Area, adversely affecting the community's stability and development. The act of kidnapping not only generates fear among residents but also disrupts ec...
45. An examination of the factors influencing kidnapping in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State
Background of the study:
Kidnapping has emerged as one of the most alarming criminal activities in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, driven by a complex interplay of socio-economic and political factors. Economic deprivation, weak law enforcement, and the all...
46. The impact of forensic anthropology in identifying victims of kidnappings in Aba South Local Government Area, Abia State
Background of the Study
Kidnapping cases present significant challenges for forensic investigations, particularly in identifying victims when conventional identification methods are inconclusive. In Aba South Local Government Area, Abia State, forensic anthropology has em...
