1. AN EVALUATION OF FEDERALISM IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Federalism has developed as one of the most popular models of governance because to its integrative ability to assess the various political life of multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and multi-lingual countries. Federalism, on the ot...
2. THE MENACE OF FULANI HERDSMEN BANDITRY ATTACKS ON NIGERIAN CHURCHES.
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is aimed at having an empirical investigation into the menace of herdsmen banditry attacks on Nigeria Churches. Survey research design and convenience sampling method was employed for the study. 200 respondent who are...
3. ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA; ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine Ethno-Religious Conflicts In Nigeria; Issues, Challenges And Solutions using residents of Zangon Katab Local Government Area of Kaduna State as case study. Specifically, the study was a...
4. EFFECTS OF ETHNO RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
The study surveyed effects of ethno religious conflicts on the academic performance of students in Government secondary schools in Gassol and Bali local government area of Taraba State. Based on a detailed literature review, a total of four research hypotheses...
5. ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA; ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
Background of the study
Ethnic consciousness is the loyalty or attachment to an ethnic group either as a social, political and economic entity, or a cultural community. Whichever way we look at it, ethnic consciousness is based on the distinctiveness of...
6. ASSESSMENT OF AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF MEDIA COVERAGE OF APRIL 2011 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Background to the Study
Development in all its ramifications is a pr...
7. THE THREATS TO SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The political uncertainty, conflicts and turbulence in Nigeria poses serious concerns for the citizens and non citizens in the region. However, “Nigeria remains handicapped by political malpractice, deep economic contradictions, socia...
8. ANALYSIS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICE AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF FOURTH REPUBLIC
Background of the study
Elections have not only been a tool for judging the integrity and validity of a democratic government, but they have also become a tool for determining the death of authoritarianism or the transition to democracy. Accordin...
9. INVESTIGATION ON ELECTION MISCONDUCT AND ITS IMPACT ON DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION USING FOURTH REPUBLIC AS A CASE STUDY
Background of the study
Elections have not only become an indicator for the end of autocracy or a transition to democracy, but the credibility of the electoral process has also become a tool for evaluating the integrity and legitimacy of a democratic re...
10. MALPRACTICE IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND THE CONSOLIDATION OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF FOURTH REPUBLIC
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- Background of the study
- Background of the study
The credibility of the electoral process has not only become an instrument for the end of authoritarianism or a transition to democracy, but it has also become an instrument for dete...
11. 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...
12. THE INFLUENCE OF ENDSARS PROTEST ON POLITICAL INTEREST OF NIGERIA YOUTH
Background of the Study
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, is a special police team that was established in 1992 to counteract the escalating number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom carried out by criminal organizations operating acro...
13. THE EFFECT OF BOKO HARAM ON MUSLIM CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIP: A STUDY OF MADAGALI LGA IN ADAMAWA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Religiosity is an indispensable aspect of humans. It is one of the most active factors and impulse in the component and character of humans. Over the centuries, religiosity make humans to ask and grapple with fundamental question...
14. ELECTIONS AND DEMOCRATIC SUSTENANCE IN NIGERIA'S FOURTH REPUBLIC
ABSTRACT
The place of election as a signpost of democracy is not in contention since democracy means first and foremost the process through which citizens freely choose their representativ...
15. ETHNO-RELIGIOUS SENTIMENT AND VOTING BEHAVIOR IN NIGERIA
Abstract
This study was carried out on ethno-religion sentiments and voting behavior in Nigeria. The resurgence of voting pattern along ethnic identities during the 2015 presidential election never took an average Nigerian by surprise. The nature of Nigerian politics h...
16. THE NIGERIAN POLICE AND CRIME MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examines the ways in which police authorities manage their personnel, as well as the factors militating against police authorities in managing their personnel for effective crime control and prevention in Nigeria. The study used...
17. CRIMINAL TORTURE AND THE NIGERIA POLICE CELL SYSTEM IN THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION PROCESS IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION
In most countries, it has been accepted that democracy is the only system of government<...
18. IMPACT OF POVERTY REDUCTION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Extreme poverty is a global challenge facing all regions of the world including developed economies of Europe and North America but particularly serious in developing countries of Asia and Africa. Indeed, poverty reduction is an indispensable precondition for s...
19. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION OF ETHNORELIGIOUS CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
In its 50 year history as an independent nation, Nigeria has experienced over two hundred recorded violent ethno-religious disturbances. The first major ethno-religious disturbance exploded in 1966 as a direct result of political crisis in one of the regions that spiraled out o...
20. ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS AND THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS: AN AGITATION FOR LEGAL FRAMEWORK
ABSTRACT
Nigeria as an Independent state with different ethnic and religious groups over the years experienced a number of ethno-religious conflicts which have claimed lives and properties. The consequence of this is the displacement of many inhabitants which are referred to as Internal...
21. ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS, MASS MEDIA AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE NORTHERN NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
Abstract
This study has examined the extent to which the mass media serves as instrument of escalation, generation and de-escalation of religious-related conflicts in the Northern part of Nigeria and the consequent effects of the role of the mass media in the development of the region a...
22. ETHNO–RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE IN ZAR LAND IN BAUCHI STATE AND TRADITIONAL METHODS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Abstract
The research has set out clearly to articulate the causes of ethno-religious violence in Zar land, in Bauchi state, from 1991 to 2009. The research examined the traditional strategies used by the Zar people in Zar land in conflict prevention, resolution and management. This wor...
23. AN ANALYSIS OF THE COVERAGE OF BLASPHEMOUS INCIDENTS IN DAILY TRUST AND THE PUNCH NEWSPAPERS
ABSTRACT
Conflicts precipitated by religious discords or under such pretext, have resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and destruction of property worth billions of dollar in Nigeria, brewing mutual suspicion among its heterogeneous citizens, shipwrecking, ultimately, their cor...
24. Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: The Role of the State Government in the Insulation of Jigawa State against Boko-Haram Insurgency (2009-2015)
ABSTRACT
Since 2009, the Boko-Haram insurgency became deadly and extremely violent particularly in the three north-eastern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. Other states which were also significantly affected by the Boko-Haram insurgency include: Kano, Bauchi, Kaduna and the Federal Ca...
25. CIVIL – MILITARY RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF FOURTH REPUBLIC NIGERIAN SENATE
Introduction
Eric Hoffer once noted that, “there are similarities between absolute power and absolute faith; a demand for absolute obedience, a readiness to attempt the impossible, bias for simple solutions – to cut the knot rather than unravel it, the viewi...
26. The Role of Journalism in Conflict Resolution in Jos North LGA, Plateau State
Background of the Study
Journalism plays a pivotal role in conflict resolution by providing accurate information, promoting dialogue, and fostering understanding among diverse groups. In Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, a region historically marke...
27. Assessing the Role of Media Laws in Preventing Disinformation in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Disinformation, the deliberate spread of false or misleading information, poses significant threats to public trust, security, and democracy. In Kaduna North Local Government Area, as in other parts of Nigeria, the media plays a pivotal role in s...
28. The Impact of Anti-Violence Policies in Reducing Conflicts in Mubi North Local Government, Adamawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Violence and conflict are persistent challenges in many regions around the world, with far-reaching consequences for social, economic, and political stability. In Nigeria, certain regions, such as Mubi North Local Governmen...
29. An Appraisal of Political Clientelism and Patronage in Northern Nigeria: A Study of Zuru LGA, Kebbi State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Political clientelism and patronage have long been defining features of Nigeria’s political landscape, particularly in Northern Nigeria, where power structures are often shaped by informal networks of loyalty, favorit...
30. The Impact of Political Polarization on Social Cohesion: A Case Study of Keffi LGA, Nasarawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Political polarization has emerged as a significant challenge to democratic governance and social cohesion in many countries, including Nigeria. In recent years, increasing ideological divisions, ethno-religious tensions, a...
31. An Investigation of Political Violence and Its Impact on Electoral Integrity: The Case of Jega LGA, Kebbi State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Political violence has become a recurrent challenge in Nigeria’s democratic process, undermining electoral integrity and democratic consolidation. It manifests in various forms, including intimidation, voter suppressi...
32. The Impact of Ethno-religious Polarization on Political Alignment: A Case Study of Pindiga LGA, Gombe State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Ethno-religious polarization refers to the division of society along ethnic and religious lines, which can significantly influence political alignment and behavior. In Nigeria, ethnic and religious identities play a crucial...
33. An Examination of the Influence of Ethno-religious Politics on Governance: A Case Study of Jos North LGA, Plateau State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Ethno-religious politics plays a significant role in shaping governance and political outcomes in many parts of Nigeria. In Jos North LGA, Plateau State, the intersection of ethnic and religious identities has a profound im...
34. An Appraisal of Ethno-religious Conflicts in Local Governance: A Case Study of Kafanchan LGA, Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Ethno-religious conflicts in Nigeria have significantly influenced governance structures, particularly at the local government level, where tensions between different ethnic and religious groups are often more pronounced. Kafanch...
35. An Appraisal of Constitutional Law on Peacebuilding Initiatives: A Case Study of Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State
Background of the Study
Peacebuilding is a fundamental aspect of governance and national development, aimed at preventing, managing, and resolving conflicts to create a stable and sustainable society. Constitutional law plays a crucial role in peacebuil...
36. An Examination of Constitutional Law and Its Impact on Political Stability: A Case Study of Zango-Kataf Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Political stability is a fundamental requirement for national development, economic growth, and social cohesion (Adebayo & Yakubu, 2024). Constitutional law serves as the legal foundation for governan...
37. The impact of ethno-religious conflicts on social cohesion in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Jos North, located in Plateau State, has been the epicenter of recurrent ethno-religious conflicts, which have led to significant violence, displacement, and disruption of social relations. Th...
38. An evaluation of the role of traditional rulers in conflict resolution in Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State.
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Traditional rulers have historically played a central role in conflict resolution across various Nigerian communities. In Gombe State, traditional rulers continue to serve as key actors in mai...
39. The impact of hate speech on ethno-religious violence in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Hate speech has become a significant concern in the context of Nigeria's ethno-religious diversity, particularly in areas like Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) in Plateau State, where...
40. The effect of ethno-religious violence on human rights in Gboko, Benue State.
Background of the Study:
Ethno-religious violence has been a recurring issue in many parts of Nigeria, often resulting in widespread human rights abuses, loss of life, and displacement of individuals. Gboko, a city in Benue State, has experienced episodes of ethnic and rel...
41. An investigation of the impact of ethno-religious conflicts on economic development: A study of Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State
Background of the Study
Ethno-religious conflicts have been a significant challenge to Nigeria’s socio-economic development, particularly in regions where diverse ethnic and religious groups coexist. Bauchi State, located in the northeastern part of Nigeria, has expe...
42. An appraisal of the role of youth empowerment in conflict prevention: A study of Kafanchan Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Youth empowerment has emerged as a crucial strategy for conflict prevention in many conflict-prone regions, including Kafanchan Local Government Area in Kaduna State. Kafanchan has experienced recurrent ethno-religious and communal conflicts, often...
43. An Evaluation of the Role of Religious Tolerance in Mitigating Ethno-Religious Crises: A Case Study of Zuru Local Government Area, Kebbi State
Background of the Study
Ethno-religious crises in Nigeria have been a recurring issue, leading to loss of lives, displacement, and economic downturns. Kebbi State, particularly Zuru Local Government Area, has experienced occasional tensions arising from...
44. An Assessment of the Psychological Trauma Experienced by Conflict Victims: A Study of Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Background of the Study
The psychological trauma experienced by conflict victims has emerged as a critical issue in conflict-affected regions of Nigeria, including Kaura Local Government Area (LGA) in Kaduna State. Over the years, Kaura LGA has witnesse...
