1. AN ASSESSMENT OF A LEXICO-SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE’S HALF OF A YELLOW SUN
Background to the Study
Language, in its sophisticated form, has served as a guiding tool or a convention structure for interacting or presenting recommendations and vocal expression of one's thinking. There are several methods to convey one's views and ideas, i...
2. URBAN DYNAMICS AND CRIME CONTROL
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Urbanization dynamics with the physical power and forces of pulling a large number of people to become permanently concentrated in a relatively small area of forming cities as a result of large number of people migrating in searc...
3. THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTICE
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
In order to put the contemporary practice and relevance of PR in proper perspective, it is important to provide a brief overview of its heritage as a profession. The historical account brings into sharp relief the fact that PR has long moved beyon...
4. ADHERENCE TO ETHICAL ADVERTISING BY TRADO-MEDICINE COMPANIES IN EBONYI STATE
Background of the Study
Sub-Saharan Africa has a long tradition of traditional medicine advertising. In the past, advertising was normally done orally, that is, by word of mouth. This was done by the practitioners themselves and or by clients and...
5. THE INFLUENCE OF EDITORIAL CARTOONS ON THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, USING 2015 AS A STUDY
Background of the study
Media is undeniably a powerful and quick mode of communication. It has a tremendous impact on education, politics, culture, and social cohesion, in addition to appealing to a huge audience. The media serves as active watchdogs, p...
6. THE IMPACT OF RADIO MUSICAL PROGGRAMMES ON NIGERIAN YOUTHS
Abstract
This study contains an analysis of the broad areas presumed scientific research which have showed that exposure to Radio products of Radio origin exercises a powerful impact on Listeners from other countries. In this study, concentration...
7. A Comparative Analysis of Rhetorical Devices in Selected Political Speeches of Nelson Mandela and Nnamdi Kanu
Background to the Study
Language is a set of signs and symbols used to pass messages across to people. Language, verbal and non-verbal, is a means of communication. In fact, the primary purpose of language is communication. Human beings express their thoughts, feelings and ideas through...
8. Conceptual Metaphors of Corruption in Selected Newspapers in Nigeria
Background to the Study
Language is a fundamental element used by humans for the purpose of communication. There are highly technical usages of the word “language” reflecting the way the term has been figuratively applied to all forms of human endeavours, such as the languag...
9. Rhetoric in African Fiction- a Postcolonial Analysis to Ngugi’s A Grain of Wheat, Petals of Blood, Devil on the Cross and Wizard of the Crow
Background to the Study
Rhetoric is the ancient art of argumentation and discourse from primordial Greece to the twentyfirst century. Rhetoric has been central to Western and African education, filling the need to train public speakers, orators and writers to move audiences to action wi...
10. EFFECT OF TEACHING ORAL EXPRESSION ON DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS OF SIS II STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
This research titled "effect of teaching oral expression on developing speaking skills of SIS II students in Arabic schools of Kaduna state-Nigeria”, aimed at finding the impact of teaching oral expression on developing speaking skills of SIS II students in Arabic sc...
11. POLITICAL COMMUNICATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT- EVALUATION OF NIGERIAN PRESIDENTIAL RHETORICS AND PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN DEMOCRACY (1999-2015)
Background to the Study
Rhetorics is a form of political communication that concerns the strategies used to construct persuasive arguments in formal public debates and in everyday political disputes. The study of political rhetorics therefore touches upon the fundamental activities of d...
12. A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF IDEOLOGY AND MEANING IN SELECTED NOVELS OF CHINUA ACHEBE
ABSTRACT
Most previous studies on Chinua Achebe‟s novels have largely concentrated on thematic preoccupations, especially inter-cultural conflicts in Africa. Some of the works focus on ideology and meaning with emphasis on cultural nationalism. Nevertheless, they have not yet objectifie...
13. A LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF METAPHORS IN THE POETRY OF NIYI OSUNDARE
ABSTRACT
Poetic discourse has always been considered an important aspect of discursive practices that presents a scholarly approach to creative uses of language. Poetic discourse is considered to be comprehensively language-dependent; it relies mainly on the rhetorical and pragmatic con...
14. AN ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL PRACTICE HINDERING WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS PARTICULARLY IN NIGERIA
Statement of the Research Problem
15. AN ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE ANALYSIS OF TEACHING METHODS AND LEARNING IN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN THE ENUGU STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Adult education is a process in which adults engage in systematic and organized activities in order to improve their understanding and learning. Individuals are required to upgrade their knowledge, skills, abilities, and aptitude...
16. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE HATE SPEECH BILL AND THE REGULATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENTS (A CASE STUDY OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Background of the study
In recent years, there has been an uptick in demands for more regulation of social media platforms all across the world, especially in Europe. In this regard, how social media firms deal with "hate speech" on their plat...
17. AN ASSESSMENT OF X.com (TWITTER ) BAN ON NIGERIA’S IMAGE IN THE INTERNATIONL COMMUNITY
Background of the study
The term "social media" is frequently used to describe new kinds of media that allow for interactive involvement. The evolution of media is often split into two epochs: the broadcast epoch and the interactive epoch. During the broadcast...
18. AN EVALUATION OF HEADTEACHERS LEADERSHIP STYLE AND ITS EFFECT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN BECE IN ASOUGYAMAN DISTRICT, GHANA
Background Of The Study
Over the years, there have been a lot of concerns over the effectiveness of leadership in the various educational institutions in Ghana. In recent times, this has become more crucial than before as stakeholders of education have...
19. THE ACTIVITIES OF IPOB AND THE EFFECT ON THE RESIDENTS OF ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a separatist movement based in southeastern Nigeria. Established in 2012 by Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB has sought to revive the defunct Republic of Biafra, which declared independence from Nigeria...
20. A STYLISTICS ANALYSIS OF SELECTED BUYING AND SELLING DIALOGUES IN MALETE MARKET
ABSTRACT
This study provides a comprehensive stylistic analysis of selected buying and selling dialogues in Malete Market, aiming to uncover the intricate interplay of linguistic, cultural, and social dynamics that characterize market interactions. The...
21. ANALYSIS OF THE UTTERANCES OF NIGERIA POLITICAL ELITES DURING THE ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
The Endbadgovernance protest in Nigeria, which began in July 2024, represented a significant public outcry against economic mismanagement and governance failures. This protest saw widespread participation across various reg...
22. IDEOLOGY AND SEDUCTIVE RHETORIC IN THE DISCOURSE OF THE ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST
IDEOLOGY AND SEDUCTIVE RHETORIC IN THE DISCOURSE OF THE ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST.
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
The EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria, which gained momentum in 2024, not only represented a call for political and economic ref...
