ABSTRACT Nigeria is one of the most ethnicallyand religiously diverse country in Africa, and over time ethnic and religious considerationshave been built into the electoral system itself. These factors were overly observed in the 2015 general elections, Monitor (2015)reports that on a geo-political zone basis, the South-Southhad the greatest... Continue Reading
THE ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA (1999 - 2015) ABSTRACT The problems of political parties in the consolidation of democracy in Nigeria has been of serious concern. In the course of carrying out the research some fundamental objectives were examined, such as: The role effectiveness of political parties in... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Presently in Nigeria, the formation of ethnic and religious have completely taken over the stage and also have played a noticeable role with socio-political interactions of the Nigerian state. The scenario of this ethnic militia has posed itself to be a threat to Nigerian democracy and security,... Continue Reading
THE ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA (1999 - 2015) Chapter one 1.1 background of the study In the annals of Nigeria fourth republic, political parties have played crucial role of institutionalizing a sustainable democratic machinery that have continue to elude the country and its people through the feeding of... Continue Reading
Abstract The relation between Nigeria and china has grown so much in recent years. This relation is governed by agreements which cut across political, trade, investment, aid, technical and military. The implementation of these agreements is uneven as China is strategically on the advantage side and Nigeria perpetually on the disadvantaged... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION The research topic – “the rule of law and Nigerian politics”,is an interesting topic to me, in the sense that this is a topic that can be viewed from two angles; firstly, it has an aspect that has to do with law, and the other with the study of political science.... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Nigerian government, like other countries of the world, has legislative powers to impose on its citizens, any form of tax and at whatever rate it deems appropriate. Nigeria has a mixed economy i.e, government undertakes... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE ELECTORAL MALPRACTICE ITS IMPACT ON GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: AN EXAMINATION OF 2007 GENERAL ELECTION IN AKWA IBOM STATE INTRODUCTION ELECTORAL MALPRACTICE ITS IMPACT ON GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: AN EXAMINATION OF 2007 GENERAL ELECTION IN AKWA IBOM STATE BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria is one of the developing countries in Africa... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT In am attempt to develop and improve the standard of living and eradicate poverty in Asari – Torm local government area this study was carried out, it highlighted public policy and grass root development in Nigeria, with a critical appraisal of the National Poverty Eradication Programme. The programme uses personnel, money and material... Continue Reading
ELECTORAL REFORMS AND DEMOCRATIC SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA (1999 TILL DATE) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION The golden pages of the New World Order bears that good governance and development are the desiderata of every state, which according to Western scholars can exclusively be achieved by upholding the tenets of democracy to which election remains... Continue Reading
THE IMPACT OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION ON NIGERIA 'S SOCIO-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT Abstract The civil society and civil society organizations, have sacrificed their existence, goals and objectives to the course of the fight towards socio-political development in Nigeria. To this effect, they have made relentless effort and provoking... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Unarguably, corruption is one of the greatest threats to the economic and development of any nation. Observers insist that the fight against corruption in Nigeria has remained a major challenge facing successive administrations. They stress that Nigeria has been... Continue Reading
COMBATING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Nigeria became an independent nation on the 1st of October 1960. A country richly endowed with monumental geographical and diverse natural resources ranging from crude oil to gas (natural), coal al, et. Nigeria possesses... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY To highlight some significant event and developments in response to a review of Nigeria experience as a nation state, it is intellectual to present a brief survey of the part to understand the distinct phases... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction “Globalization represents the reality that we live in a time when the walls of sovereignty are no protection against the movements of capital, labour, information and ideas nor can they provide effective protection against harm and damage” (Higgins, 1999). This declaration by judge Rosalyn Higgins,... Continue Reading
Abstract The media is adjudged to play a plethora of roles in a given society in which it operates. One of such roles is information dissemination and education of the populace on all facets of human life, not excluding their political life. Many studies have been carried out to justify the claim that the media wields overriding powers as... Continue Reading
: A CASE STUDY OF UYO CHAPTER ONE Introduction Background Of The Study The menace of domestic violence on national security can never be over emphasis seeing to the fact that it’s a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control... Continue Reading
AN APPRAISAL: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KWARA STATE. CHAPTER ONE AN APPRAISAL: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY 1.0 General Introduction 1.1 Introduction Local governments are potentially effective instrument for rural transformation and delivery of... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Local government system has been defined differently by both scholars on this field and writers alike, but the one which will form our introductory definition is the one that look at local government as a grass root participatory democratic process which implies breaking down of a country into... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of everyday life. Whether its with others, yourself or an organization, conflict is an inevitable aspect of life experience. Understanding how is starts and how its escalates goes... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study inquires into, and surveys opinion of Nigerians on some of the factors that influence low voters’ participation and apathy in the Nigerian electoral process. This study made use of data elicited from respondents’ of the three Senatorial Districts of Edo State, Nigeria.... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Some locally available fruits (garden egg, orange, banana, guava, avocado, pawpaw and pineapple).sold in Oye Emene Enugu, Enugu State was examined for parasitological contamination. A total of 87 samples were examined using sedimentation and concentration methods. 11(12.6%) of the 87 fruits were positive for intestinal parasites... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Terrorism according to lodge is an illegitimate means of attempting to effect political change by the indiscriminate use of violence (Lodge 1988:5). Also Madunagu (2001:51) maintains that terrorism is “the use of... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study examines the Security Implications of Boko Haram Insurgency for Nigeria-Niger Republic Diplomatic Relations. The dissertation deploys the linkage theory to posit in its key argument that there is a connection between the spread of Boko Haram insurgency from Nigeria to Niger Republic and the responses of the two countries toward... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Women’s aspiration to fully participate in the governance of Nigeria dates back to the pre-colonial era when women contributions to the anti colonial struggle were visible and pronounced in their resistance to the draconian tax policy of the colonial administration. As pointed... Continue Reading