ABSTRACT The aim of this research was to do an in-depth study of the variations in language as used by the various novelists in the novels selected for this study. The objectives of the study were to investigate the divergent ways in which these writers have creatively used English to perform the functional role of communication in a non-native... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Party politics, as a cardinal element in a democracy, serve as the platform for politicians. However, at a point in the political process, interests often collide, resulting in a dispute. Such dispute comes in two forms - intra-party and inter-party. This study examines the nature of intra-party dispute, the last leadership dispute in the... Continue Reading

P a rty po li t i c s , a s a c a rd in a l e l e m e n t i n a d e m o c r ac y , s e r v e a s t h e p l a t fo rm fo r po li t i c i an s .  H o w e v e r , a t a po i n t i n t h e po l i t i c a l p ro c e ss , i n t e r e s t s oft e n c o lli d e , r e s u l t i ng i n a d i s p u t e .  S u c h d i s p u t e c o m e s in tw o fo rm s - i... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The role of commercial banks in the growth and development of a nation’seconomy cannot be understated. Since commercial banks operations are vitalfor   economic   advancement,   factors   that   impair   its   operations   will   have   anegative effect on economic development. Hence, it is important to know... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The role of commercial banks in the growth and development of a nation’seconomy cannot be understated. Since commercial banks operations are vitalfor economic advancement, factors that impair its operations will have anegative effect on economic development. Hence, it is important to know thesefactors. Fraud is one of the major causes... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In the course of the several other researches done in the past, it was realised that many works have been done on stylistics but none is related to sports columns and so this essay aims at visiting these vacuums and filling them.  Two of the most widely read newspapers were selected for this study. In the study, it was found out that... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In the course of the several other researches done in the past, it was realised that many works have been done on stylistics but none is related to sports columns and so this essay aims at visiting these vacuums and filling them. Two of the most widely read newspapers were selected for this study. In the study, it was found out that most... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The topic of this research is Analysis of corporate leadership and employee empowerment in Nigerian Banks. (A Case Study of three selected banks). The population of the study was 365 while the researcher used the Yaro Yamani formular in the determination of the sample size, which was 190. The type  of the research design used was... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Slangy expressions and catchy phrases are deliberately used in hip-hop songs in order to reduce the degree of vulgarity in the content of the song so as not to disrupt society moral norms, and to increase the rate of acceptability of such song amidst listeners, to avoid direct stating of the name of the referent (s) in a satirical song... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Slangy expressions and catchy phrases are deliberately used in hip-hop songs in order to reduce the degree of vulgarity in the content of the song so as not to disrupt society moral norms, and to increase the rate of acceptability of such song amidst listeners, to avoid direct stating of the name of the referent (s) in a satirical song... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Slangy expressions and catchy phrases are deliberately used in hip-hop songs in order to reduce the degree of vulgarity in the content of the song so as not to disrupt society moral norms, and to increase the rate of acceptability of such song... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This work investigates how meaning is derived in an utterance through cartoons. It aimed at a pragmatic analysis of selected cartoons from these Nigerian dailies: The Guardian, The Punch and The Nation, in order to know the... Continue Reading

A Systemic Review of Incidence of Cancer and Challenges to its Treatment  in Nigeria Njaka SRN* Ebonyi State University, Nursing Science, Presco Campus Abaki Ebonyi State, Abakaliki, Nigeria Abstract This study systematically reviewed the incidence of cancer and the challenges to its treatment in Nigeria.  Critical and in depth review of the... Continue Reading

A Systemic Review of Incidence of Cancer and Challenges to its Treatment  in Nigeria Njaka SRN* Ebonyi State University, Nursing Science, Presco Campus Abaki Ebonyi State, Abakaliki, Nigeria Abstract This study systematically reviewed the incidence of cancer and the challenges to its treatment in Nigeria.  Critical and in depth review of the... Continue Reading

Introduction The advent of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) has ushered in a new era of new media, signalling unbounded possibilities for language and communication studies. In actual fact, the ever increasing mobility of the Internet the world over has opened yet other dimensions to the study of language use in... Continue Reading

  ABSTRACT The role of commercial banks in the growth and development of a nation’s economy cannot be understated. Since commercial banks operations are vital for economic advancement, factors that impair its operations will have a negative effect on economic development. Hence, it is important to know these factors.  Fraud is one of the major... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The role of commercial banks in the growth and development of a nation’s economy cannot be understated. Since commercial banks operations are vital for economic advancement, factors that impair its operations will have a negative effect on economic development. Hence, it is important to know these factors. Fraud is one of the major... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The role language plays in the context of society or the individual is also referred to by the term function.  Language is used to communicate ideas, to express attitudes, and so on. It may also be used to identify specific situations such as informality or intimacy. Language can also come as slang. While slang is a variety of speech... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The role language plays in the context of society or the individual is also referred to by the term function.  Language is used to communicate ideas, to express attitudes, and so on. It may also be used to identify specific situations such as informality or intimacy. Language can also come as slang. While slang is a variety of speech... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The topic of this research is Analysis of corporate leadership and employee empowerment in Nigerian Banks. (A Case Study of three selected banks in Enugu State, Diamond Bank Plc, EcoBank Plc and Union Bank Plc). The population of the study was 365 while the researcher used the Yaro Yamani formular in the determination of the sample size,... Continue Reading