ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR STREET BEGGING AMONG SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, NIGERIA Ibrahim Yakub Karatu 1 Segun David Oguntade 2 Department of Adult and Primary Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: yakubkaratu@gmail.com 1 Abstract Many children live on the streets, robbed of education and vulnerable to many hazards, despite attempts to […]

AFRICAN IDENTITY IN TRANSFORMATION: EXPLORING SOCIAL DYNAMICS Isaac Chidi Igwe 1 Abraham Apereseimokomo Alfredh 2 Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria 1 Department of Philosophy, Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa, Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: ic.igwe@unizik.edu.ng 1 Abstract This work is entitled ” African Identity in Transformation: Exploring Social Dynamics”. The issue of African identity has been one of the […]

SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GOVERNMENT IN ETCHE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE Hanson Manuabuchi Ukaegbu  1 Gertrude Ezinne Nnaji 2 Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Uyo, Nigeria 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: ukaegbuhanson@uniuyo.edu.ng 1 Abstract The study investigated the relationship between social adjustment strategies and academic achievement of secondary school students in […]

BEING, MYSTERY AND FIDELITY: THE EXISTENTIAL PERSONALISM OF GABRIEL MARCEL IN A DISINCARNATE AGE Emmanuel Egbe Ukata  Department of Philosophy, St Augustine’s Institute of Philosophy,  Makurdi, Nigeria Email: michaelokewu905@gmail.com Abstract This article explores the existential personalism of Gabriel Marcel, highlighting his central philosophical themes of being, mystery, incarnation, availability (disponibilité), fidelity, and hope. In contrast to the atheistic existentialism of […]

DIGITAL RADICALIZATION: HOW SOCIAL MEDIA ALGORITHMS AMPLIFY TERRORIST RECRUITMENT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA Joseph Emmauel 1 Mahmud Muhammad Shafiu 2 Center for Peace and Security studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria 1& 2 Corresponding Email: josephemmanuel199000@gmail.com 1 Abstract This paper critically examines the role of social media algorithms in amplifying terrorist recruitment efforts in Northern Nigeria. It argues that while platforms such as […]

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF BABY DUMPING FOR TIV COMMUNITIES IN BENUE STATE Damian Tersoo Anyam 1 Moses Terwase Tyosenda 2 Patricia Mwuese Saluun 3 Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria 1, 2 & 3 Corresponding Email: terungwasolomon@gmail.com 2 Abstract Baby dumping has become a pressing moral issue in Tiv communities in Benue […]

COMMERCIALIZATION OF PRAYER HOUSES HEALING HOMES IN ONNA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERA: A SOCIO-RELIGIOUS CONCERN Victor Bassey Edet 1 John Akpan Johnson 2 Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Uma Ukpai School of Theology, Uyo, Nigeria 1 Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: vicbas18@gmail.com  1 Abstract A […]

CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES Nsikan Nelson Ekong Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria Email: pstnsinelkong@gmail.com Abstract Corruption is the basis of the problem in many societies ranging from social, religious, moral, economic, Political, cultural, academic and so on. It is a global problem and no country is completely free from its menacing grip. In […]

THE SOCIO-RELIGIOUS IMPLICATIONS OF THE ABUSE OF PROPHECY IN THE 21ST CENTURY PENTECOSTALISM IN NIGERIA Itoro Ime Matthew Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria Email: itoromatthew@gmail.com Abstract There has been so much shift in the prophetic tradition of the church in the 21st century Pentecostalism in Nigeria. These include a number of ritual practices […]