SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION PROCESSES: A STUDY OF KATSINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KATSINA STATE Muhammad Garba Yauri 1, Abdulwahab Abubakar Kaura 2 & Basiru Abubakar 3 Department of Sociology, Al-Qalam University, Katsina 1 Department of Political Science, Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2 Department of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic Daura, Katsina 3 Corresponding Email: muhammadgarbayauri@auk.edu.ng 1 Abstract Refers to […]

THE RUSSIA–UKRAINE WAR AND THE COLLAPSE OF DIPLOMACY Chuka Johnny Chukwuka Department of Public Administration, DLI of University of Lagos Email: chuka77dan@gmail.com Abstract This article explores the failure of diplomacy during the Russia–Ukraine war, probing both the proximate ruptures in negotiation and the deeper structural forces that undercut diplomatic possibility. The research problem centers on […]

RURAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT: DIALECTICAL LINK AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS Welson Amgbiri Erekake 1 & Michael Effiong Ukpong 2 Department of Public Administration, University of Uyo 1& 2 Corresponding Email: mikeukpong20@gmail.com 2 Abstract Urban and rural areas differ in economic, social and environmental terms. Despite these known disparities, it has been discovered over the years that these disparities can […]

THE ROLE OF YOUTH POPULATION IN PEACEBUILDING FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA Heman Johnson 1, Tolulope O. Bolorunduro 2 & Maryam Isa Gidado 3 Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria 1, 2 & 3 Corresponding Email: hjohnson@noun.edu.ng 1 Abstract This article examines  the role of  youth population in peacebuilding for national development in Nigeria. With over […]

AN INTERROGATION OF DEMOCRATIC ACCOUNTABILITY IN NIGERIA IN THE AGE OF GLOBALIZATION Obiora Anichebe 1 & Solomon Terungwa Gbagir 2 Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1 Department of Religion and Philosophy, University of Mkar, Mkar, Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: terungwasolomon@gmail.com 2 Abstract One of the most significant principles of a democratically enthroned socio-political order is the principle of accountability. Accountability allows […]

THE NEXUS BETWEEN SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS (SALWS) IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA Saa-Aondo Moses Andza 1 & Iorhen Isaac Akuva 2 Department of Political Science at Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: akuvaisaac@gmail.com 2 Abstract The proliferation of SALWs has become a global epidemic that has resulted […]

EXPLORING THE NATURE AND DYNAMICS OF INSECURITY IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA A. Adeniyi Farinola 1, Chinyere N. Alimba 2 & Francis O. Awodoyin 3 Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria 1, 2, & 3 Corresponding Email: cnalimba@mau.edu.ng 2 Abstract Insecurity has become a critical challenge to the achievement of peace, stability, and development in Borno State, Nigeria. With […]

ETHNIC VOTING PATTERNS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR POLITICAL ACCOMMODATION IN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS Okengwu Kelechi 1 & David A. Wokocha 2 Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit, School of General Studies, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 1& 2 Corresponding Email: da.wokocha@mouau.ed.ng 2 Abstract This paper investigates the nexus between ethnic voting patterns and political accommodation in Nigeria during the […]

SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME AND SUSTAINABLE POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA: AN EVALUATION OF N-POWER PROGRAMME IN AKWA IBOM STATE Michael Effiong Ukpong 1  & Welson Amgbiri Erekake 2 Department of Public Administration, University of Uyo 1& 2 Corresponding Email: mikeukpong20@gmail.com  1 Abstract The concept of poverty alleviation is one of the recurring concepts in the study of the political economy of developed […]