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 […]

AN ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS OF SYLLABLE WEIGHT IN EDUCATED NIGERIAN SPOKEN ENGLISH Ubong E. Josiah 1 Emmanuel N. Eyam 2 Department of English, University of Uyo, Nigeria 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: ubongjosiah7@gmail.com 1 Abstract This work is entitled “An Acoustic Analysis of Syllable Weight in Educated Nigerian Spoken English. Previous studies have indicated that Nigerian-English bilinguals have difficulties in realizing prominence […]

BEYOND ELECTORALISM: A CRITIQUE OF SCHUMPETER’S DEMOCRATIC THEORY AND THE CASE FOR OHACRACY Cornelius Ugochukwu Ndubuisi 1Jude Emeka Odoh 2 Jetty Joe Odey 3 Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria 1 & 3 State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu State, Nigeria 2Corresponding Email:  jettyjoeodey@gmail.com 3 Abstract The aim of this paper is to critique Schumpeter’s democratic theory […]

LIBERAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: A DEWEYAN APPROACH TO EDUCATIONAL REFORM Chioma Winifred Ezeanya 1 Gabriel Chukwuebuka Otegbulu 2 Chinenye Christianah Ani 3 Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1, 2 & 3 Corresponding Email:  winifred.ezeanya@unn.edu.ng 1 Abstract This study is motivated by the persistent dominance of theoretical knowledge over praxis in Nigeria’s education system which underscores John Dewey’s philosophy of […]

R. M. HARE’S PRESCRIPTIVISM AND ITS RELEVANCE TO HUMAN EVERYDAYNESS Terungwa Solomon Gbagir 1 Kenneth Ochuko Sodje 2 Department of Religion and Philosophy, University of Mkar, Nigeria 1 Augustinian Institute, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: terungwasolomon@gmail.com 1 Abstract Scholars have frequently misinterpreted R. M. Hare’s remarks on moral universalism as suggesting objectivity, implying the existence of an absolute moral truth and a […]