EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITY OF DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA: A STUDY OF THE TENSIONS BETWEEN GOVERNANCE, IDENTITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA By Adebayo Adekunle Moses Department of General Studies McPherson University, Ogun State, Nigeria Abstract  Nigeria’s democratic journey offers valuable insights for African democracies. Effective governance, requires strong institutions and inclusive political culture. Using qualitative and content analytic […]

A PHILOSOPHICAL EVALUATION OF SOPHIE OLUWOLE’S CONCEPT OF MORALITY AND KANTIAN ETHICS AS IMPERATIVE FOR AN IDYLLIC SOCIETY IN AFRICA By Adetunji Sunday Oni Department of Philosophy Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria Abstract The question of the basis of morality remains one of the perennial  problems in human society, while diverse thought system have come […]

WIDAL TEST: THE LABORATORIAN’S ALBATROSS By Nkereuwem Akpan Etok LifeLink Specialist Laboratories, Uyo  Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Aniekan Okure Akwa Ibom State University Health Centre Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria & Ubong Nyoho Essong LifeLink Specialist Laboratories, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Abstract Widal Test: The Laboratorian’s Albatross is a research that was conducted at Lifelink Specialist […]

PAULO FREIRE’S CRITICAL PEDAGOGY AND THE ROLE OF NUMBERS IN ADULT EDUCATION By Emmanuel Iniobong Archibong Department of Philosophy University of Uyo, Nigeria Rabilu Abdu Yahaya & Abubakar Lawal Lala Department of Adult Education and Community Services Bayero University, Nigeria Abstract Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy is premised on the liberation of oppressed individuals through education with […]

THE IMPACT OF FORCED DISPLACEMENT ON PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN ADAMAWA STATE, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA By Heman Johnson Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria Abstract This study explores the impact of forced displacement on peace and development in Adamawa State, North-East Nigeria. Forced displacement, driven by conflict and […]

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE CONCEPT OF PERSONHOOD IN YORUBA CULTURE: EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL ROLES IN YORUBA SOCIETY By Gbenga Cornelius Fasiku & Mark Adejoh Department of Philosophy Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. Abstract This paper examines the concept of personhood within the Yoruba cultural milieu and its philosophical implications for understanding artificial intelligence (AI). […]

A STUDY OF COHESION AND COHERENCE IN FACEBOOK DISCOURSE By Bassey Garvey Ufot & Victoria Ime Japhet Department of English University of Uyo, Nigeria Abstract This research is a study of cohesion and coherence in social media discourse assembling its primary data from Facebook. The advent of ICT has become an integral part of everyday […]

METAPHYSICAL FREEDOM FROM THE PRISM OF JEAN-PAUL SARTRE: A REFLECTION By Elijah Okon John & Idongesit Johnson Daniel Department of Philosophy University of Uyo, Nigeria Abstract This work on “Metaphysical Freedom from the Prism of J.P Sartre: A Reflection” sets to reflect on Sartre’s notion of metaphysical freedom and authentic existence. Sartre’s existentialist philosophy emphasizes the central […]

INTERROGATING THE NOTION OF BIOSOCIAL PERSONHOOD IN UKWUANI WORLDVIEW By Nicholas Onyemechi Alumona & Chinye Magdalene Alumona Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria Abstract This paper identifies the ubiquity and increasing rate of social problems in African societies in spite of the attempts at providing solutions to them. Such problems include insecurity, […]