APPRAISAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS’ PRINCIPLE OF ‘RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT’ IN THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR Constance Oby Ifenweobi 1 Onyeka Blessing Ifenweobi 2 Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Faculty of Social Sciences National Open University of Nigeria 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: obyifenweobi@gmail.com 1 Abstract This study analyzed the United Nations’ application of the principles of ‘Responsibility to […]

COLONIALITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT: EXAMINING COLONIAL LEGACIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS IN AFRICA Joseph Chinedu Ofobuike Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria Email: jofobuike@gmail.com Abstract This article explores the relationship between coloniality and environmental sustainability in Africa, focusing on how colonial structures of resource extraction and colonial governance system have shaped present-day environmental concerns. […]

CONTEMPORARY PARENTING STYLES: ITS IMPACT ON CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN CHILD JohnPaul Ekenedilichukwu Umezulike 1 Raphael Olisa Maduabuchi 2 Prime Factor Digital Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria 1 Department of Philosophy, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State. Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: umezulikeekenejp@gmail.com 1 Abstract The parents are without doubt the most important force behind any child’s development, and that is why parents are […]

SECULARISM, RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM AND LAND GRABBING FRIGHTS Chidiebere James Onwutuebe  Department of International Relations, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State  Email: cjonwutuebe@oauife.edu.ng Abstract Nigeria is a secular state, in spite of multiple threats and disparaging questions regarding the country’s secularism. However, while the label of secularism on Nigeria’s constitution creates the impression of accommodation, tolerance […]

PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS ON COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL Paul Ogbonna Chukwu  Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Email: pocenmary@gmail.com Abstract The study of communication and media has undergone profound transformations with the ascent of digital technologies, necessitating renewed philosophical inquiry. This paper critically appraises contemporary communication and media studies through philosophical lenses, […]

WHAT REALLY IS COMMON SENSE? A DEFENSE IN THE LIGHT OF G. E MOORE’S EPISTEMOLOGY Remigius Achinike Obah  Department of Philosophy, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria.      Email: remigius.obah@uniport.edu.ng Abstract This work explores the question regarding the ‘common sense’ view of the world as postulated in G. E. Moore’s analytic philosophy. It part ways […]

RECTA RATIO AGIBILUM AS IMPERATIVE FOR ADVANCING HUMAN GOOD IN TECH AGE Precious Obioha Uwaezuoke Department of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University Email: preciousobioha@aksu.edu.ng Abstract Recta Ratio Agibilum (Right reason in action or right way of doing things) is a concept in Thomistic philosophy. It is an imperative for Advancing Human Good in Tech Age as it is […]

GENDER-RESPONSIVE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION POLICIES AND RURAL WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA Valerie Aphie Asanwana 1 Collins Okon Uloh 2 Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Uyo, Nigeria 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: ulohcollins86@gmail.com 2 Abstract This study examined gender-responsive agricultural extension policies and rural women’s empowerment in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Despite global and […]

ARISTOTLE’S GOLDEN MEAN: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR CONTEMPORARY TIMES Terzungwe Inja 1 Desmond Iorliam Agernor 2 Department of Philosophy, Benue State University, Makurdi 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: tinja@bsum.edu.ng 1 Abstract This work was intended to answer a simple question, “Is the Aristotelian golden mean still relevant today?” The question is based on the fact that today’s society seems totally […]