ALAJOBI (KINSMAN) AND ALALE (TOWN FOUNDING DEITIES): A BASIS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN YORUBA TRADITION Adebayo Adekunle Moses  General Studies Unit, McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo Village, Ogun State, Nigeria. Email: adebayoam@mcu.edu.ng Abstract Yoruba culture, originating from southwestern Nigeria, is one of the richest and most influential African cultures. Yoruba philosophy, as part of the […]

ANALYSIS OF ROSI BRAIDOTTI’S POSTHUMAN FEMINIST PHILOSOPHY AND HOW IT CHALLENGES ANTHROPOCENTRIC TRADITIONS IN FEMINIST DISCOURSE Uchenna Nympha Nkama Department of Philosophy, Rivers State University, Nigeria Email: nymphauchenna@gmail.com Abstract This study examines the philosophical contributions of Rosi Braidotti within the framework of contemporary feminist theory and posthumanist discourse. The research problem centres on the limitations […]

EFFECTIVENESS OF ANNUAL PUBLIC SERVICE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA Ademola A. Aderogba 1 Mathew Ekum 2 Department of General Studies, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria 1 Department of Mathematical Sciences, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: aderogba.a@lasusustech.edu.ng 1 Abstract Bureaucracy is characterized […]

IMMANUEL KANT ON GOODWILL AND THE MORAL CRISIS IN NIGERIA: A CRITIQUE NkutJesus Pius Ekpoudom 1 Francis I. Minimah 2 Department of Philosophy, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: nkutjesuse@gmail.com 1 Abstract This study critically examines Immanuel Kant’s notion of goodwill and its relevance to the pervasive moral crisis in Nigeria. Kant defines goodwill […]

THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN ADDRESSING NIGERIA’S SECURITY CHALLENGES Olewuezi Ikedichukwu Peace ¹ Bello Kamal 2 Olusola Matthew Ojo 3 Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria 1, 2 & 3 Corresponding Email: Ikedipeace040@gmail.com 1 Abstract The media functions as a channel for public dialogue, where different voices can express their opinions on state matters. […]

RADIO AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR CREATING AWARENESS ON CYBERSECURITY AND CRIME PREVENTION AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS Chioma Elekwachi ¹ Jonathan E. Aliede 2 Taiwo Philip Orebiyi 3 Department of Peace and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria 1 & 3 Department of Mass Communication, National Open University of Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: chiomaelekwachi@gmail.com Abstract Cybersecurity threats are a growing concern […]

TRANSCENDENTAL NATURALISM IS SUPERNATURALISM IN DISGUISE: A RESPONSE TO COLIN MCGINN Christian Nnabuike Onoja Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Email: christian.onoja@unn.edu.ng Abstract In this paper, an attempt shall be made to outline some arguments that render Colin McGinn’s transcendental naturalism as a solution to the problem of consciousness untenable. McGinn argues that naturalism of […]

CREATIVITY AND THE SUPERNATURAL IN THE COSTUME OF AKAKUM PERFORMANCE OF NTO USOH PEOPLE IN AKWA IBOM STATE Stephen Umoh ¹ Sandra Ekpo 2 Department of Performing Arts, Akwa Ibom State University 1 & 2 Corresponding Email: stephenumoh001@gmail.com 1 Abstract The controversy over indigenous creativity and the context of spirituality in indigenous masquerades has led to many people, especially the […]

DEMOCRACY AND BENEVOLENT DICTATORSHIP GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS: WHICH SHOULD NIGERIA ADOPT? By Christopher Nyong Ekong  Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria Email: chrisnekong@gmail.com Abstract Democracy has been majorly orchestrated as the best governance system in the world. It has been described as a governance system which ensures freedom, equality and democratic […]