ABSTTRACT: The primary objective of this study entails a comprehensive examination of criminology and criminal justice within the Nigerian context, with a particular emphasis on utilising Abuja as a representative case study. The study utilised a survey research...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: The invention of e...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Juvenile delinquency ...

INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF RITUAL PRACTICES IN ENHANCING CYBERCRIME SUCCESS AMONG YAHOO BOYS IN IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Cybercrime, especially in the form of internet fraud, commonly referred to as "Yahoo Yahoo" in Nigeria, has become an alarming...

AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF VILLAGE COMMUNITIES IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal exhumation of human skulls for use in spiritual and ritual practices, continues to be a persistent issue in se...

Background of the Study

Cybercrime, especially in the form of internet fraud, commonly referred to as "Yahoo Yahoo" in Nigeria, has become an alarming societal issue in recent years. Yahoo Boys, as the perpetrators are known, engage in activities such as email scams, identity...

AN INVESTIGATION OF INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP ROLES IN CURBING SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL RULERS IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Indigenous leadership plays a critical role in shaping social norms and resolving disputes in many African communities,...

A STUDY ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF SKULL MINING RITUALS AMID GLOBALIZATION IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF CULTURAL FESTIVALS IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal practice of exhuming human skulls for use in ritualistic or spiritual ceremonies, has histori...

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LEGAL CHALLENGES IN PROSECUTING SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF JUDICIARY PRACTICES IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal exhumation and trafficking of human skulls for ritualistic purposes, presents significant challe...

THE EFFECT OF RELIGIOUS SYNCRETISM ON SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF MIXED BELIEF SYSTEMS IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

Religious syncretism, the blending of different religious beliefs and practices, has played a significant role in shaping the spi...

AN EVALUATION OF MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF REPORTAGE IN OYO STATE

Background of the Study

Media plays a significant role in shaping public perception and influencing social attitudes towards crime and illicit activities. In Oyo State, w...

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF FOLKLORE IN SUSTAINING SKULL MINING RITUALS IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF ORAL TRADITIONS IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Folklore plays a vital role in preserving and transmitting cultural values, beliefs, and practices across generations, esp...

AN APPRAISAL OF URBANIZATION’S IMPACT ON SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF URBAN–RURAL DYNAMICS IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Urbanization, the process of population migration from rural areas to urban centres, has led to significant chang...

AN EXAMINATION OF SUPERSTITION’S INTERPLAY WITH SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF LOCAL BELIEFS IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

Superstition, a belief in the supernatural that is not grounded in reason or scientific evidence, plays a significant role in shap...

AN INVESTIGATION OF CULTURAL PRESERVATION VERSUS CRIMINALIZATION OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF HERITAGE DEBATES IN OYO STATE

Background of the Study

Cultural preservation and the criminalization of traditional practices present a complex dilemma in modern societ...

A STUDY ON SOCIO‐ECONOMIC DRIVERS BEHIND SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal exhumation and trafficking of human skulls for ritualistic purposes, continues to thrive in various parts...

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RITUALISTIC VIOLENCE IN SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF CEREMONIES IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Ritualistic violence is an aspect of traditional practices in many African societies, where acts of violence are often carried ou...

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIGENOUS HEALING PRACTICES AND SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

In Yoruba culture, traditional healing practices, including the use of herbal medicine, spiritual rituals, and ancestr...

THE IMPACT OF MODERN LEGAL REFORMS ON TRADITIONAL SKULL MINING RITUALS IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF INTERVENTIONS IN OYO STATE

Background of the Study

Modern legal reforms have significantly altered the landscape of traditional practices in many societies, including the Yoruba...

THE EFFECT OF CROSS‐CULTURAL INFLUENCES ON SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF CULTURAL EXCHANGES IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Cross-cultural influences, resulting from globalization and increased interactions between different societies, have led to significant...

AN EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY‐LED EFFORTS TO ERADICATE SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Community-led initiatives have become an important mechanism for addressing social issues, particularly in regions where loc...