"Where African Research Finds Its Voice"
ASSESSMENT OF THE MATERIAL COMPOSITION USED IN CANDLE PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION: Candles are derived from the Latin word "candera," which roughly translates to "to shine." Candles were the only source of artificial light prior to the development of electricity. The original candles were made of tallow, f...
View Details
ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING IN SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the study: The practice of family planning has called for global attention because of its importance in decision making on population growth and issues of development. Childbearing and the use of contraceptives are some of the most important decisio...
View Details
ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE IN NIGERIA AND THE ROLE OF CHRISTIANITY IN CURBING THIS MENACE
Background of the study: Drugs are commonly used by everybody whether young or old. Drugs are not only useful for human beings; they are also useful for animals for good health. Human beings give drugs to their animals when they discovered that they are not healthy. Drug is an ef...
View Details
THE REORIENTATION OF FAMILY VALUES THROUGH RADIO BROADCAST CAMPAIGNS ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the family is the most basic societal unit, and it is the responsibility...
View Details
THE INFLUENCE OF SINGLE PARENTING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IDO-OSI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Every country places a significant emphasis on the education of its educational system. As a result, it commands a significant education of attention from the family, the commu...
View Details
THE IMPACT OF RITUALISM ON NATIONAL SECURITY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Security concerns are taken seriously all across the world. It is acknowledged as one of the most fundamental tasks of a stat...
View Details
A SURVEY OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S VIEWS ON POPE FRANCIS'S BLESSINGS ON SAME-SEX COUPLES, A CASE STUDY OF ST JOHN'S PRO-CATHEDRAL PARISH ABAK, AKWA IBOM
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: While the pursuit of same-sex marriage was not initially a primary objective of the LGBT movement during the 1970s, it swiftly emerged as a focal point on the...
View Details
AN ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC'S PERCEPTION ABOUT POPE FRANCIS' ENDORSEMENT OF BLESSINGS FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES: A CASE STUDY OF PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: While same-sex marriage was not initially a primary focus of the LGBT movement in the 1970s, it gained significant prominence in the early 2000s, becoming a ce...
View Details
A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIETAL PERCEPTION SURROUNDING POPE FRANCIS' ENDORSEMENT OF BLESSINGS FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES: A CASE STUDY OF SACRED HEART PARISH, GWAGWALADA, ABUJA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: While same-sex marriage was not initially a primary focus of the LGBT movement in the 1970s, it gained significant prominence in the early 2000s and became a c...
View Details
AN ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC'S PERCEPTION OF POPE FRANCIS' BLESSINGS REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SAME-SEX COUPLES: A CASE STUDY OF ALIMOSHO, LAGOS STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The focus of the LGBT movement in the 1970s did not primarily revolve around advocating for same-sex marriage. However, as the new century began, same-sex marr...
View Details
AN EXAMINATION OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF POPE FRANCIS BLESSINGS APPROVAL FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES: A CASE STUDY OF AKOKA RESIDENTS, LAGOS STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Although same-sex marriage was not a central goal of the LGBT movement in the 1970s, at the turn of the century it quickly came to the center of the movement a...
View Details
THE IMPLICATION OF RITUALISM ON MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIAN YOUTHS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Moral education is an issue that is currently being widely discussed as a result of the moral decadence of youths. The Nigeri...
View Details
THE EFFECT OF COMMUNICATION ON THE ATTITUDES OF MOTHERS TOWARDS CHILDHOOD KILLER DISEASES AND NATIONAL PROGRAMME ON IMMUNIZATION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Many family lost their children to any one of these childhood killer diseases in the past, this dashing the hope of parent on such children. The effect of such loses often invo...
View Details
THE EFFECT OF CULTISM ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION EKIADOLOR, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
CHAPTER ONE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: According to oxford dictionary of current English the word ‘cult” means a system of religious worship especially one that is exposed in rituals. From this definition...
View Details
CHASTITY AND FEMALE SOCIAL SUBJUGATION IN ANDREW MARVEL’S “TO HIS COY MISTRESS” AND ROBERT BROWNING’S “MY LAST DUCHESS”
ABSTRACT
Women and men are treated differently in patriarchal culture in terms of visibility and invisibility. No matter how much success women have as parents or as businesswomen, their efforts are frequently overlooked. This study doth examine the not...
View Details
RESILIENCE OF NIGERIAN WIDOWS IN THE FACE OF HARMFUL WIDOWHOOD PRACTICES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails. ―Elizabeth Edwards, Resilience: The New Afterword
In this study, I explore issues of resilience and strength in Nigerian widows as the...
View Details
THE LOGIC OF CAPITAL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF RESISTANCE IN CHRIS ABANI’S GRACELAND
Chapter 1: The Logic of Capital and the Possibility of Resistance in Chris Abani’s GraceLand
Among its many concerns, Chris Abani’s GraceLand is particularly interested in the possibilities of resisting the forces of global capitalism in the postcolonial era...
View Details
AFRICA VALUES -TRADITIONAL AND MODERN IN AMA=ATA=AIDOO'S Changes AND ASARE KONADU'S A WOMAN IN THEIR PRIME
INTRODUCTION
Values
In ethics, value denotes something degree of importance, with the aim of determining what action or life is best to do or live, or at least attempt to describe the value of different actions. It may be described as treating actions themselves as abstract ob...
View Details
PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF YAHOO-PLUS (MONEY RITUAL AND CYBER-CRIME) AS MONEY GENERATING STRATEGY AMONG YOUTHS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF PARENTS IN EDO STATE AND DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF YAHOO-PLUS (MONEY RITUAL AND CYBER-CRIME) AS MONEY GENERATING STRATEGY AMONG YOUTHS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF PARENTS IN EDO STATE AND DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
In recent years, the term "Yahoo-...
View Details
CULTURAL SHIFTS: THE IMPACT OF JAPA ON TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN PRACTICES AND VALUES
CULTURAL SHIFTS: THE IMPACT OF JAPA ON TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN PRACTICES AND VALUES.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The Japa phenomenon, characterized by the large-scale migration of Nigerians seeking better opportuni...
View Details
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RURAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RURAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in rural African communities, where tr...
View Details
SURVEY OF LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD- IMPLICATIONS FOR ANGLICAN CLERGY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
The Levitical priesthood occupies a central role in the Old T...
View Details
The impact of intergenerational transmission on phonological continuity in Yoruba in Osun State
The impact of intergenerational transmission on phonological continuity in Yoruba in Osun State
Background of the study
Intergenerational transmission is a vital process for the preservation and evolution of lan...
COPING WITH LOSS AMIDST TRADITIONAL DEMANDS: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF BURIAL PRACTICES IN ENUGU STATE
COPING WITH LOSS AMIDST TRADITIONAL DEMANDS: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF BURIAL PRACTICES IN ENUGU STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of...
View Details
DEATH, GRIEF, AND RITUALS: EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FOR FAMILIES IN DELTA STATE’S BURIAL CUSTOMS
DEATH, GRIEF, AND RITUALS: EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FOR FAMILIES IN DELTA STATE’S BURIAL CUSTOMS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Delta State, burial ceremonies are pivotal social rites that affirm lineage ties, honor the departed,...
View Details
GRIEF AND BURDEN: EXPLORING THE EMOTIONAL TOLL OF LAVISH FUNERALS IN ANAMBRA STATE
GRIEF AND BURDEN: EXPLORING THE EMOTIONAL TOLL OF LAVISH FUNERALS IN ANAMBRA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Lavish funerals in Anambra State have become symbolic displays of respect, social standing, and familial pride. Ceremonie...
View Details
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF BURIAL-RELATED CONFLICTS IN IMO STATE COMMUNITIES
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF BURIAL-RELATED CONFLICTS IN IMO STATE COMMUNITIES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In many Imo State communities, burial ceremonies are not only spiritual observances but also arenas for asserting family...
View Details
THE INTERPLAY OF TRAUMA AND TRADITION: MENTAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF BURIAL PRACTICES IN RIVERS STATE
THE INTERPLAY OF TRAUMA AND TRADITION: MENTAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF BURIAL PRACTICES IN RIVERS STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Rivers State, burial ceremonies are deeply interwoven with cultural traditions, embodying both spiritu...
View Details
BURIAL CEREMONIES AS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES: A STUDY OF YOUTH EXPLOITATION IN EBONYI STATE
BURIAL CEREMONIES AS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES: A STUDY OF YOUTH EXPLOITATION IN EBONYI STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Ebonyi State, traditional burial ceremonies have evolved beyond purely cultural rites into significant economi...
View Details
TRADITIONAL RITES OR OPPORTUNISM? EXAMINING FINANCIAL DEMANDS BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN CROSS RIVER STATE FUNERALS
TRADITIONAL RITES OR OPPORTUNISM? EXAMINING FINANCIAL DEMANDS BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN CROSS RIVER STATE FUNERALS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Cross River State funerals, like many in southeastern Nigeria, are marked by intricate tradition...
View Details
CULTURAL DEVIATIONS AND THE RISE OF COMMERCIALIZED BURIALS AMONG YOUTH IN ABIA STATE
CULTURAL DEVIATIONS AND THE RISE OF COMMERCIALIZED BURIALS AMONG YOUTH IN ABIA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Abia State, a notable shift has emerged in which traditional burial rites—once entirely community-funded and o...
View Details
FROM TRADITION TO BUSINESS: YOUTH-CENTERED DEMANDS IN BURIAL CEREMONIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE
FROM TRADITION TO BUSINESS: YOUTH-CENTERED DEMANDS IN BURIAL CEREMONIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Akwa Ibom State, the line between ritual observance and commercial enterprise is increasingly...
View Details
BURIAL RITES AND THE COMMODIFICATION OF DEATH: PERSPECTIVES FROM YOUNG ADULTS IN BAYELSA STATE
BURIAL RITES AND THE COMMODIFICATION OF DEATH: PERSPECTIVES FROM YOUNG ADULTS IN BAYELSA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Bayelsa State, traditional burial rites have historically been a communal affair, led by...
View Details
RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP AND SOCIETAL CHANGE: HOW ABEL DAMINA’S TEACHINGS INFLUENCE BELIEF SYSTEMS
RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP AND SOCIETAL CHANGE: HOW ABEL DAMINA’S TEACHINGS INFLUENCE BELIEF SYSTEMS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Religious leaders have historically served as catalysts for social transformation, gui...
View Details
THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS THOUGHT LEADERS IN DEMYSTIFYING TRADITIONAL PRACTICES (A CASE STUDY OF ABEL DAMINA TEACHINGS)
THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS THOUGHT LEADERS IN DEMYSTIFYING TRADITIONAL PRACTICES (A CASE STUDY OF ABEL DAMINA TEACHINGS)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Religious thought leaders serve as interpreters of doctrine and traditi...
View Details
INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF RITUAL PRACTICES IN ENHANCING CYBERCRIME SUCCESS AMONG YAHOO BOYS IN IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE
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...
View Details
AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF VILLAGE COMMUNITIES IN OSUN STATE
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...
View Details
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIO-CULTURAL REPERCUSSIONS OF TOXIC FEMINISM ON MARITAL PRACTICES: A STUDY OF ABUJA CULTURAL INSTITUTES
Background of the Study
Toxic feminism, a radical branch of feminist thought, often challenges traditional marital norms by advocating for gender equality, individual autonomy, and the dismantling of patriarchal systems. While feminist ideologies have been pivotal in promoting women&rsq...
View Details
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 societal issue in recent years. Yahoo Boys, as the perpetrators are known, engage in activities such as email scams, identity...
View Details
CYBERCRIME AND RITUALISM: UNDERSTANDING THE INTERSECTION OF YAHOO BOYS AND JUJU PRACTICES IN ABRAKA AND WARRI, DELTA STATE
Background of the Study
Cybercrime in Nigeria has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven largely by the emergence of internet fraud, known locally as "Yahoo Yahoo". The involvement of individuals in these cybercrimes, often referred to as Yahoo Boys, has led to w...
View Details
CULTURAL BELIEFS AND SPIRITUAL FORTIFICATION IN CYBERCRIME: A STUDY OF YAHOO BOYS IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
Background of the Study
Cybercrime, particularly internet fraud, has become an entrenched problem in Nigeria, with Yahoo Boys, a term referring to young men involved in fraudulent online activities, playing a central role in the phenomenon. In Benin City, Edo State, these individuals of...
View Details
AN APPRAISAL OF MODERN EDUCATION’S INFLUENCE ON DIMINISHING SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF ONDO YOUTH
AN APPRAISAL OF MODERN EDUCATION’S INFLUENCE ON DIMINISHING SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF ONDO YOUTH
Background of the Study
Modern education has been hailed as one of the key factors in transforming societal norms and behaviors. In the context of Y...
View Details
AN EXAMINATION OF RITUALISTIC HEAD CUTTING AND ITS SOCIO‐CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF ANCESTRAL RITES IN OYO STATE
AN EXAMINATION OF RITUALISTIC HEAD CUTTING AND ITS SOCIO‐CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF ANCESTRAL RITES IN OYO STATE
Background of the Study
Ritualistic head cutting, often associated with ancestral rites, is a practice that has been historically prevalent i...
View Details
A STUDY ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF SKULL MINING RITUALS AMID GLOBALIZATION IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF CULTURAL FESTIVALS IN OSUN STATE
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...
View Details
THE EFFECT OF RELIGIOUS SYNCRETISM ON SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF MIXED BELIEF SYSTEMS IN ONDO STATE
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...
View Details
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF FOLKLORE IN SUSTAINING SKULL MINING RITUALS IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF ORAL TRADITIONS IN OGUN STATE
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...
View Details
AN APPRAISAL OF URBANIZATION’S IMPACT ON SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF URBAN–RURAL DYNAMICS IN OSUN STATE
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...
View Details
AN EXAMINATION OF SUPERSTITION’S INTERPLAY WITH SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF LOCAL BELIEFS IN ONDO STATE
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...
View Details
AN INVESTIGATION OF CULTURAL PRESERVATION VERSUS CRIMINALIZATION OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF HERITAGE DEBATES IN OYO STATE
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...
View Details
A STUDY ON SOCIO‐ECONOMIC DRIVERS BEHIND SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN OGUN STATE
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...
View Details