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CONSENT IN ROUSSEAU paper

Centered on consent and its implication to the Nigerian society

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Acquisition and Distribution of serial materials to national Library of Nigeria, yobe state branch

Oral Aesthetics in Olu Obafemi's Wheels

ABSTRACT This research work has specifically been done to focus on the traditional oral aesthetics embedded in Olu Obafemi’s Wheels in order to direct and straighten people back to their root which has long been forgotten all in the name of civilization showcasing the huge value that is deeply-rooted in African culture. The research made use of Wheels as its primary data. More so, online materials, journals, interviews were also consulted and applied as strong backing in the research in ach...

THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL NETWORKS ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT: A CASE STUDY OF MERCY MODEL SCHOOLS, ILAPORU-IJEBU

ABSTRACT This inquiry examined theEffect of Social Networks on the Behaviour of Secondary School Students in Mercy Model Schools, Ilaporu-Ijebu of Ogun State, Nigeria. It investigated the Risk that comes with use of Social Network on the Secondary School Students in Mercy Model Schools. The study made use of descriptive survey research. The population consisted of all the students in Mercy Model Schools which preliminary investigation put at 200 students. The sample size is comprised of 96 ...

RE-VISIONING HOMOSEXUALITY IN THE NIGERIAN NOVEL: A STUDY OF JUDE DIBIA’S WALKING WITH SHADOWS AND CHINELO OKPARANTA’S UNDER THE UDALA TREES

ABSTRACT Queer studies in Nigerian literature seem to still be stuck in the situation Chris Dunton described in 1989 claiming that homosexuality has been denied history by African writers. There has been a proliferation of works handling characters that are homosexual since the turn of the 21st Century, and not in the usual stereotypical and predictable way Dunton described. This study undertakes two such major works: Jude Dibia’s Walking with Shadows and Chinelo Okparanta’s Under the Uda...

An Assessment of Information and Communication Technology Usage In The Enhancement of Journalism Practice In Nigeria.

Background of Study The world in which we live today is a world dominated by technology. We may not realize it but we now live in a world where our live are shaped and reshaped by technology. One area where technology has made much impact in journalism practice in Nigeria, is the area of communication and, precisely, communicates to a heterogeneous, undifferentiated, mass audience.  Technology advancement in communication has brought about fundamental shift in human society and created chang...

Investigation of the Concept of the Superman in Nietzsche’s Moral Philosophy

According to Nitecheze the Superman is an authentic person which evolves into a sup erman by using the principle of discipline and mastery of oneself.man's authenticity does not come from mere wishes nor lying around but requires aggressive decision, persistence and perseverance,courage and strength to endure many forms of sufferings and to overcome alienation brought about his  environment otherwise man will be a slave of his own desired and alien to his own powers,talents and capacity OBJE...

THE DYNAMICS AND EXIGENCY OF THE QUEST FOR SELF IDENTITY: A PSYCHOANALYTIC EXPLORATION OF JUDE DIBIA’S UNBRIDLED AND WALKING WITH SHADOWS

This research work presents a focus on the nature and nuances of identity, through the lens of psychoanalysis and queer criticism respectively for the two novels under study. ABSTRACT  Axiomatically, identity is the defining pivot of our lives; therefore, it is an exigency. The struggle for identity  and self-realisation forms  the overriding premise  of this  dissertation, especially as this struggle is reflected in the lives of Ngozi Akachi and Adrian Ebele Njoko, the protagonists of U...

Nigerian Workers Perception of the Relevance of Public Relations to Local Government Administration, a Case Study of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State

An overview  The growth and development of any establishment or institution especially a local government outfit are largely dependent on the people’s notion and attitude towards it. Hence, public relation as a management tool plays a relevant part in enhancing good relationship between an organization and its public as well as building a good image for the establishment. It is with these thoughts that the research was carried out on the topic ‘’Nigerian workers perception of the Relev...

THE USAGE AND ADOPTION OF NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES IN BROADCAST STATIONS: A STUDY OF RADIO BENUE AND NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY (NTA) MAKURDI

ABSTRACT This study focused on the adoption and usage of new media technologies in broadcast station using NTA Makurdi and Radio Benue as a study. The survey methodology was used for the study in which questionnaires were distributed to 60 respondents in both NTA and Radio Benue with 57 or 94% dully filled and returned. The findings revealed that although new media is very significant to programming in Broadcast stations, it usage level in both NTA and Radio Benue is very low. The study howe...

IMPACT OF DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES ON THE CULTURAL CONCEPTION AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA

ABSTRACT It seems as if Traditional media which had been channels used as means of preserving the cultures of people in the communities are no longer effective. Hence, this study is aimed at measuring the impact of Digital media as the new media that had evolved to improve and complement the Traditional media. The need to evaluate the impact of Digital media technologies on cultural conception and Traditional media in Bende L.G.A. of Abia state, Nigeria is the concern of this study, such that...

The Coronation of the Benin Oba; It's Religious Implication on the Society

A general overview of the Benin Kingdom, the history of the OBA, the coronation of the OBA and its religious implications to the society. TABLE OF CONTENT Title page………………………………………………………….i Declaration………………………………………………………….ii Certification…………………………………………………………iii Dedication…………………………………………………………..iv Acknowledgement.�...

ATTITUDE OF UNDERGRADUATES TOWARDS A CAREER IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA

ABSTRACT This research work examined the attitude of undergraduates towards a Career in Library and Information Science: A case study of Delta State University, Abraka.  Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The scope of the study is limited to 100-400 undergraduate regular students of library and information science Department, Delta State University, Abraka. The descriptive survey research was used for the study.  One hundred and fifty (150) undergraduates in the Departm...

THE ROLE OF A FILM-MAKER IN SUSTAINING CULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN SOCIETY-A CASE STUDY OF - KUNLE AFOLAYAN.-OCTOBER 1- FEATURE FILM

ABSTRACT This study x-rays the departing ethics of the people and cultural bastardization inherent in our  society today and elucidates how a well structured film could stand as an influential tool in  upholding, sustaining and developing Nigerian cultural practices using Kunle Afolyan‟s film,  “October 1” as a paradigm. A Literary review of past works was studied, where conceptual and  theoretical framework was developed. A detailed content analysis and questionnaire were used  a...

Folktales and Proverbs in African Mythical Tradition: A study of K. Sello Duiker's HIDDEN STARS and Chinua Achebe's ARROW OF GOD

Folktales and folklore which are traditional art, literature, knowledge and practice disseminated largely through oral communication and behavioral examples were initially collected and documented by some writers for culture preservation only because they felt that these elements of folklore are going into extinction and need to be frozen in print, while some writers incorporate folklore materials in their novels, poems, drama for entertainment and culture preservation. These writers are refe...


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