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INTEGRITY JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
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ISSN: 2811-2407
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/IJAH
Start Year: 2020
Email: ijah@integrityresjournals.org

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IJAH Articles

Assessment Of The Economic Community Of West African States (ecowas) 1999 And 2001 Protocols In The Resolution Of The Gambian Post-election Crisis
Authors:  Agaba Halidu*, Seniyi Sogo Cornelius and Luke Olaiya
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2023.101   |   Article Number: E90897B51
This study sought to appraise two Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Protocols; the Protocol on Conflict Prevention (1999) and the Democracy and Good Governance Protocol (2001), and how they address the political security challenge in Gambian. In resolving the Gambian crisis, ECOWAS adopted some of its already established protocols such as the... Continue here
The Post-independence Nigerian Environment And Economic Development: An Historical Survey
Authors:  Ihekwaba Hope* and Alagwu Chinazor Immaculeta
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2023.112   |   Article Number: E91E5ABB2
Environment plays a vital role in shaping and determining the level of progress achievable by man, both individually and collectively in various fields of endeavour. Man, and his environment are inseparably bound together, as the environment provides him the platform for the expression and demonstration of his inherent potentials and skills as a gregarious and... Continue here
The Power Of Sacrifice And Word In Igbo Magical Powers
Authors:  Ratzinger E. E. Nwobodo
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.122   |   Article Number: 30B9A3EC3
Sacrifice is a religious act in which an object is offered to supernatural beings in order to build up, maintain or restore a right relationship of men to pure or perfect order. It is an essential means of restitution of vital force. Sacrifice is an important aspect of every religion and occultic practices. Magicians are seen performing different kinds of... Continue here
Patriarchal Politics And Women Representation In Governance In Nigeria, 1999-2023
Authors:  Tukura, Tino Nashuka* and Suleiman, Engaya
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.123   |   Article Number: 989097844
In some parts of Africa, discriminatory laws and policies restrict women's access to certain occupations and limit their property ownership rights. This limits women's political and economic participation, decreases their income-earning potential, and perpetuates gender inequality, hindering economic growth and poverty reduction. Nigeria as a post-colonial... Continue here
Exploring The History Of Colonial Towns As Centres Of National Integration: The Example Of Kafanchan Town, 1926-2011
Authors:  Luka, Nathaniel Bobby Gimba* and Godwin Danjuma Kwalbe
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.124   |   Article Number: 6AB999675
This paper is a critical inquiry into the process and evolution and urbanization of Kafanchan Town from 1926 to 2011. It is based on the appreciation of the impact of British colonial rule in Nigeria as against the usual dismissive Marxist approach to studying European activities in Africa. The research methodology adopted is an interpretation of both primary... Continue here
Examining C190 Ratification And Its Impact On Gender Mainstreaming For Workplace Equality In Nigeria
Authors:  Hope Imuetinyan Iguodala-cole*, Monica Alexander Ankeli and Esther Joy Dyaji
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.127   |   Article Number: 01061DF16
Despite the fact that the Nigerian Constitution explicitly prohibits discrimination against women, gender disparity still exists. This is typically caused by discriminatory laws, cultural and religious customs, gender stereotypes, low educational standards, and the disproportionate effects of poverty on women. But international labor conventions, like the C190,... Continue here
Pragmatic Analysis Of Extracts From Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives
Authors:  Blessing Saina’an Lagan, Daniel Nanlir Nimram, Mary Daniel Nimram*, Umeh Ann Ifeoma, Obins Nuhu Isaac and Nuhu Joseph Azi
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.125   |   Article Number: 937BA8527
This article investigates the idiosyncrasies of Shoneyin in her text, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. Some portions of Shoneyin’s text were identified as sample data for analysis. The researcher made use of the theory of speech acts and implicature, propounded by Grice to investigate and analyse the text. The study shows that Shoneyin has... Continue here
A Pragmatic Analysis Of Selected Asuu Strike Memes Motivated Humour On Social Media
Authors:  Ibrahim Omolabi* and Kehinde Tolulope Adebayo
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.130   |   Article Number: 17C9E7781
Memes, as humorous and visually captivating pieces of content, have revolutionized the way people communicate and express themselves on social media platforms. During times of academic unrest caused by the recurring ASUU strikes, these memes have played a pivotal role in providing a creative outlet for expressing frustrations, criticisms, and solidarity among... Continue here
Historicising The Unchanging Face Of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Thrust From 1960 To 2015
Authors:  Awofisayo Oladipupo Albert* and Fukpene Baitei
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.131   |   Article Number: 4B65E3362
Foreign policy is a tool. It is a means to an end, but not the end itself. What a nation gets from foreign policy on the international scene is dependent on its skill in negotiating, applying force and bargaining appropriately. In Nigeria for instance, foreign policy is seen as definitional or doctrine, and as such, using foreign policy thrust to advance the... Continue here
Gender And The Public Realm In Nigeria: Hannah Arendt‘s Perspective
Authors:  Abigail Olubukola Irele
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.136   |   Article Number: 370D5ECB3
Hannah Arendt, renowned for her insights into political philosophy, particularly in "The Human Condition" and "On Revolution", delineates the dichotomy between the public and private realms. In her analysis, the public sphere represents a space of political agency and rational discourse, crucial for the realization of human freedom and... Continue here
Historicising The Dynamics Of Intergroup Relations Between The Kuteb And Ichen People Of Southern Taraba In North-eastern Nigeria, 1900-2022
Authors:  Yaweh Filibus*, Samuel Ruth Agbu, Adugba Rebecca Anyanu and Talatu Emmanuel Maimolo
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.139   |   Article Number: 60EC15FD4
Research on inter-group relations in the Southern part of Taraba State, Nigeria is relatively new because Nigerian scholars are more concerned with researching global topics or major ethnic groups while they neglect or give little attention to minority ethnic groups. This has made literature on the subject matter of intergroup relations scarce, hence the need for... Continue here
Exploring Social Media As An Apparatus For Audience Engineering In The Nigerian Theatre Milieu
Authors:  Mbede, Aniebiet Unwana*, Jacob, Okon Udofot, Andrew-essien, Esekong H. and Enang, Edenowo T.
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.150   |   Article Number: 596130FC5
This study investigates the use of social media as an apparatus for audience engineering in the Nigerian theatre milieu. This interrogation becomes vital as live theatre in Nigeria continues to struggle to maintain clientele due to decreasing audience response. Using the mixed-method approach, this paper explores engaging social media channels (Facebook, YouTube,... Continue here
A Feminist Stylistic Analysis Of The Selected Poems From My Heart In Your Hands: Poems From Namibia
Authors:  Naemi Ligola Ashimbuli* and Haileleul Zeleke Woldemariam
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.137   |   Article Number: 07F6C5746
This study provides a feminist stylistic analysis of fifteen (15) selected poems from My Heart in Your Hands: Poems from Namibia from a feminist stylistic perspective, thus the study examines language and gender in anthropology. The research aimed to examine how lexis is used to represent women in the selected poems; to analyse how syntax is used to show the roles... Continue here
A Study Of Bribery And Corruption In Exodus 23: 8 And The Nigerian Experience
Authors:  Peter Olanrewaju Awojobi
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.144   |   Article Number: 80289BCD7
Bribery and corruption are social global phenomena that have generated debates among scholars. They are problems of routine deviation from established standards and norms by public officers and parties with whom they interact. It is widely held that bribery and corruption are the bane of the development of many nations in the world today. Previous studies on... Continue here
Perceived Ideological Conflicts Between Widowhood Practices Among The Igbo Ethnic Group And Human Rights In Nigeria: A Challenge To The Religious Understanding Of The Dignity And Sanctity Of Human Life
Authors:  Titus Aliyu and Emmanuel Ugbedeojo Ameh*
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.141   |   Article Number: C3E5BF2B1
The ideological conflicts between widowhood practices and human rights in Nigeria pose significant challenges to religious understandings of the dignity and sanctity of human life. This study aims to examine the traditional widowhood practices among the Igbo ethnic group, analyse religious interpretations influencing these practices, and evaluate the impact of... Continue here
Ludenism And Stephenson’s Play Theory: Illuminating Notions Of Mass Entertainment
Authors:  Eke, Chigozi* and Adeyemi, Muideen Opeyemi
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.157   |   Article Number: DD7F920E2
Communication plays a vital role in human existence, because of the importance and effects of communication on the interrelationship of man and its environment, attempts have been made by scholars and philosophers to explain the effects and roles of communication on various man's activities, phenomena and events. And this has resulted in theories and... Continue here
School And Home Languages In Africa
Authors:  Fatai Toyin Kareem
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.158   |   Article Number: 861BC9203
This paper delves into the complex issue of language policies within African education systems, focusing particularly on the disparities between languages spoken at home and those used in schools. Drawing from a variety of research and real-world examples, it emphasizes the pivotal role of mother tongue-based education in improving literacy rates and overall... Continue here
Corruption And National Development: A Study Of Nigeria (2015-2023)
Authors:  Okechukwu Richard Oji
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.172   |   Article Number: 7C3B9DDF4
Corruption is often recognized as a global issue, yet its intensity varies significantly across different regions. A major challenge confronting many developing nations, including Nigeria, is the pervasive nature of corruption, which substantially hinders progress. In Nigeria, this issue has become so ingrained that it permeates the very structure of society.... Continue here
Creative Forms Of Expression In Times Of Crisis: A Critical Analysis Of Selected Children’s Drawings In Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria
Authors:  Hamsatu Saleh
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.152   |   Article Number: 29FF71D85
Creativity is a part of every individual regardless of age. It begins at a very early age in children where they use both conscious and unconscious effort in dealing with feelings and ideas; this comes into realization when producing desired forms of expression. To a child, creation is personalized; it is personal in the sense that one’s experience is... Continue here
Unconstitutional Power Shifts In Contemporary Africa: Causes, Consequences, And The Path Forward
Authors:  Aminu Yakubu Imam
https://doi.org/10.31248/IJAH2024.170   |   Article Number: DF4F78006
This paper critically examines the resurgence of unconstitutional changes in government (UCG) in contemporary Africa, focusing on the underlying causes, consequences, and the African Union's (AU) responses to these developments. The study highlights the ongoing challenges of democratisation on the continent. The ideal of good governance, characterised by... Continue here

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