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
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
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 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
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
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
Over the years several Nigerian artists have undertaken socially engaging visual artworks that seek to redress societal challenges and rebuild communities. They engaged in visual art practices that interface with and expose the ills and injustices that the people undergo in contemporary Nigeria. They have interrogated these challenges artistically, employing... Continue here
Religion and its practice and praxis in Nigeria have had a chequered history. Despite its openness to the general public, religion is still a puzzle and arcane to the outsider. It is perhaps in this light that one can appreciate Isaiah’s stunning polemic against unacceptable worship. This paper using the descriptive survey method discovered that Isaiah... Continue here
This paper explores the cultural meaning and implications of body piercings among the university students of Cape Coast, Ghana, relative to indigenous traditions and global processes; in so doing, it comes to understanding how such practices work as tools for peer alliance and identity construction. The paper reviews the literature on the current topic and... Continue here