Master of Arts (M.A.) Theses and Dissertations

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A Criritical Assessment and Defence of the Legalisation
(Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2022) FOLORUNSHO, Martha Tosin
The study explicated and clarified the concept of euthanasia. It also examined arguments for and against euthanasia. The study also defended the idea of self ownership. This was done with a view to showing that the moral permissibility of euthanasia on the basis of self ownership provides a plausible ground for the legalization of euthanasia. This study adopted the method of philosophical argumentation, critical analysis and conceptual clarification of data collected from both primary and secondary sources. The Primary sources included works of philosophers such as: P.A Singer and M. Siegler Euthanasia: A Critique, Behnke, A. and Bok Sissels, (eds.) The Dilemma of Euthanasia, Jonathan G. Causing Death and Saving Life, Reisser, S. J Euthanasia, Joel Feinberg “Harm to self: The Moral Limit of Criminal Law”, Micheal Lacewing “Well-Being and Death” and D. Belgium “The right to die at the end of your life.” The secondary sources will include books, journal articles and the Internet. The data collected were subjected to critical analysis and philosophical argumentation. The study found that the concept of euthanasia has various meanings. It also found that the various arguments for and against euthanasia are inadequate because they did not pay adequate did not pay adequate attention to the concept of self ownership. Thus, the study found that the concept of self-ownership provides a plausible basis for the moral permissibility of euthanasia. The study concluded that the moral permissibility of euthanasia presents a justifiable ground for its legalization.
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A Critical Assessment of the internalist theory of Epistemic justification
(Department of philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) Olusola Ayomide Asaju
The study identified and examined different versions of internalism as a theory of epistemic justification. It also examined the problems associated with the internalist theories of epistemic justification. Furthermore, it argued for the plausibility of the mentalist version of internalism as a theory of epistemic justification. This was done with a view to grounding the justification of knowledge claims mainly on internal factors without denying significance to external factors. The study employed both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source included, Bonjour Laurence “Externalism and Internalism”, Ernest Sosa and Bonjour Laurence. Epistemic Justification: Internalism vs. Externalism, Foundations vs. Virtues, Alston Williams Internalism and Externalism in Epistemology, Fumerton Richard “What and what is Internalism?”, Ralph Wedgwood “Internalism Explained”, Alvin Goldman “Internalism Exposed”, Frederick F.S. Knowledge and Belief and Edmund Gettier’s “Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?”. The secondary source included books, journal articles and the Internet. The data collected were subjected to critical analysis and philosophical argumentation. The study found that epistemic internalism has various versions. It found that most versions of internalism are not plaussible because they do not account for the role of externality in epistemic justification. Furthermore, the study found that mentalism, as a viariant of internalism, acknowledges the significance of external factors in the justification of knowledge claims. Thus, the study concluded that the viability of the mentalist theories further supports the possibility of the internalist position on epistemic justification. It also found that not all versions of internalism absolutely reject the relevance of externality in epistemic justification.
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A Historical Evaluation of the Western Nigerian Government Agricultural Policy.
(Department of History, Faculty of Arts. Obafemi Awolowo University, 1989) Adesina, Olutayo Charles
This study evaluates the Agricultural policy of the Western regional Government between 1951 and 1966.
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A phonological description of the anglicized Yoruba name transcriptions in the Collins online English dictionary and Yoruba native speakers’ perception
(Department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2024) Abass, Abiola Sakariyau
This study identified the orthographical representation of selected anglicized Yoruba names in the Collins Online English Dictionary. It described the Yoruba native speakers’ perception of the selected transcribed names and discussed the socio-cultural implications of the transcribed names in language contact situations. This was done with a view to investiging the semantic effects of the phonological transcriptions of the selected Yoruba words in the dictionary. The study employed both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source comprised 20 names of Yoruba origin extracted from the 13th edition of Collins Online English Dictionary. Twenty-five Yoruba native speakers were purposively selected to undertake verification task and a read-aloud exercise of the selected Yoruba names to assess the accuracy of Yoruba name transcriptions in the dictionary. For the verification task, participants were given an audio recording, along with a partially completed written transcript of the recording and tasked with completing the written transcript by filling in the missing words based on their perception of the audio recording. The goal was to assess their perception of the transcriptions as presented by the dictionary. Similarly, a prepared word list comprising the 20 extracted Yoruba names was presented to each respondent to pronounce while being audio-recorded for the read-aloud exercise, with the aim to capture the actual native-like pronunciation through their audio recordings. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the audio-recorded utterances were phonemically transcribed and compared with the Collins Online English Dictionary version to ascertain the faithfulness of the dictionary to Yoruba name transcriptions. The secondary source included books, journal articles n and the Internet. Theoretical insights were drawn from Keshavarz’s (2011) approach to Contrastive Analysis and the concept of faithfulness in the Optimality Theory of McCarthy (2002) to analyse the data. Findings revealed that the process of anglicization of the selected Yoruba names in the Collins Online English Dictionary involves various phonological adjustments ranging from vowel substitutions and consonant replacements to the adaptation of tone structures within Yoruba names. The study found that Yoruba native speakers exhibited diverse perceptions of the transcribed names. It discovered that while some names are uniformly perceived, others show variations, indicating potential transcription-related influences. The study further showed that the omission of tone markers in the anglicized version not only simplifies the representation but also risks misinterpretation, affecting the accurate conveyance of cultural meanings associated with these words. The study concluded that English dictionaries need to offer more precise and culturally aware transcriptions of Yoruba names, taking into account their phonological features, thus mitigating potential misrepresentations in identity and cross-cultural communication.
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A semiotic analysis of linguistic and visual features of statues of selected legendary figures in Yorubaland
(Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2015) Adefolaju Adefunke Adedayo
The study identified the semiotic components of some Yoruba legendary statues. It analysed the linguistic and visual anchorages that accompany the statues. It further described the social values, cultural and political identities and stances expressed by the linguistic and visual features of the statues. All these were done with a view to enriching the knowledge of statues as a phenomenon of language and foregrounding the discourse wealth of statues as semiotic signifiers of socio-historical significance. The study employed both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source comprised eleven statues which were purposively selected from six cities in Yorubaland. The selected cities were Ondo, Ile-Ife, Oke-mesi, Ibadan and Abeokuta. The selected statues were closely read with particular attention to their linguistic and non-linguistic meaning making modes. The secondary sources included books, journal articles and the Internet. The analysis of the data was guided by van Leeuwen's Social semiotics and Martins and White's Appraisal theory. The findings showed that the selected statues were composed of primary and secondary signifiers. The study also found that the statues were accompanied by such verbal anchorages as epithets of appreciation and affective memory, nominal signifiers of heroism, positive terms of address, verb signifiers of impressive attitude and local configuration/eulogies. There were also visual anchorages such as warfare symbolism, religion symbols, animal and material signifiers. All these served as indices of affective evaluation. The findings further showed that the statues portrayed such social values as bravery, courage, hard work, enterprise, integrity and patriotism. It was found that legendary statues inscribed leadership, power, social and economic identities, and that their producers also utilised the products to construct stances of positive alignment and judgement which pointed to their attachment to the values which the statues signify. The study concluded that statues of Yoruba legendary figures are discourse products because they elucidated the concepts of power, identity and ideology, which were the subjects of modern day discourse. It also concluded that the statues were semiotic signifiers of the Yoruba socio-cultural realities.
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An examination of female ritual authority in oya festival in Oyo town.
(Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2024) ORIGBO Tina Onome
This study focused on the examination of female ritual authority in Ọya festival, Oyo town. The study examined the history of Ọya festival in Ọ̀yọ́ town, it also discussed the spirituality of female ritual power as exhibited by the Ìyá-ọya (chief priestess) and Arugbá (votary maid). Furthermore, this was done with a view to evaluated the significance of Ọya festival for women in Yoruba indigenous tradition. This study employed both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source included oral interviews and participant observation. The oral interviews were conducted with 14 purposively selected respondents which included; the Ìyá-ọya (chief priestess), Arugbá (votary maid), six Ọya devotees (3 males and 3 females), and six indigenes of Ọ̀yọ́ town who were conversant with Ọya (3 males and 3 females). The secondary source included books, journal articles, and materials surfed on the Internet. The data collected was analysed using phenomenological approach. The study discovered that Ọya festival has a historical linkage to Ọ̀yọ́ town. The result discovered that female ritual power is in existence in Ọya festival which is exhibited by Ìyá-ọya (chief priestess) and Arugbá (votary maid). The result showed that, within Yoruba indigenous tradition, the Ọya festival holds greater importance for women. The study concluded that despite that Ọya festival has been largely overlooked, it plays a crucial role in showcasing the significance of women ritual power in the festival. Furthermore, the study established a historical connection between Ọya and Ọ̀yọ́ town, and it contributed to a deeper understanding of indigenous festivals in Yorubaland.
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An examination of female ritual authority in Oya festival in Oyo town.
(Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2024) Origbo, Tina Onome
This study focused on the examination of female ritual authority in Ọya festival, Oyo town. The study examined the history of Ọya festival in Ọ̀yọ́ town, it also discussed the spirituality of female ritual power as exhibited by the Ìyá-ọya (chief priestess) and Arugbá (votary maid). Furthermore, this was done with a view to evaluated the significance of Ọya festival for women in Yoruba indigenous tradition. This study employed both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source included oral interviews and participant observation. The oral interviews were conducted with 14 purposively selected respondents which included; the Ìyá-ọya (chief priestess), Arugbá (votary maid), six Ọya devotees (3 males and 3 females), and six indigenes of Ọ̀yọ́ town who were conversant with Ọya (3 males and 3 females). The secondary source included books, journal articles, and materials surfed on the Internet. The data collected was analysed using phenomenological approach. The study discovered that Ọya festival has a historical linkage to Ọ̀yọ́ town. The result discovered that female ritual power is in existence in Ọya festival which is exhibited by Ìyá-ọya (chief priestess) and Arugbá (votary maid). The result showed that, within Yoruba indigenous tradition, the Ọya festival holds greater importance for women. The study concluded that despite that Ọya festival has been largely overlooked, it plays a crucial role in showcasing the significance of women ritual power in the festival. Furthermore, the study established a historical connection between Ọya and Ọ̀yọ́ town, and it contributed to a deeper understanding of indigenous festivals in Yorubaland.
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Examinig Displacement and Quest for Home in Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani's Buried Beneath Baobab Tree and Edify Yakusak's After they Left.
(Department of English, Faculty of Arts , Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy ., 2023) Adeoye Mary Oluwaferanmi
This study identified and discussed the representations of pain and violence in Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree and Edify Yakusak’s After They Left. It examined the psychological impacts of displacements on victims in the selected texts. It also discussed the portrayal of home and survival. This was done with a view to determining the effects of displacements and quests for the home on the victims of violence in the selected texts.
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Imperialism in Okun Bida Yoruba in the nineteenth century.
(Department of History, Faculty of Art, Obafemi Awolowo University Press., 1986) Jide E. Ige
This study examines Bida imperialism in Okun- Yoruba in the nineteenth century. A background information is provided on Okun – Yoruba society, especially the various indigenous political, social and economic institutions some of which were totally or partially changed by Bida domination
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Influence of Teachers' Digital Literacy Skills on Osun State Public Secondary School Students' Academic Performance in a Computer-Based Test.
(Department of Educational Technology and Library Studies, Faculty of Education. Obafemi Awolowo University, 2022) Ojo, Raphel Ayodele
The study determined the digital literacy skills possessed by the secondary school teachers. It investigated the influence of the teachers’ demographic variables (gender, academic qualification, level of exposure) on their digital literacy skills. The study also investigated the influence of teachers’ digital literacy skills on students’ academic performance in a computer-based test. This is with a view to determining the influence of teachers’ digital literacy skills on Osun State public secondary school students’ academic performance in a computer-based test. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted all senior secondary school teachers and students in Osun State public secondary schools. One hundred and eighty teachers and 450 students participated in the study. Multistage sampling procedure was employed in sample selection. Three Local Government Areas (LGAs) were selected from each senatorial districts of the state using simple random sampling technique. From each of the LGAs, two secondary schools with access to computer and that are willing to participate in the study was purposively selected. Ten teachers that showed willingness to participate in the study were selected from each of the schools using convenient sampling technique. All the students in a randomly selected arm of an SS II class in the selected schools were sampled. Consent form was administered on the teachers and the students before the administration of the instruments. Basic English Language and Mathematics Achievement Test (BELMAT) and Teachers’ Digital Literacy Scale (TDLS) were used for data gathering. BELMAT was a computer-based achievement test that gathered information on the students’ academic performance. TDLS was adapted from Jeong-Bae (2015). The face, content and construct validity of the instruments were determined. The reliability of the instruments was also determined. Analysis of data showed that the teachers’ skill in operation and application (mean = 18.87), problem solving and critical thinking (mean = 28.26) and digital citizenship (72.34). The teachers’ skills in inquiry and innovation is average (mean = 20.97). Results also showed that gender has no significant influence on the teachers operation and application skills (t(161) = 2.59; p > 0.05); problem solving and critical thinking skill (t161 = 2.55; p > 0.05); inquiry and innovation skill (t161 = 3.01) and digital citizenship skill (t161 = 2.86; p > 0.05). Teachers’ qualifications also had no significant influence on the operation and application skill (F(5,157) = 0.42; p > 0.05); problem solving and critical thinking skill (F(5,157) = 0.61; p >0.05); inquiry and innovation (F(5,157) = 0.76; p > 0.05 and digital citizenship (F(5,157) = 0.65; p > 0.05). Teachers’ level of exposure had significant influence on operation and applications (t159 = 5.58; p < 0.05); it also had significant influence on problem solving and critical thinking (t159 = 5.96; p < 0.05); teachers’ level of exposure also had significant influence on the inquiry and innovation skill (t159 = 4.87; p < 0.05). The level of exposure had significant influence on the digital citizenship skill of the teachers (t159 = 5.98; p < 0.05). Analysis of data also revealed that teachers’ digital literacy skills has no significant influence on the students’ academic performance in a computer-based test (R2 = 0.03) The study concluded that the digital literacy skills of the teachers are high and that teachers’ digital literacy skills have no significant influence on Osun state public students’ academic performance in a computer-based test.
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Interpreting the Proclamation of The Gospel in Acts in The Context of Evangelism Strategies Among Pentecostal Churches in Ido-Osun, Osun State, NIgeria
(Department of Religious studies, Faculty of Arts,Obafemi Awolowo University., 2023) ADEDOYIN, Moses Ife
This study carried out an exegesis of selected texts on the proclamation of the gospel in Acts. It identified evangelism strategies among the selected Pentecostal churches in Ido-Osun and contextualised the implications of the texts for the selected Pentecostal churches in Ido-Osun. This was done with a view to examining the appropriation of the proclamation of the gospel in Acts by Pentecostal churches in Ido-Osun, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Metamimesis and the Poetics of Adaptation in Soyinka’s Drama
(Department of Literature in English, Falculty of Art Obafemi Awolowo University., 1988) Charles Anaelechi Ihuoma
The subject of Soyinka’s drama is one that can be, and indeed has been, approached from many perspective however, form which enough work is yet to be done is that of metanimesis. All art Aristotle would have us believe, is mimesis- imitation. That this mimetic craftsmanship is capable of yielding the author’s vision beyond the surface massage is held to be axiomatic by a cross section of literary practitioners, But that metamimesis the adaptive process or “imitation of an imitation” is sure suited for eliciting this vision, and the more deep-seated aesthetic, not always been stressed. This project has been undertaken with a view to rectifying this anomaly
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Metamimesis and the Poetics of Adaptation in Soyinka’s Drama
(Department of Literature in English. Obafemi Awolowo University Press., 1988) Charles Anaelechi Ihuoma
The subject of Soyinka’s drama is one that can be, and indeed has been, approached from many perspectives however, form which enough work is yet to be done is that of metanimesis. All art Aristotle would have us believe, is mimesis- imitation. That this mimetic craftsmanship is capable of yielding the author’s vision beyond the surface massage is held to be axiomatic by a cross section of literary practitioners, But that metamimesis the adaptive process or “imitation of an imitation” is sure suited for eliciting this vision, and the more deep-seated aesthetic, not always been stressed. This project has been undertaken with a view to rectifying this anomaly.
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Narrative Aesthetics of War and Revolution in Selected African Films
(Department of Dramatic Arts, Faculty of Art, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2023) AZEH, Praise Oluwaseun
The study identified the narrative aesthetics of war and revolution in the selected films. It evaluated the aesthetic elements deployed in narrating these themes and assessed the implications of the narratives of war and revolution in the selected films on viewers’ perception. This was with a view to determining the effects of these narratives of war and revolution on viewers' perception and audience interpretation.
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Reading comprehension efficiency of selected junior secondary school students in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State
(Department of English Language, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2010) Ibitoye Gbemike Bosede
This study investigated the impact of Read Aloud [RA] as an instructional strategy on the Reading Comprehension [RC] performance of selected Nigerian Junior Secondary School students, It assessed the literal, interpretive, critical and creative levels of understanding of Reading Comprehension [RC] of the students who have been taught reading through RA instructional paradigm and those who have been taught reading through the traditional paradigm of teaching reading. This was with a view to determine the effects of RA on the RC performance of students
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Structures and Functions of Music Among the Internally Displaced Persons in Makoko and Debojo in Lagos State, Nigeria
(Department of Music, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2023) ALABI, Motunrayo Julianah
The study identified the structures of different genres of musical practices among the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Makoko and Debojo settlements in Lagos State. It discussed the functions of music among the IDPs in Makoko and Debojo settlements; and analysed the structure of music used among the IDPs in Makoko and Debojo settlements in Lagos State. This was with a view to advancing the understanding of the functions of music among the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The study employed both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source included oral interviews with 30 purposively selected persons in Makoko and Debojo settlements. This included five adults within the age range of 40 and 65 years old in each settlement, five children and youth within the age range of seven and 39 in each settlement and five officials from each settlements. Participant observation was done to extract the musical practices during leisure, religious gatherings, games, and other social gatherings. Data were captured with the use of phones for audio and video recordings. The secondary source included books, journal articles, newspapers, magazines and the Internet. The data collected were collated, translated, transcribed, and analysed within the ethnomusicology framework. The results showed that the structures of different genre of musical practices are practiced among the Internally Displaced Persons in Debojo and Makoko settlements. These include Gospel music, Folk music, and Popular music. The study found that the functions of music among the IDPs in Makoko and Debojo settlements included entertainment, religious, psychological, moral, socio-cultural, therapeutic, and recreational functions. The analysis of the structure of music used among the IDPs in Makoko and Debojo settlements revealed that call and response, repetitive and non-modulatory passage featured prominently. The study also found that the music featured tritonic, tetratonic, pentatonic, heptatonic, and hexatonic scales. It also revealed that the music featured improvisatory, whistling, falsetto, and speech mode techniques. The study concluded that advancing and understanding of functions of music among the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) is a pointer to the use of music for the psychologically disturbed persons. It was also concluded that music practices in the camps was a measure of music as a function of social control.
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The mediation efforts in the resolution of the constitutional crisis in the Methodist church, Nigeria
(Department of Religious studies, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2023) Akinpade, Sunday Akindotun
The study examined the formative stages of constitutional crisis in the Methodist Church Nigeria. It compared and contrasted the 1962 and 1976 constitutions with the 1990 constitutional resolution of the mediators. It also assessed the relevance of the styles of the mediators in contemporary situations of churches and some warring societies in Nigeria. These were to understand the implications of crisis management in the church and society in general. This study employed both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source comprised archival materials, church diaries and bulletin publications of the presidential and the patriarchal factions, and oral interviews. The oral interviews were conducted with 20 purposively selected persons comprising 5 members of the Patriarchal, 5 members of the Presidential, 5 members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and five other members of the mediators who had attempted to settle the crisis. This was with a view to understanding the roles of these persons in the mediation resolution of the constitutional crisis. The secondary source of data included books, journal articles, dictionaries, encyclopaedias, and the Internet. The data collected were analysed using a historical approach. The results showed that the formative stages of constitutional crisis in the Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN) were a result of the desire to reform the 1962 constitution in order to place the church on a high pedestal, indigenise Methodism, and establish a true church autonomy. The study revealed that the 1962 constitution was seen as foreign garb that does not allow for an all-encompassing Nigerian culture, while the 1976 constitution was created to indigenise the church to suit the Nigerian MCN factors. This major controversial area in the two constitutions led to the establishment of the 1990 constitution that amalgamated the two constitutions. The study also discovered that the relevance of the styles of the mediators in managing the age long constitutional crisis in MCN included a unique way of therapy of listening, an equation of reciprocity, and a self-reconciliatory system that was able to bring together the different warring parties. The study concluded that crisis management and strategies for dispute resolution would ensure positive growth of the church and society if managed and strategized well.
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The Metaphysics of Natural Kinds
(Department of Philosophy, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2005) Fasiku Gbenga
The study examined the arguments between essentialists and anti-essentialists, on the one hand, and realists and anti-realists, on the other, on the existence of natural kinds. It defended essentialist arguments justifying the existence of natural kinds. It also assessed some influential criticisms of essentialism, with a view to establishing their adequacy or otherwise. Furthermore, it explored how biological taxonomy could support essentialism and how this position opened up a debate in the Philosophy of Science about the reality of theoretical entities through which the existence of kinds in nature could be further established.
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The Nigeria press and armed robbery in south western Nigeria, 1960-1987.
(Department of History, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2021) SIKIRU, Abiona Yusuff
This study examined newspapers narratives of armed robbery incidents in southwestern Nigeria between 1960 and 1987. It is fact of history that newspapers played a crucial role in the nationalist agitations, decolonisation and Nigeria‟s independence. Nonetheless, newspapers involvements in everyday social, cultural and economic developments during and after colonial periods are also noticeable. Beginning from the 1950s, newspapers attention had shifted gradually, especially from colonial antagonism to focusing on challenges and prospect of self-governance. Personality and ethnic politics also dominated newspapers engagements at the time. On the other hand, social problems, particularly, crimes became permanent features of newspapers reportage and public engagement. This study therefore focused on armed robbery in southwestern Nigeria from the newspapers point of view. This study relied on primary and secondary data. Specifically, the primary data were predominantly newspapers – Daily Times, The Nigerian Tribune, The Guardian and The Punch. Headlines, editorials, opinions, and letters focusing on armed robbery incidents were carefully collected and analysed. The study adopted historical methodology and highlighted the transformation of armed robbery and government responses during the civil and military rules. The study also relied on extant literature such as books and journal articles to draw relevant information on armed robbery in southwestern Nigeria. The study found out that newspapers were crucial to the debate on armed robbery, law and criminal justice during the period under investigation. Aside the fact that newspapers provided day to day reports on armed robbery incidents, it was also a platform through which concerned individuals engaged the government on possible ways to abate armed robbery in the society. One instance was the proclamation on shoot at sight by Gen Yakubu Gowon in 1967. The study also revealed that armed robbery reports and debates were used as pretext bythe newspapers to challenge the military administrations at various times. For instance, while newspapers reports condemned Anini‟s atrocities in the old Bedel State, it also pushed the narratives of bad governance, especially under the administration of General Ibrahim Gbadamosi Babangida who approved the Structural Adjustment Programme against the will of the people. The study concluded that in spite of the institutionalization of penal code in the eradication of armed robbery in Nigeria, it remained endemic throughout the period covered. Factors such as corruption, unemployment and infrastructural decay which contributed to the rise of armed robbery remained unattended to and by 1987; armed robbery had become an institutionalized culture in Nigeria at large.
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The relevance of christ apostolic church faith home ede to the missionary activities of christ apostolic church in Nigeria.
(Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts. Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) OGUNGBARO, Joseph Olubayo.
This study traced the origin, vision, and mission of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Faith Home, Ede. It examined the administration, organization and contribution of CAC Faith Home, Ede to the missionary activities of Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria. It also evaluated the relevance of Faith Home, Ede to the Missionary activities of Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria. These were with a view to determining the contribution of Faith Home Ede to the Missionary activities of Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria. The study employed both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source comprised oral interviews and questionnaire. The oral interviews were conducted with ten purposively selected persons. This consisted of missionary health workers of Christ Apostolic Church Faith Home, Ede, two matrons (past and present), two resident male doctors and two female nurses, two administrative staff and two labour room officers. Forty copies of questionnaire were administered in all; twenty to current students and fifteen to the outgone students and five to coordinators of the Faith Home. The Secondary source included books, journals articles and the Internet. The data collected were analyseed using socio-anthropological method. The results showed that the origin vision and mission of the Faith Home has been a point of manifestation of the miraculous within the CAC worldwide. The study revealed that the CAC Faith Home, through its administration and organization has contributed to the missionary activities of the Church by establishing the efficacy of its beliefs and practices regarding the power of prayers and faith healing. The study discovered that the Faith Home was relevant because it continued to enjoy increased patronage due the form of charity-based approach to its bills for health services. It also found that the CAC Faith Home adopted an open-door disposition to its operation by never discriminating on religion basis. It also discovered that the CAC Faith Home was dedicated mostly to delivery issues of women whose cases often been declared medically helpless. The study concluded that the CAC Faith Home has evolved over the years to become an integral part of the Church’s missionary platforms in Nigeria and beyond and the Faith Home contributed to the health services of the people of Ede by assisting people generally and specifically women who have medical issues to deliver successfully.

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