This study focuses on the Origin and Development of Ethnic Militia in the Wukari Area of the present Taraba State during the period 1945-2005 using the Jukun and Tiv ethnic groups as a case study. The proliferation of ethnic oriented violence in Nigeria and in the Wukari Area in particular is a product of ethnic militia, and has become a national t... Continue Reading
An attempt is made this thesis to study and analyses the contribution of Al-Qadi Ali Sani Gusau to Arabic Literature of Nigeria. The thesis consists of an introduction, three chapters, conclusion and an appendix, containing the poems of Al-Qadi Aliyu, Gusau. The first chapter discusses briefly the historical background of Al-Qadi Aliyu, his educati... Continue Reading
This dissertation titled: RESISTANCE ANTICOLONIALE ET TECHNIQUES THEATRALES DANS KONDO, LE REQUIN DE JEAN PLIYA, takes a look at the themes and the theatric techniques in the play, Kondo, le requin. Jean Pliya, aiming at contributing towards the glorification and elevation of African past heroes, exposed the exploits of King Gbehanzin of the ancien... Continue Reading
A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER DEGREE IN ARABIC LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC, FACULTY OF ARTS, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIA Continue Reading
This study examines the effectiveness of communication strategies deployed by the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in fighting malaria in Nigeria. Over the years, these strategies have been more diffusion-based than participatory. Available documents indicate that the rate of success in the fight against malaria as championed by the agenc... Continue Reading
The thrust of this dissertation examines the projection of the girl-child in Nigerian children‟s literature, using Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo‟s The Prize and Seyi’s Strong Voice alongside Mabel Segun‟s My Father’s Daughter and My Mother’s Daughter. The research aims at exploring new ways to reintegrate the girl-child into private and public... Continue Reading
Every language often reveals what the people who use it see, feel and think; what they can talk about, and how they organize the world around them. Idioms and Proverbs are linguistic elements that address the heart of a discourse in any given context-truthfully and objectively. In Africa, and especially in Nigerian cultures, Idioms and Proverbs ar... Continue Reading
Poliomyelitis has over the years been proven to be one of the most contagious and dreaded childhood diseases. The effect of this disease ranges from general health discomfort due to physical deformation of legs, paralysis and early infant mortality. The adverse effects of Polio on children propelled intensive campaigns on the acceptance of Polio va... Continue Reading
This research titled: LE DESTIN DANS AL-ISTIFAKH OU L’IDYLLE DE MES AMIS ET DANS KAM-NDJAHA LA DÉVOREUSE, takes a look at the idea or theme of destiny in the African New Novels of 21st century. The existence of Man and his challenges brought about this study on destiny. The work, based on sociological approach, focuses on the reaction of MarieCh... Continue Reading
Wole Soyinka has come to symbolise authority in Africa and world drama. His treatises and proclamations have attained such iconic reverence that his drama is often understood „only‟ by the wholesome acceptance of his „esteemed‟ authorial voice. Death and the King’s Horseman has been considered a masterpiece; Soyinka‟s iconic play, and s... Continue Reading
The usefulness of performances in communicating and bringing about change in behavioural patterns and development in our present day society cannot be underrated. Overtime, local performance groups have engaged in the use of drama/performances to address social vices within communities. The successes or otherwise of these engagements constitute the... Continue Reading
Equality between the sexes is an issue that has been discussed over the years. In spite of the various solutions that have been proffered to bridge the equality gap between men and women, the problems still persist. There has been insufficient emphasis on the relevance of literary works, in particular, theatrical works, in solving the socio-politi... Continue Reading
This work is concerned with the relationship of countries in the international system. The study looks at the reasons - surrounding the current call for the reformation of the world order; that has led us to the realization of the inequality in the relationship One of the most publicize issues of International politic in recent years has been the c... Continue Reading
This study surveyed Entrepreneurship Education in three Colleges of Education in Nigeria. Descriptive Survey was used and the objectives of the study were; to examine the content quality of vocational training given to the students; find out whether the NCE students can become self-reliant and freelance after school and if the students are familiar... Continue Reading
A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER DEGREE IN ARABIC LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC, FACULTY OF ARTS, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIA Continue Reading