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INFLUENCE OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION ON EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORMS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY HABITS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Full text linkThe digital transformation of education has redefined instructional delivery, particularly in secondary schools, where digital learning platforms such as Google Classroom, Moodle, Zoom, and Edmodo are increasingly influencing student engagement and independent study habits. This study investigates the influence of educational administration on the utilization of digital learning platforms and the development of independent study habits among secondary school students in Onitsha, Anambra State. The research employed a quantitative descriptive survey design and was conducted in six purposively selected secondary schools: Christ the King College (CKC), Queen of the Rosary College (QRC), Regina Pacis Secondary School, Ado Girls Secondary School, Bethlem Secondary School, and Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS). These schools were chosen to represent public, mission, and private institutions with known exposure to digital education. The population comprised 1,230 principals and teachers, from which a simple random sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 367 respondents. Data were collected using a self-developed and expert-validated questionnaire titled Educational Administration and Digital Learning Questionnaire (EADLQ), consisting of 25 items covering administrative leadership, platform availability and usage, and student independent study patterns. A 4-point Likert scale ranging from Strongly Agree (4) to Strongly Disagree (1) facilitated the quantitative measurement of responses. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, specifically mean and standard deviation, with a 2.50 cut-off mark adopted for decision-making. The findings reveal that effective school administration significantly impacts the successful integration of digital platforms and fosters improved student autonomy and study discipline. Ethical standards were upheld throughout the study. Informed consent was obtained, participation was voluntary, and data confidentiality was maintained. The study concludes that proactive leadership and strategic administration are vital for sustainable digital learning practices in Nigerian secondary education
Abor Iyime Awubu: Origin, History, Customs and Traditions of the Abor Igbo People of Enugu State, Nigeria
Full text linkStrategic Educational Management of Online Literary Pedagogy: Child Media as a Tool for Civic Transformation in Higher Education
Full text linkResearch Objectives: This study examines how child media and literature are strategically used
in online higher education to foster civic engagement. It explores their integration into digital
learning environments as tools for civic transformation, given the growing importance of civic
education and the pedagogical potential of children’s narratives.
Methodology: Surveys were conducted with 30 primary school teachers and 15 university arts
education lecturers across select Enugu State institutions. Responses were analyzed using mean
and standard deviation, with a benchmark of 2.5. Questionnaire validity was ensured by experts
in educational measurement and foundations.
Three research questions guided the study: (1) how digital child media promotes civic
engagement in online higher education; (2) what strategic management practices support its use;
and (3) how primary teachers perceive its civic value for older learners.
Findings: Results showed moderate but inconsistent use of child media, limited institutional
support, and strong teacher approval of its civic relevance—with calls for adaptation. Theoretical
framing drew on Transformational Leadership Theory (management) and Reader-Response
Theory (literature), shedding light on institutional and learner dynamics.
Conclusion and Recommendations: Child media shows strong potential for civic education
online, but fulfilling this promise requires intentional strategy, pedagogical innovation, and
collaboration across education levels. The study urges policymakers and educators to embed
child-centered narratives into civic education and invest in supportive digital infrastructur
Gabriel Marcel's Concept of I-Thou Relationship: A Model for Peace and Harmony in Nigeria
Full text link: This work explores Gabriel Marcel's concept of I-Thou relationship and its potential application as a model
for promoting peace and harmony in Nigeria. Marcel’s Philosophy of existence is focused on commitment to the
development of the individual concrete existence. He also focused on the restoration of mutual respect and trust in
human relationships. In the Nigerian society today, there is high-rate of individualism in our political, economic, and
socio-religious life. The feeling tends to breed the idea that one can live and survive without the others. The negative
implication of these is that, it erodes peace and harmony in our society. These is judging from the rise of violence,
killings, ritualism, kidnapping, banditry, suicide, segregation etc. going on in almost every part of the world and
Nigeria in particular. Marcel's philosophy emphasizes the importance of authentic relationships, mutual respect, and
deep connection with others. By adopting this approach, individuals and communities in Nigeria can foster a sense of
unity, understanding, and cooperation, ultimately contributing to a more peaceful and harmonious society
Politics of Gagging of Opposition in Nigeria: Issues on the Restriction of Political Campaign in Public Spaces against General Elections
Full text linkThis study X-rayed the politics of gagging of opposition in Nigeria, considering the issues on the restriction of
a political campaign in public spaces against the general election. Objectives of the study are to identify the
impact of the gagging of opposition on the electoral process and the effect of ruling party disturbance on the
use of public spaces that affected the democratization process of Nigeria. Documentary method of data
collection, content analysis and ex-post facto research design was employed in this context. Finally it was
discovered that political gagging of opposition has a negative effect on the electoral process and the
disturbance caused by the ruling party on the use of public spaces has an adverse effect on the democratization
process of Nigeria. It therefore recommended that a legal framework should be used to guarantee equal access
to the public spaces for all political parties during campaigns and Human Right Agency in Nigeria should be
employed to wall off every form of political gagging of opposition parties
INFLUENCE OF FAMILY DYNAMICS ON METHAMPHETAMINE USAGE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Full text linkMethamphetamine use is a growing public health concern associated
with severe mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and
psychosis. This study examined the influence of family dynamics on
methamphetamine usage and mental health among in-patients and outpatients in mental health facilities in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A crosssectional survey design was employed, and data were collected from 83
respondents using structured questionnaires, including the Drug Abuse
Screening Test (DAST-10), Index of Family Relations (IFR) Scale, and
Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). Findings revealed that 79.5%
of the respondents were male, and 78.3% came from polygamous
family backgrounds. A significant proportion (90.4%) exhibited high
or severe methamphetamine use, while 88.0% displayed symptoms of
mental health distress. Pearson correlation analysis showed a
statistically significant relationship between family dynamics and
methamphetamine use (r = 0.512, p < 0.01) as well as between family
dynamics and mental health distress (r = 0.530, p < 0.01). The study
highlights that dysfunctional family structures, poor parental
supervision, and adverse childhood experiences contribute to increased
substance abuse and mental health challenges. Based on these findings,
the study recommends family-centered interventions, including
improved communication, conflict resolution, and emotional support
programs. Healthcare providers should integrate family assessments
into substance abuse and mental health treatment plans. Additionally,
policymakers should allocate resources for family therapy and
substance abuse prevention programs. Further research is required to
explore causal relationships, cultural differences, and the effectiveness
of family-based interventions in mitigating substance abuse and
improving mental health outcomes
On the origin of accretion flow photon index–quasi-periodic oscillation frequency (Γ–vQPO) relation
Full text linkMAXI J1535-571 outburst was dramatic and the accretion flow exhibits spectra-temporal characteristics related to one another. In this study, MAXI J1535-571 data observed by SWIFT/BAT (Swift/Burst Alert Telescope) and MAXI/GSC (Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image/Gas slit camera) was analyzed. The physical and phenomenological models that explain the components of the accretion flow were adopted in fitting/modelling the data in XSPEC v12.10.1f. The accretion flow characteristics and photon index–quasi-periodic oscillation frequency (Γ–vQPO) relation and their correlations were determined. The resonance condition in the range of (0.507–1.248)±0.080 indicates that the components of the accretion flow timescales are comparable. The QPO frequency of 0.840–4.961 Hz was obtained. This affirms the TCAF model prediction of the presence of QPO in the accretion flow during the hard spectral states. The components of accretion flow rates are anti-correlated. This suggests that components of the accretion flow interact at varying distances and cause the distribution of energy spectral indices in the post-shock region/Compton cloud. The photon index–QPO frequency is tightly correlated with a coefficient of 0.973. Hence, the variations/fluctuation of accretion flow/ rates seems to be the underlying physical processes/mechanisms responsible for the origin of Γ–vQPO relation in the hard-intermediate spectral state
THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR AND THE RESURGENCE OF BIAFRA AGITATION IN NIGERIA
Full text linkThe Nigerian Civil War, better known in historical literature as the Nigeria-Biafra war, was a civil war fought
in Nigeria from 1967 to 1970. The conflict was sparked by the desire of the south-eastern region of Biafra to
secede from Nigeria, and the war resulted in the deaths of an estimated three million Igbos especially women
and children. The federal government of Nigeria had at the end of the war, declared ‘no victor no vanquished’
and promised a three-pronged approach to reintegrate the Igbos into the scheme of things in Nigeria. The
three-pronged approach were anchored on ‘reconstruction’, ‘rehabilitation’ and ‘reconciliation’ („3Rs‟).
However, since the end of the war in 1970, there has no attempt to reconstruct what were destroyed in the then
Biafra enclave, no attempt to rehabilitate the people who suffered collateral and material damages, neither had
there been any attempt to reconcile the Igbos with the rest of the Nigerians. Rather, there had been systematic
dehumanization, marginalization and exclusion of the Igbos from the economic, political, military and social
scheme of things in Nigeria. The after war mantra of ‘no victor, no vanquished’ had been a mere rhetoric. In
this paper, we reviewed and provided evidence that the inability of successive federal governments in Nigeria to
reintegrate the Igbos and provide a level playing field for all Nigerians to thrive had been the major catalyst for
the resurgence of the agitation for Biafran secession. The theoretical framework is based on Galtung’s conflict
triangle. The study found out that unequal distribution of resources was the major cause of agitation. The study
concluded that national resources should be equally distributed the study recommended the restructuring of
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CULTURAL ELEMENTS, PEACE PROMOTION AND SOCIAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA
Full text linkCulture is the totality of the ways of life of a people. Sharing a common culture helps to determine the group to
which one belongs to and helps to promote peace in the culture area while values control people‘s behaviour and
serve as a criteria for evaluating the actions of others. The study found that since the introduction of western socio
political and economic power into African traditional society, anecdotal evidence gathered from qualitative and
historical literature on the culture and traditions of over 250 linguistic groups in Nigeria was combined with a
descriptive and analytical approach. Cultural elements which were critical in peace building in different cultural
societies in Nigeria have been neglected or even denigrated. The weakening of the value system was as a result of
the influence of other cultures, western education, Christianity, Islam, science and technology and English language
as the official language of‘ Nigeria. From the findings, the study recommended amongst others, Nigerians need to
appreciate the reality of their indigenous cultural elements to ensure continued peace and stability in Nigerian
society. Though the government have made efforts towards social integration and social stability by creating the
following institution: National Youth Service Corps, National Orientation Agency, Federal Character Commission
National Boundary Commission and Judiciary, the need to be effective and the issue of political corruption has not
been properly addressed. Nigeria's quest for a progressive nation calls for a reorientation that will galvanize the
corporate spirit of Nigeria to actualize the enormous potential in our diversity
IGBO CLITICS AS AGREEMENT MARKERS: A STUDY OF GRAMMATICAL NUMBER IN ENGLISH AND IGBO
Full text linkThis study investigates the morphosyntactic
analysis of grammatical number in English and Igbo languages.
This study therefore sets out to examine the differences and
similarities that exist in the use of grammatical number in English
and Igbo, exploring areas of similarity that may enhance the
learning of the second language, and areas of difficulty that may
pose problems to the second language learner. No theoretical
framework is employed since the study is descriptive. The study
examines how grammatical number is marked in English and
Igbo. The study establishes that gender could be neutral,
masculine, or feminine. It delineates a person into first, second, or
third. Number is the focus of this study, how it affects the various
parts of speech – nouns and grammatical number, pronouns and
grammatical number, verbs and grammatical number,
demonstratives and grammatical number. The study concludes
that the Igbo language is very rich in its ability to produce options
in varying syntactic constructions and relations. We therefore
termed the constituents that mark number agreement between the
subjects and the objects and the verb as AGR morphemes. The
nature of these AGR morphemes needs to be explained
theoretically and we shall leave that for another stud