IgboScholars International

Igbo Scholars International Journal (ISSN: 2476-843X) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic publication dedicated to multidisciplinary research across African humanities, Igbo language, literature, socio-cultural history, and contemporary societal developments. Published by the Biafulu Igbo Scholars Forum.

FRAMING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IN PUNCH AND PREMIUM TIMES NEWSPAPERS:A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF ONLINE REPORTS FROM JANUARY 2025 TO JULY 2026

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Author BLESSING EWA-IBE, PhDDepartment of Mass CommunicationEbonyi State University, Abakalikiewa-ibe.b@ebsu.edu.ng Abstract Postpartum depression (PPD) is an important maternalmental-health concern that can affect women’spsychological well-being, family relationships andexperiences of caring for their infants. The media play animportant role in informing the public about healthconditions and shaping how such conditions areunderstood. This study examined the framing ofpostpartum

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INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AS PREDICTORS OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN ANAMBRA STATE

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Authors Ezenwosu, Ngozi, E., PhDDepartment of Educational Foundations Faculty ofEducation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awkane.ezenwosu@unizik.edu.ng +2348033880373 Osuchukwu, Caroline Nonye, PhDDepartment of English Language and LiteraryStudies,Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe,carolineosuchukwu1@gmail.com +2348030998834ORCID ID NO: 0000-0001-7798-9927 Abstract The elucidation of innovative instructional techniques ineducational settings impacts students’ learning styles,enhances engagement through personalized learningstrategies, and advances academic achievement inEnglish

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CRITICAL DRAMA PEDAGOGY FOR INTERCULTURAL LANGUAGE COMPETENCE:REWORKING FREIREAN AND BOALIAN PRAXIS

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Authors Cynthia Adaeze Onuegwunwoke, PhDDepartment of English Language and LiteratureFaculty of Arts Alvan Ikoku Federal University ofEducation, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeriacynthia.onuegwunwoke@alvanikoku.edu.ng+2348037675151 Godfrey Ngozi Ogbonna, PhDDepartment of English Language and LiteratureFaculty of Arts Alvan Ikoku Federal University ofEducation, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeriaogbonnagodfrey82@gmail.com Ogechi Angela Nnadi, PhDDepartment of English Language and LiteratureFaculty of Arts Alvan Ikoku Federal

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REGULATING THE DIBỊA INSTITUTION IN ANAMBRA STATE: PROSPECTS FOR COMBATING FRAUD, PROTECTING CITIZENS AND PRESERVING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE

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Author Chikaodili NwumeDepartment of African & Asian StudiesNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka+2347035239569 Abstract The Dibịa institution constitutes an important componentof Igbo indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, withhistorical associations with traditional healing, herbalmedicine, divination, spirituality and other specialisedforms of knowledge. In contemporary Anambra State,however, concerns have emerged regarding individualswho appropriate the identity of the Dibịa to engage

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THE EFFECT OF FAKE MIRACLES OF PASTORS IN OUR TRADITIONAL HEALING SYSTEMS

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Author Okoye Jacinta OgochukwuDepartment of Igbo, African and CommunicationStudiesjoo.okoye@unizik.edu.ng +2347062225560 Abstract This study examined the effect of fake miraclesperformed by some pastors on traditional healingsystems in Nigeria. Traditional healing has played animportant role in African communities through the use ofherbs, medicinal plants, bone setting, traditional birthattendance, massage, spiritual healing, and indigenousmedical knowledge. However, the increasing

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THE ENGLISH BIBLE AS A TRANSLATED TEXT AND ITS ROLE IN NATIONAL COHESIONAMONG CHRISTIANS IN FCT ABUJA

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Authors Michael Enyinwa Okoronkwo, PhDDepartment of Religious Studiesmeokoronkwo@noun.edu.ng/+2349058209200 Felix Emefiele Gbenoba, PhDDepartment of Englishfgbenoba@noun.edu.ng/+2347033279672 Christopher Chinedu Nwike, PhDLinguistics and Nigerian LanguagesNational Open University of Nigeria, Abujacnwike@noun.edu.ng/+2348037054985 Abstract This study examined the perceived role of the EnglishBible as a translated text in promoting national cohesionamong Christians in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Abuja. The study was anchored

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DEATH, THE BODY, AND RITUAL PRACTICE IN THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES OF CANADA:AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY OF LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS

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Author Dr. Nicholas Chielotam AkasDepartment of Addiction and Community HealthSundance College, Calgary, Canada.akasdancescholar@gmail.com Abstract This study explores death rituals and cultural practicessurrounding the preparation of the deceased in long-termcare facilities in Canada’s Northwest Territories.Drawing on ethnographic observation and interviewswith caregivers and family members, the study examineshow Indigenous cosmological beliefs shape post-mortemrituals. The findings reveal that

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SILENCED BY DEPENDENCY:TRANSACTIONAL REPRESSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE IN OIL HOST COMMUNITIES OF THE NIGER DELTA,NIGERIA

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Authors Valentine Chinonso NwaugoDepartment of Sociology,Abia State UniversityORCID ID: 0000-0003-2475-1186valentine.nwaugo@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng+2347032564904 Allens Umunna IheonuDepartment of Political ScienceAbia StateUniversityJeanallens2k3@gmail.com+2348066197144 Abstract The relationship between oil multinational corporationsand host communities in the Niger Delta has long beencharacterized by environmental degradation, economicdependency, and persistent social tensions. While severalstudies have examined the ecological and developmentalconsequences of oil exploration, limited attention hasbeen

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TRANSFORMATION OF IGBO CULTURAL IDENTITY FROM THE PRE-COLONIAL TOPOST-COLONIAL ERA

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Author Ejiofobiri Chidimma AnthoniaDepartment of Igbo, African & Comm. StudiesNnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Abstract This paper examines the transformation of Igbo culturalidentity from the pre-colonial period through colonialdisruption to the post-colonial and contemporary era. Itargues that Igbo identity has not been erased butfundamentally reconfigured through processes ofcultural negotiation, adaptation, and resistance. Drawingon postcolonial theory and

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EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY IN ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU

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Authors Valentine Chinonso NwaugoDepartment of SociologyAbia State University, UturuORCID ID: 0000-0003-2475-1186valentine.nwaugo@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng Raymond O NwapiDepartment of Political ScienceAbia State UniversityNwapiraymond@yahoo.com +2348038762464 Abstract Merit-based recruitment remains a critical determinant oforganizational efficiency especially in public tertiaryinstitutions where workforce quality directly influencesinstitutional performance. However, growing concernspersist regarding the increasing reliance on employeerecommendations and informal recruitment channels inmany Nigerian public

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