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BEYOND ERROR: NON-STANDARD ENGLISH AS PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN ABI DARE’S THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE

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Authors Olawumi Esther OladejoAdekunle Ajasin UniversityAkungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeriaestheroladejo3@gmail.com Oluwaseun Onaolapo AmusaAdekunle Ajasin UniversityAkungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria+2348039434380 oluwaseun.amusa@aaua.edu.ng Abstract This study reframes non-standard English in Abi Daré’sThe Girl with the Louding Voice as a pragmatic strategyrather than a linguistic error. Using Sperber andWilson’s (1986, 1995) Relevance Theory, it examineshow Adunni’s non-standard utterances achieve meaning,identity, and […]

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TECHNOLOGICAL DETERMINISM AND THEQUALITY-CONVENIENCE DEBATE INNOLLYWOOD: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OFBANDELE’S ELESIN OBA: THE KING’SHORSEMAN AND O’FRESH’S SABBATH

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Authors Ebuka Emmanuel Ilukwe, PhDee.ilukwe@coou.edu.ng / garryneo1love@gmail.com.ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0207-2998+234 Chinedu Chikatacc.chikata@coou.edu.ng /nedumkatas@gmail.comORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7703-8832+2348038291697 Okolo Somtochukwu FavourDepartment of Theatre ArtsChukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University,Igbariam.+2347030807827 Abstract The rapid technological evolution in film production,particularly the advent of Smartphone as affordable andaccessible tool has democratized cinematic storytelling.This shift has challenged conventional notions ofcinematic quality and professionalism, thus causingseeming tension between traditional,

TECHNOLOGICAL DETERMINISM AND THEQUALITY-CONVENIENCE DEBATE INNOLLYWOOD: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OFBANDELE’S ELESIN OBA: THE KING’SHORSEMAN AND O’FRESH’S SABBATH Read More »

EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTDEGRADATION ON QUALITY OF LIFE

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Author Opara Innocent, PhDAirforce Institute of Technology, Kadunaoparainnocent73@gmail.com+2349047208097 Abstract The detrimental effects of environmental degradation onstandards of living cannot be exaggerated. Theconnection between environmental decline, livingstandards and sustainability has emerged as a topicalissue in international development debates especially inWest Africa where ecological pressures and socioeconomic weaknesses coincide. This paperfundamentally exploreshow environmental degradationaffects quality of life

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CHALLENGES FACED BY MARGINALIZEDGROUPS IN THE STATES OF NIGERIA

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Authors Ndukwe, KaluDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Nwanoruo, MercyDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Okorocha, C. MatthewDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Ikechi Victor C.Department of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Abstract This paper provides a comprehensive examination of themultifaceted challenges confronting marginalized groupsacross Nigeria’s states. Drawing on recent scholarlyresearch, policy analyses, and field studies

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COPING STRATEGIES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMSIN THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA.

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Authors Gabriel Onyebuchi OguamanamDepartment of Sociology/AnthropologyNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.go.oguamanam@unizik.edu.ng Augustine Ikechukwu ObahDepartment of Sociology/AnthropologyUniversity of Uyo, Nigeriaaugustineobah@uniuyo.edu.ng Abstract Nigeria today confronts a state of emergency in mentalhealth. Despite there being policies aimed at addressingmental issues in Nigeria, there is still significantdisparity between the demand and supply of mental health services, and at the same time,

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IWU NA AHA MMADỤ N’IGBO

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Authors Linus Ositadimma OkerekeNgalaba Amụmamụ Sayensi Asụsụ na Nzirịta ozi /IgboMahadum Abịa Steet, UturuOsylofrank@gmail.com +2348074856850 Prof Monday Chibụdo OnụkawaNgalaba Amụmamụ Sayensị Asụsụ na Nzirịta ozi/IgboMahadum Abịa Steet, Uturuonukwawamc@gmail.com +234803761188 Prof. Roseline Ihuọma NdimeleNgalaba Amụmamụ Sayens Asụsụ na Nzirịta ozi/IgboMahadum Abịa Steet, Uturundịmeleabiastateuniversity.edu.ng +2348033402966 Ụmịedemede Ndị Igbo bụ otu n’ime agbụrụ dị n’ụwa a ndị e

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THE DECLINE OF TRADITIONAL IGBO APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM (ỊGBA Bọị) AND its SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS ON IGBO IDENTITY

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Authors Nwafam, Joy ChinyerePhD Candidate College of Postgraduate StudiesNnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, AnambraStatechinyerenwafam@gmai.com; +2347030206031 Onukwube Alex Alfred AnedoDepartment African & Asian StudiesNnamdi AzikiweUniversity, Awka, AnambraStateOnunedo.alexalfred@gmail.com;+2348149225739 Abstract This study examined the decline of the traditional Igboapprenticeship system (Ịgba Bọị) and its socio-culturalimplications on Igbo identity. The traditionalapprenticeship system historically served as an importantinstitution for youth empowerment, entrepreneurialtraining,

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SACRIFICE AND SELF-KNOWLEDGE IN IGBOEPISTEMOLOGY: TOWARDS AN EXISTENTIALINTERPRETATION OF PERSONHOOD

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Authors Ferdinand Chukwunwike OkigboChukwuma Odumegwu Ojukwu UniversityIgbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria(+234) 8035817908 | chinwikeokigbo@yahoo.com Johnpaul Chinedu Enemuo, PhDNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,Anambra State, Nigeria.(+234) 8063925912 | jc.enemuo@unizik.edu.ng Abstract Sacrifice occupies a central position in traditional Igbothought where it functions not merely as a ritual practicebut as an existential and epistemological processconnected to moral consciousness, communalresponsibility, and authentic

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TECHNOLOGICAL DETERMINISM AND THEQUALITY-CONVENIENCE DEBATE INNOLLYWOOD: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OFBANDELE’S ELESIN OBA: THE KING’SHORSEMAN AND O’FRESH’S SABBATH

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Authors Ebuka Emmanuel Ilukwe, PhDee.ilukwe@coou.edu.ng / garryneo1love@gmail.com.ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0207-2998+2348038813286 Chinedu Chikatacc.chikata@coou.edu.ng /nedumkatas@gmail.comORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7703-8832+2348038291697 Okolo Somtochukwu FavourDepartment of Theatre ArtsChukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University,Igbariam.+2347030807827 Abstract The rapid technological evolution in film production,particularly the advent of Smartphone as affordable andaccessible tool has democratized cinematic storytelling.This shift has challenged conventional notions ofcinematic quality and professionalism, thus causingseeming tension between traditional,

TECHNOLOGICAL DETERMINISM AND THEQUALITY-CONVENIENCE DEBATE INNOLLYWOOD: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OFBANDELE’S ELESIN OBA: THE KING’SHORSEMAN AND O’FRESH’S SABBATH Read More »