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THE #ENDSARS CAMPAIGN AND REIMAGING THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE

by Anthony Ayotunde Olayoku The foremost duty of the Nigerian government in protecting the lives and properties of its citizens was well spelled out in 14(2) (b) of the Constitution which states that ‘the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government. The primacy of security in governance is not […]

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Environmental Justice in Global Health: Towards the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

An important aspect of driving behavioural change is implementation advocacy. Nigeria, as a country, is not short on policies, including those designed for conserving the environment. The challenge has however been a lack of proper implementation of the projects derived from these policies. The need to bridge the gap between policy and implementation has been belabored but cannot be overemphasized. On the bright side, a lesson from the current context is that the policies made to manage the new coronavirus pandemic have been enforced to some extent in some Nigerian states. However, this will for enforcement should not end with the pandemic but should be continuous.

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Responsiveness of the Borno State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

In what specific ways have the COVID-19 affected the work of the Command in Borno State? Fear, Suspicion and Disbelief by members of the public and some personnel of the corps, disbelieving the fact that the new coronavirus disease really exists thus making it difficult for willing personnel to carry out their normal duties amidst

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GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AS A FALLOUT OF TERRORISM IN KENYA

By Toluwanimi Olusegun Background of Terrorism in Kenya Terrorism has rapidly developed into a global phenomenon within the last twenty years with the coinage of ‘The War on Terror’ by for US President George Bush de-territorialising counterinsurgency measures and initiating collaborative efforts among the nations of the world. The African Continent is not left behind

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BOOK REVIEW – President Buhari’s Distinctive Legacies to Nigeria

President Buhari’s Distinctive Legacies to Nigeria Author: Ben Nwabueze Ibadan: John Archers Publishers, 2019, 345 Pp. ISBN 978-978-57328-7-0 Reviewer: Frederick Ifeanyi Obananya, OPfredifeanyi21@gmail.com+234 703 232 1081 Ben Nwabueze in his book President Buhari’s Distinctive Legacies to Nigeria argues that the Federal Government of President Buhari is deficient and has failed the Nigerian people because of

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