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A Critical Analysis of René Descartes’ ‘Meditation One’

By Remigius Achinike Obah

Published: April 10, 2026

The problem of certain and indubitable knowledge has preoccupied Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics through the medieval era to the dawn of modernity. The renaissance era inaugurated a decisive shift from the theocentricism of medieval thinkers to the anthropocentrism of the modern man, generating competing methodological frameworks — the Baconian …

Ritual, Gender, And Custom: Re-Examining the Iria Ceremony in the Historical Development Of Opobo and Kalabari

By Oko-Jaja, Eze Tuonimi, Jaja, Ethel Kalanne, Omiete Idoniboye

Published: April 10, 2026

This research re-examines the Iria ceremony within the historical trajectories of Opobo and Kalabari, presenting ritual, gender, and custom as dynamic forces in socio-political development. Drawing on oral traditions, archival materials, and qualitative historical analysis, the study argues that Iria is not merely a rite of passage but a gendered …

Flooding and Livelihoods in Rural Households in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria.

By ODUBO, Tonbra Robert, FRANK, Vivian Nannie

Published: April 10, 2026

The issue of flooding has been alarming over the years, and in recent times, its impact on human activities has been more severe. This study examined flooding and livelihoods in rural households in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study employed a cross-sectional survey research design. The …

Baron De Montesquieu's Doctrine of Separation of Powers and the Independence of the Judiciary in Nigeria

By Sotonye Big-Alabo, Moses N. Omah

Published: April 10, 2026

This study examines the independence of the judicial arm in Nigeria's current democratic engagement, using Montesquieu's doctrine of separation of powers as a theoretical framework. The existing literature on judicial independence in Nigeria tends to focus on constitutional provisions without sufficiently applying Montesquieu's tripartite framework as a diagnostic lens; this …

John Dewey’s Instrumentalism and Nigeria’s Educational Experience

By Victor Chizi Ihunda

Published: March 01, 2025

Nigeria’s educational experience fails to be proactive or responsive to the numerous challenges bedevilling its society. In its curriculum and pedagogy, it fails to take adequate consideration of the peculiarities of the socio-cultural reality of Nigerians. Despite the admission of the instrumental value of education in the National Policy on …

Rethinking the Christian Concept of God and the Existence of Evil in the Universe

By Umezurike J. Ezugwu, Sotonye Big-Alabo

Published: March 01, 2025

In this article, we argue that the Christian notion that God is morally good and all-loving, and has nothing to do with evil in the universe is of colonial or Western coloration and branding. As it negates and undermines the African theory of duality and Ezumezu ontological stand point, which …

An Ethico-Religious Discourse Of Suicide

By Sotonye Big-Alabo, Umezurike J. Ezugwu

Published: November 11, 2024

The issue of suicide is prevalent in every society and can also be traced back to antiquity. This study looks at the issue of suicide from two perspectives: the ethical and religious perspectives. Suicide is said to be death caused by harming oneself with the willingness to die. The debate …

Consumer Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices of Electronic Waste Management in Yenagoa City, Bayelsa State

By Ndutimi J. Dudafa

Published: November 11, 2024

The study investigated the knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to electronic waste (e-waste) in Yenagoa City, Bayelsa State. Although existing research has addressed waste management in Nigeria, there is a paucity of empirical studies on e-waste management. The study utilised the Reasoned Action Theory as its theoretical framework and employed …

Climate Change and Maritime Security: Implications for Africa's Regional Development

By Timidi, Emmanuel Tamaramiebi, Daubiri, Solomon Pere, Orusengha, Patrick Enebraye

Published: November 11, 2024

Climate change poses a significant threat to maritime security, particularly for coastal and small island African countries. This study explores the relationship between climate change and maritime security by scrutinising the impact of ecological changes on regional stability, economic growth, and security instability across the continent. The study utilised qualitative …

A Discourse on the Allegory of the Nude Female Forms in Paintings: Reading Their Contexts for Pedagogical Learning

By Zeekeyi Denison Yibowei

Published: November 11, 2024

This paper explores the roles of ‘female nude’ in paintings. It argues on the prevailing roles symbolisms were used to characterize ideas: looking at their symmetric relationships from social, monarchical, personal and mythological delivery before the period of the Willendorf’s discovery in Austria, the Etruscan period, up to the High …

Household Energy Consumption and Indoor Air Pollution in Bayelsa State: Analysis Of 2018 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey

By Ifeanyichukwu Otodo, Felix Ambienimigha

Published: November 11, 2024

Household energy consumption and indoor air pollution have caused significant environmental and health issues. However, previous studies have mainly focused on energy sources, overlooking differences in their impact based on the rural-urban divide, especially in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. This study conducted a comparative analysis of energy consumption and indoor air …

To Live or Not to Live: An Existential Dilemma

By Mark D. Ekperi

Published: November 02, 2024

No other philosophy considers the human condition as existential philosophy does. Like Hamlet in Shakespeare's play, human beings face an existential dilemma. We continually seek meaning in our existence. We do not choose to come into being, nor do we choose the problems we face. However, existentialism seeks meaning in …