Volume 9, Issue 1 (December)

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.tjhf1pab

Community Involvement in The Development of Secondary Schools in Jos – South Local Government Area

OTOR E. I^*, NWUFO C. C

Education which is the bedrock of any meaningful development in an enlightened society has been one of the areas of neglect at the Federal, State and Local Government Levels. It is against this background that the community, and others have been given the free hand to make contributions towards education especially at the secondary school level, based on the given guidelines. In light of this, thi...

Dec, 2017 pp. 1-11

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.74a4n0p7

An Appraisal of the offence of Blasphemy under The Islamic Law in Nigeria

PIWUNA M. G^*, ABDULLAHI M. R.

For Muslim faithfuls at all times and all places, the prophet Muhammed (S.A.W) stands out as a model par-excellence. His life (sira) being the ideal approximate, his sayings (Hadith) to follow and his practice (Sunnah) to emulate. Utmost devotion to love of the prophet has consistently been a prominent trait to every Muslim. According to Islamic injunction to follow the prophet is synonymous with ...

Dec, 2017 pp. 12-18

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.bbtiq9ka

An assessment of Political Education on participation and Good Governance in Nigeria's Fourth Republic (1999-2016)

DAKYEN M. M^*, DANG U. I, ZUNGDET E. P

This research paper sought to explain the enduring link between political education and the political behaviour of participation of Nigerians in attaining good governance within the democratic space. Relying on secondary sources of information, the paper argues that the end point of political education in Nigeria over the years is the emergence of politically conscious individuals who have effecti...

Dec, 2017 pp. 19-30

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.oxezk1h9

An Enquiry into the Deteriorating State of The Use of English Language in Secondary Schools: A Study of Selected Schools in Jos North L.G.A of Plateau State

NIMRAM D. N^*

This study looked at the factors responsible for the deteriorating state of the use of English language, problems and challenges of the use of English language within the Nigerian educational context. The data for the study were drawn from a questionnaire administered to teachers of English in selected schools within Jos North Local Government of Plateau State. The study found that factors such as...

Dec, 2017 pp. 31-42

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.y3va3bhb

Diversification of The Nigerian Economy for Sustainable Development

WANNANG V. N^*, ZAKKA D. D, ADAMU I

The economic dangers of extreme dependence on a single product are very obvious. It is against this backdrop that this paper examines the need for the diversification of the Nigerian economy for sustainable development. The study discusses the concepts of economic diversification and sustainable development, the rationale for the diversification of the Nigerian economy, benefits derivable from div...

Dec, 2017 pp. 43-49

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.912mjsx2

Corruption in The Nigerian Context: A Historical and Theological Appraisal

NGGADA P. A^*

This article examines corruption and its effects in the Nigerian life situation from religious perspective. Historically, corruption is a global phenomenon its endemic nature has affected every strata of human society; hence no nation is immune to its crutching effects. This paper explores the multifaceted dimension of corruption in the Nigerian society. The method   adopted for this research pape...

Dec, 2017 pp. 50-57

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.t5ggvu6b

Linguistic Models for Educational Development: Appraising the Competence and Performance Theory

CHAHUR A. A^*, AYAGA T. G

The development of a people is the essence of national transformation. Indeed, it is in individuals, who are the major constituents of a nation, that we find the root of whatever aspect of transformation for a nation. Individual development therefore is the concern of this paper. The focus is on individuals being transformed intellectually, morally and character-wise. The teacher is made and ident...

Dec, 2017 pp. 58-66

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.01pgbo4e

Effect of Using Multiple Assessment Techniques on Chemistry Students' Performance in Problem Solving

GONGDEN E. J^*, GONGDEN E. E, JOHN D. P

Studies have shown that most Nigerian secondary school chemistry students have difficulty solving problems involving mole and stoichiometric calculations. The study was carried out to find out the effect of using multiple assessment techniques on secondary school chemistry students' performance in problem solving. The pretest-posttest-control group design was employed. Two instruments were develop...

Dec, 2017 pp. 67-75

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.1f3mcasu

Drug Abuse and its Devastating Effect on Youths and their Contribution towards Nation Building

CHINGLE I. P^*, MWANTI B. Y

The problem of substance abuse is so great that though it was originally conceived as the problem of a 'select few', it has extended beyond the usual characteristics of abusers being male, adult and urban based people to now include female, youngsters and rural dwellers. The accompanying problems of this act constitute a major threat to the well-being of the society if not checked immediately. Thi...

Dec, 2017 pp. 76-88

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.mppsflyn

The Importance of History for Nation-State: The Case of Nigeria

YUSUF I. E^*, GOSHIT Z. D

History is the systematic and analytical study of past, present and future event, the past events are the major starting point of history. Unfortunately Nigerian prefers to define themselves in terms of where they are going, not where they are coming from. It is in this light that this paper attempts to bring to the fore the importance of history in nation-state. The paper attempts to examine the ...

Dec, 2017 pp. 89-96

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.nc79847r

Humanities in Nation Building: The Entrepreneurial Role of Fine and Applied Arts in Nation Building

ONOJA J. E^*

Of the countless, faceless and numberless artists and artisans at various street corners in Nigerian cities and rural areas are the various creative people have made impact as unsung heroes/ heroines. Their creative dexterity and acumen add to national development by creating employment and their apprentices while enhancing the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). The embellishment of the enviro...

Dec, 2017 pp. 97-102

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.n5s68si2

Media as a Tool for Boosting Commercial Agriculture for Nation Building in Nigeria

MWANSAT S. S^*, OGBA E. L

This paper explores the usage of the media in enhancing commercial agriculture in Nigeria as a means of boosting the Nigerian economy for nation building. The media is perhaps the most veritable instrument in enhancing the growth of any developing country. It has long been credited with the ability to simultaneously reach a heterogeneous audience with the power to change attitudes, instill the spi...

Dec, 2017 pp. 103-113

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.a26susfn

Students Enrollment and The Needed Support Services for Teaching/learning: A Case for Teaching of General Studies (GST) in University of Jos

HAYATU S^*

There are clear indications that students enrollment figures into tertiary institutions particularly universities across Nigeria has increased in recent years. This can be attributed to the demand for tertiary education by many people among others. There are also some government policies at both state and federal levels that contributed to this development. For instance, some states have introduce...

Dec, 2017 pp. 114-124

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.tnqxwsw8

An Appraisal of The Jurisdiction of The National Industrial Court under The 1999 Constitution (Third Alteration) Amendment Act, 2010

DANUNG M. Y^*, GILBERT J. J

This paper examines the jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria under the 1999 Constitution (Third Alteration) Amendment Act, 2010. This paper, in particular, considered the history of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria and also critically examined the jurisdiction of the Court as provided in Section 7 of the National Industrial Court Act. The authors observed, amongst other...

Dec, 2017 pp. 125-133

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.6g71a01c

Women and Patriarchy in Recent Feminist Writings: A Study of Selected Works by Zaynab Alkali

FWANGYIL G. A^*

Patriarchal moulded structures inhibit the growth and self-actualisation of the woman. In most societies, the woman is seen as the 'the Other Sex' who is meant to behave in a circumscribed way. However, in recent times, women have broken the wall of patriarchy and have moved from the margin to the centre where they control and take full responsibility for their actions. Thus, using the selected wo...

Dec, 2017 pp. 134-140

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.fi3y6y7l

The Quest for Socio – Political Change and National Development in Irobi's Cemetery Road

EMBU R^*, MGBOGU A

Nigeria as a country is currently grappling with social vices that amongst others include high rate of corruption, drug abuse amongst the youths, kidnapping and banditry as well as inept leadership. The country has enormous human and natural resources but remains underdeveloped when compared to some countries in the western world. This paper looks at some factors that keeps Nigeria underdeveloped....

Dec, 2017 pp. 141-147

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.oc9ht2np

The Quest for Socio – Political Change and National Development in Irobi's Cemetery Road

EMBU R^*, MGBOGU A

Nigeria as a country is currently grappling with social vices that amongst others include high rate of corruption, drug abuse amongst the youths, kidnapping and banditry as well as inept leadership. The country has enormous human and natural resources but remains underdeveloped when compared to some countries in the western world. This paper looks at some factors that keeps Nigeria underdeveloped....

Nov, 2017 pp. 141-147

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.iojaa6ab

Impulsion and Addictive Gambling Behaviour

GOSHIT N. J^*, PWAJOK J. Y, ADAKOLE T. E

The study examined impulsitivity: A predictor of addictive gambling behavior among youths. 150 participants were drawn from various locations in Jos metropolis comprising of 105 males and 45 females with age range of 18-45 years. The short form of Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS) developed by Marcello Spinella (2005) consisting of 15 items was used to measure impulsivity while the Gambling Addict...

Dec, 2017 pp. 148-156

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Research Article DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.lxlsvp5q

Challenges Facing Census of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria: Implication for Programme Placement

OWOBI E. A^*, BODANG J. R, SAI'DU E

This paper examines challenges facing census of persons with disabilities in Nigeria and its implication for program placement. The authors discovered that it will be very difficult for a country like Nigeria to conduct censuses for persons with disabilities on regular bases because of its cost implication, and high level of illiteracy among persons with disabilities. The authors maintain that man...

Dec, 2017 pp. 157-161