A Comparative Survey of the Print Media in the Coverage of Kidnapping in Nigeria (a Case Study of Vanguard and Daily Trust Newspaper)

A Comparative Survey of the Print Media in the Coverage of Kidnapping in Nigeria (a Case Study of Vanguard and Daily Trust Newspaper)   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Violent crimes, such as armed robbery, drug trafficking, kidnappings and abductions, assassinations, bank raiding, militancy, and terrorism has been a major challenge in most countries of Africa. And Nigeria is no exception.  kidnapping as a form of violent crime has the potential to emerge into other felonies such as physical abuse, financial extortion, and murder etc. Nigerian kidnapping activities can be traced back to the early nineties (Hazen & Horner 2007). Dating from the early 2000s, kidnappings contributed extensively to a climate of terrorism in Nigeria's South East, Niger Delta, and South-western regions, and subsequently became a...

A Critical Survey of Public Perception on Broadcast Media Coverage of Environmental Health Issues in Akwa Ibom State.

A Critical Survey of Public Perception on Broadcast Media Coverage of Environmental Health Issues in Akwa Ibom State.   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background of the Study Environmental health is the science and art of preventing illness and disease as well as  promoting health by identifying and evaluating environmental sources and hazardous agents, as well as limiting exposures to hazardous physical, chemical, and biological agents in the air, water, soil, food, and other environmental media or settings that may harm human health (neha.org). Environmental health is a branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters healthy and safe communities, according to the American Public Health Association, as cited in the American Journal of...

A Critical Survey on Public Awareness and Compliance With Media Campaigns on Child Marriage in Northern Nigeria

A Critical Survey on Public Awareness and Compliance With Media Campaigns on Child Marriage in Northern Nigeria CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Pre- mature marriage, also known as child marriage, is defined as any marriage that occurs before a girl gets to the age of 18 and is physically, physiologically, and mentally ready to take on the duties of marriage and motherhood (Ibeh,2015). While more women are marrying in their thirties in comfortable nations, 20 to 50 percent of women in developing countries are married before the age of 18, with the greatest rates in West Africa and South Asia(Mathur,2003). In this zone, the background of early marriage must be understood in the context of poverty, gender inequality, cultural taboos against premarital sex for girls, religious views, and patriarchal predispositions to...

A Survey on the Factors Limiting the Performance of Police in Nigeria

A Survey on the Factors Limiting the Performance of Police in Nigeria   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the study Security is pivotal in the conduct of human affairs from time immemorial. According to Agekome (2000), Security is a familiar cliché that has currency over the years. When a society is secure and peaceful, it enjoys rapid economic and social development. But a restive and insecure society is a breeding ground for chaos, lawlessness and anarchy, hence, the need for a vibrant, efficient and effective Police Force that can maintain law and order in society, and ensure peaceful coexistence among citizens in a secure and safe environment.             The Police, a body of officers representing the civil authority of government, are typically responsible for maintaining public order and...
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