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Theme Of Corruption In The Post-Colonial African Novel: A Study Of Abubakar Gimba’s Witnesses To Tears And Chinua Achebe’s A Man Of The People

ABSTRACT Chinua Achebe (born Nov. 16, 1930) is a Nigerian novelist, critic, and poet; he is one of the most-read African authors. The primary concern of Chinua Achebe, the recipient of the Man Booker International Prize, 2007, was his society, more precisely, the destiny of his people. Achebe, perhaps the most authentic literary voice from Africa, wrote not only to record the African, especially Nigerian, life but to analyse the reality experienced by the native people in different times...

The Use Of Figurative Expression In The Language Of Advertisement

TABLE OF CONTENT Title page - - - - - - - i Certification - - - - - - - ii Dedication - - - - - - - iii Acknowledgement - - - - - - - iv Table of Content - - - - - - - v CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction - - - - - - - 1 1.1 Statement of the Problems. - - - - 2 1.2 Research Questions - - - - - 2 1.3 Objectives to the Study - - - - - 3 1.4 Scope and Limitation of the Study - - - 3 CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Definition Of Hyperbole - - - - - 4 2.1 Approaches to Advertisement - - - - 5 2.2 Language of Advertis...

International Criminal Court Jurisdiction Influencing State Sovereignity In Kenya

ABSTRACT The international criminal court statute pledges that most serious crimes of concern to international community must not go unpunished. The novel mechanism to exert jurisdiction over state parties to the treaty intends to enforce international law to protect human rights. The ICC is a reflection of changing perceptions of how the rule of law relates to larger problems of global inequality. The court has been embroiled in criticism that it focuses on criminal cases in Africa and parti...

Active Audiences Of Nollywood Video-Films: An Experience With A Bukusu Audience Community In Chwele Market Of Western Kenya

Abstract This article explores the distinctively heuristic approach to Nollywood video-films used by a Bukusu-speaking audience community in Chwele Market, Western Kenya. As this audience views video-films on witchcraft in particular – which tend to be very popular – the reception process becomes remarkably dialogic. The process illuminates the audience’s adaptation of the video-films into their sociocultural world. Most important is that this audience seems to not only relish, but spea...

Uhakiki Wa Mtindo Katika Tamthilia Za Arege

IKISIRI Matini yoyote ya fasihi huhitaji kusomwa na kueleweka ili ipate kuwa na maana. Hata hivyo, maana ya matini hujitokeza ikiwa msomaji ataelewa mtindo uliotumika kuisuka. Japo huu ndio ukweli, mapitio tangulizi ya maandishi yameonyesha kuwa kuna tafiti chache zilizofanywa kwa kina katika kubainisha mtindo katika fasihi kama kipengele muhimu na kinachojisimamia kufafanua maana na hasa katika tamthilia za Arege. Hivyo basi utafiti huu umehakiki mtindo uliotumika katika tamthilia tatu za Ar...

The Use Of Cohesive Devices In The Writings Of Students Of Adamu Augie College Of Education, Argungu, Nigeria: Pedagogical Implication

ABSTRACT The misuse of cohesive devices has been identified as a common problem faced by students of tertiary institutions. Students find it difficult to have a coherent discourse; this may be as result of lack of knowledge of cohesive devices. This study focused on the use of cohesive devices in the writings of students of Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu. The study also focused on some research objectives: finding out the type of cohesive devices used in students writing of na...

Factors Affecting Effectiveness Of Maternal Health Care Program Among Women In Machakos County Referral Hospital

ABSTRACT Despite advances in research and the constant support by the government and private partnerships on how to reduce the rate of maternal mortality among women in developing countries. Research still shows that there are still a lot of death associated   with maternal care among both the mothers and the infants. This is an alarming situation to the community development agenda. Many maternal related projects continue to face a lot of challenges which are still to be addressed effectiv...

Influence Of Intelligence- Led Policing On The Management Of Domestic Crimes In Kakamega County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT Since the mid-1990s, the concept of crime reduction through intelligence-led policing has continued to grow in popularity globally at a time when traditional policing activities failed to deliver tangible reductions in crime rates. In Kenya, domestic crimes increase has not been met with adequate prevention involving Intelligence-Led Policing unlike other kind of crime such as drug trafficking and terrorism where intelligence policing has been deployed immensely. Kakamega County has ...

The Significance And Wisdom Of Marriage By The Youths In The Contemporary Time

TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE .............................................................................................................. I APPROVAL PAGE ..................................................................................................II DEDICATION ..................................................................................................III ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......................................................................................IV TABLE OF CONTENTS .......

The Impact Of Da’wah Activities On Muslim Youths; A Case Study Of Suru Local Government Area Of Kebbi State

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page .......................i Approval Page ..................ii Dedication ..................iii Acknowledgment ...................iv Table of Contents ...................v-viii CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION  1.0 Introduction ...............1-3 1.1 Background of the Study ....................3-4 1.2 Scope & Limitation .....................4-5 1.3 Significance of the Study ........................5 1.4 Statement of the research problem .....................5-6 1....

The Impact Of Pidgin English On Students Competence In Nigeria University: Case Study Of 300 Level Students Of Mell

ABSTRACT This project is an attempt to explore the recurring grave concerning the academic performance of students. Though a large percentage of students in Nigeria learn English as a second language and are instructed in it, the Nigerian pidgin seems to interfere with their acquisition of the language and their performance in it much more than their mother tongues. The impact of pidgin contributes in no small measure to the dismal performance of students in their academic career.

The Evolution Of Rijau District Of Niger State

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page - - - - - - - - i Certification - - - - - - - - - ii Dedication - - - - - - - - - iii Acknowledgement - - - - - - - - iv-v Table of Contents - - - -- - - - - vi-viii CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - 1-2 1.2 Significance of the Study - - - - - - 2 1.3 Aims and Objectives of the Study - - - - - 2 1.4 Statement of the Problem - - - - - - 3 1.5 Scope and Limitation - - - - - - - 3 1.6 Literature Review - - - - - - - 3-5 1.7 Methodol...

The Epistle As A Medium Of Communication: An Analysis Of Abubakar Gimba’s Letters To My Children And Mariama Ba’s So Long A Letter

ABSTRACT Communication is an act of exchanging information from one point to another; it is a very important activity of life. Humans and animals communicate in different ways and for different purposes. Communication could be either oral or written. However, the major concern of this work is the written form of communication. Written communication is the exchange of information through letters, e-mails, blogs, etc. There are different forms of written communication one of which is ‘t...

The Emergence Of Sarautar Magajin Garin Funtua

TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE………………………………………………………… i APPROVAL PAGE………………………………………………… ii DECLARATION …………………………………………………… iii DEDICATION ……….…………………………………………… iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS…………………………………………… v TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………… vi CHAPTER ONE: General Introducti...

The Effect Of Da’awah Activities Among The Muslims In Danko Or Wasagu Local Government Area

TABLE OF CONTENTS  Chapter One 1.0 General Introduction………………………………………………………………….. 1-5 1.1 Background of the Study…………………………………………………..………..5-6 1.2 Scope and Limitation………………………………………………………….…………. 6 1.3 Significance of the Study………………………………………………………..…….. 7 1.4 Statement of the Research Problems……�...


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