Political Science and History Research Papers/Topics

Human Right Abuse And Democratic Sustainability In Nigeria (1999-2014)

ABSTRACTHuman Rights are ontological, inherent and intrinsic to all human beings in as much as they are human, irrespective of nationality, sex, ethnicity, origin, colour or any other status. These rights can be protected in a functional democratic setting that anchors its foundation in the rule of law. In democracy, the rule of law protects the rights of individuals, preserves order, and limits powers of government. In Nigeria’s democracy, the reverse seems to be the case. Human rights are...

ELECTORAL VIOLENCE AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF 2011 AND 2015 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA

TABLE OF CONTENTTitle PageCertificationDedicationAcknowledgement AbstractCHAPTER ONE:1.0 Statement of the Study1.1 Scope and Limitation of the Study1.2 Methodology1.3 Literature ReviewCHAPTER TWO2.0 Introduction2.1 Conceptualizing Electoral Violence2.2 Remote Causes of Electoral Violence2.3 Immediate Causes of Electoral ViolenceCHAPTER THREE3.0 Electoral Violence in Historical Context3.1 Transition Elections3.2 Consolidation ElectionsCHAPTER FOUR4.0 Analyzing Electoral Violence of 2011/2...

The Political Economy Of Nigeria – China Relations 1999 – 2010

Abstract  The relation between Nigeria and china has grown so much in recent years. This relation is governed by agreements which cut across political, trade, investment, aid, technical and military. The implementation of these agreements is uneven as China is strategically on the advantage side and Nigeria perpetually on the disadvantaged position. Therefore, the study examines the key features and patterns of the economic relations between Nigeria and China in order to establish an und...

THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC OPINION ON PUBLIC POLICY IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF 2010-2012

ABSTRACTThis research work that analysis on the impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria from 2010-2012 while narrowing it down to the economic policy of deregulation or fuel subsidy removal of 2012. Broadly divided into five chapters, the work breakdown how governmental decisions are being influenced by the opinions of the people in the democracy of Nigeria. History had it that before the discovery of oil, agriculture gave Nigeria about 70% of her income until now oil has earned ...

ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY AND THIRD WORLD UNDER DEVELOPMENT. NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE

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The Role Of Media In Nigerian’s Nascent Democracy

ABSTRACTThe media are an indispensable agent of development in any nation given their invaluable contribution to governance as a watchdog and partner in progress with other arms of government. In a developing country like Nigeria, the mass media have been instrumental to the delivery and consolidation of the current democratic experience.Within this context, this paper examines the role the media have played and continue to play in the socio-political and socio-economic reengineering of struc...