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 Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

Benue Journal of Sociology, Vol 12, No 2, 2025


TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOCIAL SUPPORT AND FERTILITY LEVELS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA David Betelwhobel Ugal, PhD, Lawrence Aondoaseer Kwaghga, PhD, Opleka Gideon Madugu   - - - - - - - - - -   15 Pages
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL HEALTH PRACTICES IN SHAPING COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN LAGOS STATE Martins Yunus Oriyomi, Dr Raji Sakiru Olarotimi, Anoba Balikis Abimbola   - - - - - - - - - -   13 Pages
HEALTH INEQUALITY AND ILLNESS EXPERIENCE OF MALARIA PATIENTS IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW OF NIGERIA MALARIA INDICATOR SURVEY REPORT, 2021 OGUNDARE Ghaffar Opeyemi, RAJI Sakiru Olarotimi, IBRAHIM Sodiq Olanrewaju, ABDULLATEEF Halimah Bolanle   - - - - - - - - - -   12 Pages
FAMILY SYSTEMS AND MENTAL HEALTH OF UNMARRIED WOMEN OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA Edem Usenobong Donald, Jonathan Daragold Victor, Archibong Edidiong Benjamin   - - - - - - - - - -   10 Pages
INCOME LEVEL, OCCUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN UKUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA Aondoaseer Lawrence Kwaghga, PhD, Lunen Michael Terlumun, Wandoo Ajinge-Saa, Doom Veronica Terhemen   - - - - - - - - - -   16 Pages
THE CRIMINOLOGY OF KIDNAPPING FOR RANSOM ALONG THE ABUJA-KADUNA EXPRESSWAY Sani Gambo Yusuf, Akintomide David Oladayo   - - - - - - - - - -   8 Pages
INSECURITY IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: A THEORETICAL REVIEW Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Obianuju Chinyelu Udeobasi, Joseph.N. Nwogu, Nixon Chiedozie Udeji, Nzubechukwu Christian Ekebosi   - - - - - - - - - -   10 Pages
AN ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVES ON POLICING AND INSECURITY IN GWER WEST, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA ESTHER SEEMBER PINGA, Tyover Benjamin AMENA, Moses Msughter ILIM PhD   - - - - - - - - - -   10 Pages
A CRITICAL INQUIRY INTO COMMUNITY POLICING AND CRIME CONTROL STRATEGIES IN SAGBAMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE Oba Preye Inimiesi (Ph.D), Ebiye Solikiri, Onyida John Dick   - - - - - - - - - -   17 Pages
POST-ELECTION INSECURITY AND POPULATION SAFETY IN NIGERIA Lawrence Aondoaseer Kwaghga (PhD), Anthony Egena, Ernest Terfa Tyoban, Joshua Terver Ayaka   - - - - - - - - - -   11 Pages
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF TRAUMA: RANSOM KIDNAPPING, DEVELOPMENTAL COLLAPSE, AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IN NIGERIA Aboh, Fidelis Isomkwo (PhD), Okom, Emmanuel Njor (PhD), Amoke, Paul Akwagiobe (PhD), Sylvester Akomaye   - - - - - - - - - -   10 Pages
CRIMINO-CARDIAC SYNDEMIC: A POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY OF ELECTORAL THUGGERY AND VOTER FEAR IN NIGERIA AKOMA Kanayochi Evaristus, IORKOSU, Tyover Samuel   - - - - - - - - - -   12 Pages
THE ALEKWU TRADITION AND MARITAL STABILITY AMONG THE IDOMA ETHNIC GROUP IN BENUE STATE, CENTRAL NIGERIA Guda Frederick Nda (PhD), Dekera Fanen, Iordaah Sedoo, Anseta Kumayemen, Onah, Onuminya Emmanuel, Abah Ogwebeleide Joy   - - - - - - - - - -   11 Pages
KOR AND INFIDELITY AMONG THE TIV ETHNIC GROUP OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA Donal Ende, Lunen Michael Terlumun, Wandoo Ajinge-Saa, Martina Moses   - - - - - - - - - -   11 Pages
WITCHCRAFT-DRIVEN VIOLENCE IN DEATH RITUALS AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AMONG THE TIV ETHNIC GROUP IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA IORKOSU Tyover Samuel, Imaledo Funmi Saliu, Stephen Terver ANYO   - - - - - - - - - -   8 Pages
ANYAM NYOR AND CRIME CONTROL IN RURAL AREAS OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA Emmanuel Verem Orjime (PhD), Ivry-Odia Winifred, Kajo Aondohemba Emmanuel PhD, CSP Damsa Terungwa Justin, Fegher Iveren Blessing (PhD)   - - - - - - - - - -   8 Pages
THE POLITICAL ISSUES IN MATERNAL MORTALITY IN NIGERIA: A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ONYEMA Matthias Chibuzo (PhD)   - - - - - - - - - -   6 Pages
STATE OF REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL CENTRES Ibrahim Abdullahi Awwal, Usman Alhaji Yusuf (PhD), Ishaya Daniel L. (Ph.D.)   - - - - - - - - - -   8 Pages
IMPACT OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL STIGMA ON SELF ADJUSTMENT OF PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN NIGERIA Oyinlola Abodunrin (Ph.D), Eniola Oreoluwa Osinuga, Sunday Abimbola Abodunrin (Ph.D), Daniel Oladipupo Patunola (Ph.D), Samson Ogoloma (Ph.D)   - - - - - - - - - -   11 Pages
CULTURAL HARMONIZATION DURING ACQUISITIONS IN THE BANKING SECTOR IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES GIRIGIRI Barinem Wisdom, Ibietonye, Benjamin PhD   - - - - - - - - - -   9 Pages
HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ MIGRATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL NUMBER 3 IN NIGERIA Kolawole Lateef Kazeem, Olusegun Fariudeen Liadi   - - - - - - - - - -   9 Pages
THE USE OF MERCENARIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNAL ARMED CONFLICT IN AFRICA: IMPLICATIONS FOR STABILITY. Achonwa Ugochukwu, Onyekwere Anthony, Agwanwo Destiny, Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe   - - - - - - - - - -   7 Pages
ROLE OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA Umar S. Baba, Zara Musa, Abba Mohammed Mustapha   - - - - - - - - - -   8 Pages
EFFECTS OF FEEDING HABITS ON PREGNANCY OUT-COMES IN SOUTHERN TARABA, NIGERIA Doris Lami MADUGU, David B. UGAL, Esther Anenge GBADEN   - - - - - - - - - -   9 Pages
MOBILE LEARNING APPLICATIONS AND ILLITERACY AMONG RURAL YOUTHS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA Umar Mohammed Audu, Onuoha, J. C., Eneogu N. D, Ugwonna G. O.   - - - - - - - - - -   9 Pages
GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES TO EFFECTIVE TRADE UNIONISM AND WORKERS’ WELFARE IN NIGERIA Vitus Achu AMADI (Ph.D), Dr Nworgu, Kelechi Godson   - - - - - - - - - -   8 Pages
CULTURAL CHALLENGES AND WOMEN MICRO-ENTERPRISES IN BENUE NORTH-WEST SENATORIAL DISTRICT, NIGERIA Esther Ikwubiela APAM, David B. UGAL, Eke C. CHINWONKWU   - - - - - - - - - -   9 Pages
VICTIMOLOGICAL STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING BANDITRY VICTIMS AND ENHANCING NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA Suleiman Dahiru, Aisha Bukar Dapchi   - - - - - - - - - -   13 Pages
TRADITIONAL RULERS AND COMMUNAL CONFLICTS AMONG THE TIV PEOPLE OF BENUE STATE TERKAA KWANGE, Dr. Edoo Mary Uya   - - - - - - - - - -   12 Pages
AN ASSESSMENT OF GENDER- BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN MAKURDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE Sharon Olohieye Adaji, Comfort Erima Ugbem-Onah, PhD   - - - - - - - - - -   8 Pages
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USAGE ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS OF REV. FR. MOSES ORSHIO ADASU UNIVERSITY, MAKURDI Tersoo Solomon SHAMINJA, Hembadoon Queen NYINONGU, Jude Terhile AHOO, Nguter Dickson Amoh   - - - - - - - - - -   13 Pages