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Insecurity, Displacement And Migration: Implications On Economic Growth And Political Development In Sub-Saharan Africa.

NICODEMUS SAMSON BESKA Institute of Governance and Development Studies Nassarawa State University, Keffi.

Migration and internally displaced persons (IDPs) flows had become an endemic phenomenon across the globe, most especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. History had recorded that, the high rate of insecurity such as banditry, kidnapping, terrorism; insurgency, oppressions and disasters both natural …

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Challenges Confronting The Survival Of The Church In Nigeria: Its Peacebuilding Strategies.

NICODEMUS SAMSON BESKA Institute of Governance and Development Studies Nassarawa State University, Keffi.

The church in Nigeria faces numerous challenges that threaten its very survival. This paper identifies and discusses these challenges, including corruption, insecurity, and religious intolerance among others. It also explores the coping strategies employed by the church to address these …

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Party Defection and Youth Inclusivity in Governance: Trends, Drivers and Implications for Peacebuilding in Nigeria.

NICODEMUS SAMSON BESKA. College of Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Jos

Youth constitute over 60 percent of Nigeria's population, yet their influence on political decision-making remains relatively limited. The increasing incidence of political defection (cross-carpeting) among young politicians has raised concerns about its implications for democratic consolidation and political stability. This …

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Social Implications of Adopting Application of Sharia in South-West Nigeria: A Case Study of Ibadan

NICODEMUS SAMSON BESKA Institute of Governance and Development Studies Nassarawa State University, Keffi.

This study examines the social implications of adopting Sharia law for peaceful coexistence among the Yoruba in Ibadan Metropolis, South-West Nigeria. Anchored on legal pluralism, natural law theory, and the social justice framework, the research explores how the introduction of …

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Beyond Victimhood: Gender, Resilience, and Community-Led Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone’s Decentralised Governance.

NICODEMUS SAMSON BESKA Institute of Governance and Development Studies Nassarawa State University, Keffi.

There is something almost wilfully blind about how international peacebuilding has approached women in post-war Sierra Leone. Decade after decade, billions of dollars have flowed into national institutions, formal justice systems, and centralised governance, while the women who actually rebuild …

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