Some people think they can be good preachers because they know what ought to be said, but they pay no attention to how it should be said, that is, the concrete way of constructing a sermon. They complain when people do not listen to or appreciate them, but perhaps they have never taken the trouble to find the proper way of presenting their message. It should be noted that 'the obvious importance of the content of evangelization must not overshadow the importance of its ways and means.' Concer...
Crime as a social phenomenon is a fundamental aspect of all human life. Nigeria has thus been referred to as one of the most crime-prone nations of the world because of its low social security level and social activities which are criminal. Crime can be seen as an “Internal violation of the criminal law and committed without defense or excuse and penalty by state felony or misdemeanor through judicial proceeding” (Toppan, 2004). This study examined A Content Analysis of Four Nigeria Newsp...
High levels of emotional intelligence, low levels of stress and high empathetic tendencies are successful counselor training propellers. However, ostensibly, relationships between such variables among counselor trainees are underexplored. Thus, this study evaluated such relationships with a cross-sectional, correlational design. A questionnaire made of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Interpersonal Reactivity Index collected data from 92 resp...
High levels of emotional intelligence, low levels of stress and high empathetic tendencies are successful counselor training propellers. However, ostensibly, relationships between such variables among counselor trainees are underexplored. Thus, this study evaluated such relationships with a cross-sectional, correlational design. A questionnaire made of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Interpersonal Reactivity Index collected data from 92 resp...
The present paper tries to explore the status and position of women in coastal Orissa in late Eighteenth and early Nineteenth century. The work is mostly based on some original official sources and secondary materials reflected in Oriya literature. The prime objective of the work is to critically examine and evaluate the position of women prevailing in the society from Maratha to early Colonial rule in Orissa. The position of women has always been a subject of debate and discussion among the ...
Abstract The ethnic factor or ethnicity is noted to play a key role in protracted conflicts, which affect the social and political landscapes of modern Africa. We, therefore, examined the political behaviours in the Asuogyaman District in Ghana to unravel the complexities of cycles of conflict and resulting peace-building strategies. We collected data from 11 purposively sampled key informants and 220 randomly selected respondents using an interview guide and interview schedule, respective...
Ecotourism has been envisaged not only as an alternative to mass tourism, but also as a livelihood diversification strategy for rural people. Researchers have presented mixed arguments regarding the relationship between CBEP’s and rural livelihoods. It is highly difficult for one therefore to emphatically state that CBEP’s enhances rural livelihood. This study therefore set out to examine the link between rural livelihoods by conducting an in-depth assessment of the Wechiau Community Hipp...
Studies have shown in Ghana that the mass media often serve as platforms for the use of intemperate language during political broadcasts. This study examined the implications of the use of intemperate language on radio during political broadcasts within the Tamale Metropolis. It aims at assessing the extent to which radio contributors in the Tamale Metropolis use intemperate language during political broadcasts. Using a mixed research design, primary data were obtained from radio Listener Gro...
The study sought to investigate the issues, challenges and find the way forward for female education at the pre-tertiary level of education in the Bunkpurugu Yunyoo District. To achieve this objective, the descriptive research design was employed to collect data from 153 respondents using questionnaire, interview schedule and interview guide. The study found that lack of parental care and encouragement of females at home by fathers is a critical factor affecting female education in the area. ...
The paper "Comparative and Contrastive Analysis of Isoko and English Languages" by Prosper Emamuzo Ogidiaka conducts a contrastive analysis of Isoko, a Nigerian language, and English, a global language, to identify similarities and differences between the two languages. The analysis focuses on phonological, morphological, and syntactical differences, exploring how these differences affect the learning of English as a second language by Isoko speakers.
Poverty is a well-known canker in Africa, the West African sub-region and Ghana as a unit. The concept is defined by the inability to meet the minimum requirements for optimum livelihood and good standard of living. Access to credit facilities and basic financial services in all parts of a nation (both rural and urban) is essential for business development, entrepreneurship as well as smoothing consumption amidst economic shocks. The Microfinance and Small Loans Center (MASLOC) is a state age...
The study explored women farmers’ access to agricultural lands and soil fertility management practices in a mixed patrilineal and matrilineal society in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region of Ghana. Women in Ghana including those in the Wa West District living in either separate or mixed patrilineal and matrilineal societies are faced with male domination with regards to decision making and hence women insecurity of tenure to farm land. So, the study used the Theory of Patriarchy,...
Ghana has witnessed significant democratic progress over the past two decades with remarkable success in the country’s electoral history. Regardless of the achievements in the consolidation of democracy, elections in Ghana are invariably plagued by localized violence that threatens the peace, security and stability of the country. The aim of this study was to investigate electoral violence and socio-economic development of the Jirapa Municipality. The research design was cross sectional app...
This study explored the motivations, processes, sustainability factors and challenges involved in the establishment and operations of Land Management Committees (LMCs) within the framework of collaborative governance in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Using an exploratory multiple case study research design with purposive sampling technique, the study interviewed 28 key informants and conducted four Focus Group Discussions. The data were analyzed thematically. The study found the motivations ...
The electoral process in Ghana is proving to be a tough challenge for the sustenance of multi-party democracy. This thesis investigates the obstacles militating against the electoral process in a multi-party state system in Ghana with special reference to Wa Municipality in the Upper West Region. The objective is to examine the obstacles militating against popular participation in the electoral process within the Wa Central Constituency. The study adapted a case study approach which involved ...