Department of History and International Studies

Permanent URI for this collection

https://repository.run.edu.ng/handle/123456789/57

Browse

Now showing 1 - 20 of 110

The 1941 Riot in Ilesa: Antecedents, Nature and Resolution
(The Journal of History and Diplomatic Studies, 2005) Alo, Lawrence
The British occupied the Yorubaland in 1893. This was mainly for economic reasons. The colonial system, however affected the social and political institutions in Ilesa, as it did in the entire Yorubaland. Of particular interest to us in this paper is the riot of 1941 in Ilesa. A riot is a violent action against public order, which could involve a group of people depending on the nature. Riot, in most cases, involves violence. The concept is obiviously broad and embraces a wide range of group conduct. This work takes a critical look at issues leading to the riot of 1941, its antecedents, nature and resolution. The Native Authority system, an adjunct of the Indirect Rule policy of the colonial administration worked to the advantage of the Owa and his senior chiefs, in conjunction with the staff of the Native Authority over and above what the junior chiefs could condone. For this reason, they became discontented and their grievances gravitated into a full-blown crisis in 1941.
A Critique of the Supply of Foodstuffs to His Majesty’s Forces in World War II, 1939-1945.
(Ajayi Crowther University Journal of History and International Studies, 2023) Adesina, Oluwakemi
World War II which lasted from 1939 to 1945 is a significant part of colonial Nigeria. It marked a turning point in the relationship between African countries and their colonizers. Nigeria was a major ally to Britain and the imperial government during the war as is seen through Nigeria's contribution to the war effort and her staunch involvement which included funds, raw materials, manpower, and support. The contributions of Nigeria and her people were made possible through the actions and activities of notable figures including traditional rulers, the educated elite, and various groups of British loyalists. Nigerians lent a helping hand to fight the war which included services such as toiling in mines, construction work, joining the army, and serving as ad hoc staff. Nigerians remained resilient in their pledge of allegiance. Christian Church leaders admonished their followers to remain British loyalists as did the traditional religious worshippers who continually showed their loyalty and support for colonial government. Nigeria's major contribution to the war effort was through the surplus production and export of foodstuff aimed at feeding the imperial armed forces alongside the general populace which resulted in food shortage. The production of food met a decline due to the lack of improvement in farm technology and insufficient manpower caused by the mass deployment of young men to the war front. As a result of this, there was an escalation in the prices of foodstuff as well as a decrease in food production, thereby giving room for black markets, thus preventing farmers and traders from making a profit.
A History of Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation amongst Nigerian Undergraduates
(2018) Fyanka, Bernard
The Acceptance of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC) in Ilesa, Southwestern Nigeria, 1946 — 1966: An Interpretative History
(Kaduna Journal of Humanities, 2019) Alo, Lawrence
Party politics in the First Republic was predicated on ethnic affiliation. There were very few areas in Nigeria where political party affiliation was not really based on ethnicity. Resa, a town in Southwestern Nigeria mainly followed the National Council of Nigerian Citizens. (NCNC) Some scholars worked on the politics of the First Republic but did not focus mainly on local politics in the interior of Yorubaland. Peel is the only one who did a sociological study on Ilesa and contributed immensely to the study of the Ijesa as a people among the Yoruba of western Nigeria. The aim of this work is therefore to examine the activities of the NCNC and the acceptance of the party among the Ijesa between 1946 and 1966. This study interrogates the hegemony of the party in Ilesa after its victory at election and its subsequent control of the local administration there. The little developmental improvement in Ilesa was done by this administration. This study reveals that the Ijesa people change their attitude when the government of the N. C. N. C. collapsed. The new management committee that was formed by the Action Group could not control the hitherto local assessment of tax and rates through which the bulk of the finances of the council came. This generated several disaffection among the Ijesa. The political crisis that followed changed the climate of political affiliations and association during this period.
African Diaspora in the Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development of Africa
(Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008) Oluwaniyi, Oluwatoyin
This paper examines the role of the African diasporic communities in post-conflict peace building of war torn homelands. The aftermath of armed conflicts in African states is always a critical period necessitating financial, physical and human assistance from local and international bodies, both non-governmental and governmental. These bodies are known to have the capability to intervene in the rehabilitation and reintegration of war victims as well as reconstruction of states in war-torn countries. It is in this regard that the role of the African diaspora has become very pertinent, even then, most writings focus on the African disapora's role to immediate families during and after wars, either in form of remittances or relocation abroad. Therefore, this paper intends to explore the diasporic post-conflict peacebuilding role in the public space, the kinds of agencies institutionalized by them and the consequences of their participation in building peace in war-torn homelands.
The Bane of Peacebuilding: Appraising Problems of Small Arms Control in Liberia 1989-2016
(Faculty of humanities, Kaduna State University Kaduna, 2022) Fyanka, Bernard
The proliferation of small arms and light weapons did not pose a challenge prior to the Liberian Civil War. The events leading to the war and subsequently 14 years of near continues conflict created a demand base for a huge amount of small arms and light weapons to flood the country. Attempts at restricting the flow of weapons during and after the conflict represent the central thesis this research seeks to investigate. A theoretical overview of gun control is first situated within the discourse, followed by an interrogation of the problems encountered in all the phases of disarmament exercises conducted to rid Liberia of illicit weapons. The comparative method of analyzing the processes and results of weapons collection programs and Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) exercises affords a clear understanding of the challenges faced by small arms control in Liberia. These problems pose a critical challenge to the process of peacebuilding after the conflict in Liberia. The paper examines all the associated problems of small arms control from conflict resources to a proper legal framework. The paper argues that the cessation of hostilities did not necessarily ensure a peaceful society. One of the culprit for the high levels of insecurity in present day Liberia is the problems faced by small arms control.
Black Lives Matter
(AIPGG Journal of Humanities and Peace Studies, 2024) Fyanka, Bernard
Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement was indeed a Social and political revolution. The events that followed the killing of George Floyd in the year 2020 became a catalyst for the acceleration of several socio-political processes relating the discourse on Civil Rights globally. The BLM movement that emerged became a conveyor belt for exhuming pertinent Civil rights issues that had been buried over time. The paper contends that is spread, reach and impact was revolutionary. The reaction to BLM was unique in many ways adding to the revolutionary nature of the fallout experienced all over the world. The paper presents a historical antecedents to the movement and traces the factors that can be held responsible for its outbreak.
(BOOK REVIEW) Law and Disorder
(Berghahn Journals, 2021) Fyanka, Bernard
BOOK REVIEW: Dancing Conflicts, Unfolding Peaces
(Peacebuilding, 2021-07-12) Fyanka, Bernard
BOOK REVIEW: The New Age of Terror
(American Psychological Association, 2022) Fyanka, Bernard
BOOK REVIEW: To Talk or Not to Talk
(American Psychological Association, 2022) Fyanka, Bernard
BOOK REVIEW: War and Compromise between Nations and States
(Peace Review, 2021) Fyanka, Bernard
Challenges affecting the World Health Organisation’s Contributions to Sustainable Development in Nigeria
(International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 2023) Adesina, Oluwakemi
This article examines the relationship between health and sustainable development through the lens of cooperation between Nigeria and the World Health Organisation (WHO). While the relationship has yielded some benefits, Nigeria has not fully realized the potential of this cooperation due to various challenges. Drawing on the collective and public good theory, this article investigates the gaps in the WHO's efforts to address policy issues, facilitate collaboration, and manage public health goods. It identifies challenges stemming from three thematic areas: the global health environment, internal issues within the WHO, and the Nigerian context. To fully benefit from the relationship, Nigeria needs to improve coordination within the health sector and ensure the sustainability of WHO programmes. The credibility and technical expertise of the WHO remain valuable for Nigeria’s development.
The Challenges of Reintegration in Post-Conflict Peacebuilding: The Case of Nigeria's Niger Delta Region
(Social Science Research Council, 2018-05) Oluwaniyi, Oluwatoyin
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism: Rethinking Nigeria’s counterterrorism strategy
(Taylor and Francis, 2020) Fyanka, Bernard
The post-Cold-War collapse of the Soviet military-industrial complex has enabled the rapid global proliferation of nuclear weapons and fissile material, thereby escalating the possibilities of non-conventional nuclear attacks. Such attacks have become more likely with the emergence of very powerful terrorist groups like Boko Haram and others around the world. Over 1,800 metric tons of nuclear material is still stored in poorly secured facilities in more than 25 countries. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as at December 2015 had recorded in their trafficking database a total of 2,889 incidents involving losses, thefts and attempts to traffic fissile material across international borders. Boko Haram may also engage with radiological or biochemical ‘dirty bombs’, which are easier to make. With no less than 48 reported incidences of biochemical attacks since 1900, it is likely that Boko Haram may switch tactics, especially considering the lack of biochemical detection protocols in Nigeria’s counterterrorism strategy and also the inconsistency in public and private sector collaboration. This new reality calls for a recalibration of Nigeria’s counterterrorism protocols to accommodate the anticipated threat. The paper thus highlights policy considerations and advocates new directions
Chieftaincy and Traditional Judicial System in Yorubaland
(Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye. Ogun State, 2017) Alo, Lawrence
Children of war in Yoruba and Aja culture and society in precolonial West Africa
(Lapai Journal of Nigerian History, 2022) Adesina, Oluwakemi
In the twentieth and early twenty-first century, the world became particularly strident in commending the use of “child soldiers or the exposure of the underaged boys to war conditions. However, to historians of West Africa, the use of war-boys was the bitter sweet legacy of the pre-colonial West African society that recruited these boys as military cadets to enhance the strength of their respective states. With a focus of the military conditions of Ibadan and Dahomey, this paper examines the West African tradition of promoting the use of boy soldiers since pre-colonial times. It also deals with the implication of the practice of the state concerned and the remarkable effect on the societal values and ethos. Aja and Yoruba traditions are rich in the colourful portrayal of these boys and their pivotal roles in significant historical events.
The Collective and Cooperative Security of Preventing Failed States: An Interrogation of Small Arms Control in Liberia
(Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Ikoyi Lagos, 2016) Fyanka, Bernard
Intra-state conflict has been identified as a central or prevalent contributory factor to the failed state phenomenon. One of the major arteries that keep these conflicts alive is the volume and nature of arms proliferation within the country and region. Consequently by implication, arms proliferation becomes is a key stakeholder in state failure. During the Liberian conflict, the United Nations and ECOWAS intervened in the war at the levels of collective and cooperative security respectively using several diplomatic instruments including embargoes, legal legislation, voluntary weapons collection programs and DDR. The intent with regards to small arms control was to starve the conflict of weapons and so compel the belligerents to the negotiating table. This study examines the process and impact of these instruments and the extent to which they have enabled the post-war peacebuilding efforts. The paper holds that Liberia’s DDR and voluntary weapons collection programs have largely contributed to the reconstruction process as a key aspect of security sector reforms.
Collective Security and Small Arms Control in Africa
(International Journal of Humanities and Security Studies (IJHSS), 2020) Fyanka, Bernard
Conflicts and the Degradation of Cultural Environment in Africa
(Babcock University Press, 2015) Fyanka, Bernard

Browse

Browsing Department of History and International Studies by Title

Results Per Page

Sort Options