http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/94 Department of Political Science 2026-04-06T22:27:01Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1196 Title: Socio-economic Disparity and Lone Wolf Terrorism in the United States of America and Europe: Implications for Nigeria Authors: Okafor, Frank-Collins N. Abstract: This study investigated how socioeconomic disparity fuels grievances exploited by Lone wolf terrorists. Lone wolf terrorism in the United States of America and Europe has been found to be fueled by socio-economic factors. How this may contribute to the susceptibility of the Nigerian state was the major concern of this study, which adopted a qualitative historical research design in its investigation. Frustration-aggression theory served as a framework for analysis. The study found that socioeconomic exclusion is a key factor that fuels lone wolf terrorism in the United States and Europe. It was also found out that Nigeria’s political and economic landscape creates a breeding ground for lone wolf terrorism through economic marginalization, high unemployment, and a stark gap between aspirations and reality, which has left a majority of Nigerians, especially her youths, frustrated and filled with resentment. The study therefore recommended, among other things, that combating corruption, promoting transparency, and prioritizing the well-being of citizens can assist in eliminating lone wolf terrorism in the country. Description: Scholarly Article 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1190 Title: The Changing Global Theoretical Perspectives of the State in Contemporary Analysis Authors: Okafor, Frank-Collins N. Abstract: Over the years, issues relating to the origin, nature and purpose of the state remain a recurrent question that has transcended all generational scholarship. The problem is compounded by the changes and contradictions that have occurred in the theoretical bases of the state, and the challenges of contemporary realities. These contradictions reveal the overwhelming crisis of conceptualization of the state especially, in modern era. This is because the institution of the state which, in its theoretical meaning, came up to instill law and order has become an instrument of societal injustices and harbinger of conflicts. This has invariably exposed most existing theories of the state to unpalatable ridicule as they fail to provide the much needed explanatory bases. This paper therefore, takes critical look at the theoretical and institutional bases of the state pin-pointing as the case may be, the positions of various theories, their inherent analytical and logical contradictions as well as their contemporary relevance in explaining the existence, actions and inactions of the state in the present era of human existence. Description: Scholarly work 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/613 Title: GLOBALIZATION IN THE DYNAMICS OF HUMAN HISTORY: LESSONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE THIRD WORLD Authors: Okafor, Frank-Collins Nnamdi; Agbaeghi, Alexander Nnaemeka; Anekwe, Sebastine C. Abstract: Globalization has been under serious scrutiny due largely to its inability to provide social wellbeing to the world population especially, the Third World as promised by those supporting the process. Anti-globalist scholars have pointed at the exploiting tendencies of the process and doubted its capability, for global peace and security. Interactions with those promoting the process have landed majority of the world societies in stringent socio-economic and political conditions in their attempts to cope with their national needs. Some are trapped in the process. Reactions resulting from such conditions have undermined global peace and security. Attempts to curtail these reactions have led the super powers into production of instruments of mass destruction opposed to production of food. The Existing literature has not captured this problem in balanced analytical and theoretical frameworks to enhance understanding without bias, of issues concerning the problem. Their partisan and narrow uses of theories have led students/readers astray. Thus, this paper has used liberal and Marxist conceptions of globalization to x-ray the history of globalization, and verify its impact on the Third World social formations. It interrogates the prospects of globalization to guaranteeing the security of the Third World region and humanity in general especially, in its present character. It argues that globalization has made the Third World a victim of international exploitation and unequal exchange. And that the security of the area can still be guaranteed, if and only when, the region internally takes the challenges of its development with greater discipline, sincerity and patriotic leadership. It concludes that while globalization cannot be avoided, the Third World countries should relate globally with caution, and build internal capacity supportive of self development. Description: Scholarly Work 2011-07-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/612 Title: PARTY PRIMARIES IN NIGERIA AND THE ELECTORAL CHOICE OF PARTY MEMBERS: THE STUDY OF EMERGENCE OF PARTY CANDIDATES IN ANAMBRA STATE Authors: Okafor, Frank-Collins, Nnamdi; Okafor, Uzodinma Abstract: This research work attempts an in-depth appraisal of Political Party Primaries and Electoral Choice of Party Members in Nigeria with Anambra State as a case study (2003-2010). The study reveals that the political parties’ nomination of candidates for different elective positions in Anambra State did not reflect the electoral choice of members of the parties. It was established that such factors as god-fatherism, economic power, ‘son-ofthe-soil’ syndrome etc militated against the ability of the parties to nominate candidates based on free and fair voting formula. In view of the above revelations, the study recommends among others that an agency should be set up to monitor political parties’ nomination processes to ensure free and fair voting rooted in internal democracy. This among others, will safeguard the rights of the party members in choosing party candidates for a better democratic outcome in Nigeria in general and Anambra state in particular. Description: Scholarly Work 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z