A Sociologist and Criminologist, with special interest in research area of Sociology of Crime and Deviance or Criminology of social control. With focus on cyber fraud among juveniles. Supervisors: Advisory roles in the area of Sociology of Crime and Deviance or Criminology. Phone: +2348163887134 Address: Department of Sociology and Criminology, Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba
Ilorin Journal of Criminology and Security Studies, 2023
Men and women in search of real love also fall prey to these scammers, losing resources (money, t... more Men and women in search of real love also fall prey to these scammers, losing resources (money, time, psychological pains, and other material things) due to the anonymity shield the internet space provides its users, making the cloning of identities possible. The work utilised a quantitative and qualitative research design. The study sampled the views of 15 arrested internet fraudsters, also known as ‘yahoo-boys’, in police custody in Warri and Asaba metropolises of Delta State, Nigeria. The instruments used were a questionnaire, an in-depth interview, and an exploration approach. Descriptive statistics were used in testing research question one, while research question two employed the IDI and exploration approaches (newspaper reviews). Findings from the study revealed the various forms of internet fraud in cyberspace due to its anonymous nature. The different forms of internet fraud in cyberspace might have been possible due to the privacy individuals enjoy in cyberspace as their identity is secured. The study concludes that the anonymity of cyberspace has encouraged a flock of youths to welcome internet fraud as an alternative source of livelihood and wealth creation venture. It was recommended that since youths are the most involved in this crime, there is a need for them to be re-oriented and re-educated so as to disabuse their minds of internet fraud.
Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), 2024
Risky behaviour have debilitating consequences for the lives of adolescents, especially in the ar... more Risky behaviour have debilitating consequences for the lives of adolescents, especially in the areas of health, psychological growth, and social growth. The consequences of adolescent risky behaviour outweigh the benefits, sometimes amounting to sudden death, irreparable injuries, or life-threatening illnesses and diseases. Adolescents' today take part actively in cultism, as the activities are deadly, which might shorten the life of the individual. This might lead members to fighting, injury, drug use, truancy, excommunication, imprisonment, and death. The factors responsible for why adolescents get involved in risky behaviours (mainly drug use and abuse, sex, internet fraud, vandalism, and cultism) are almost similar to why other people do so. On this note, the work adopts two major theories to explain risk-taking behaviours among adolescents; they are stated below as follows: The Differential Association Theory and Broken Windows Theory. There are several risk-taking behaviours among contemporary adolescents in Nigeria. The study looked at five major risk-taking behaviours that are most common among adolescents in Nigeria: sexual intercourse, drug use and abuse, cultism, reckless driving, and internet fraud. The study also established that adolescents indulge more in risk-taking behaviour than other members of society, reflecting drug use and abuse and partaking in sexual activities that are unprotected, especially with multiple partners. it was recommended that families should create support groups where Parents and other family members can support and assist children in handling peer pressure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2024
The paper sought to juxtapose 'We don't steal nor vandalise; we only value waste': the Scavengers... more The paper sought to juxtapose 'We don't steal nor vandalise; we only value waste': the Scavengers phenomenon in Nigeria. Instances abound where scavengers have been caught red-handed engaging in property theft and vandalism. The work adopted 'Crime Pattern Theory' and the Broken Window Theory. The research design is explorative in nature. It employs both a quantitative and qualitative approach. The target populations for the study were residents in the Uviwe, Ughelli North, and Okpe local government areas, Delta State, towns where scavenging activities and large dump sites exist, and the sample size is 51. A questionnaire was used for the data collection developed by the researchers. An in-depth interview was used to elicit information. The interview questions were structured with an open and close approach. Simple percentage and item mean analyses were used to analyse the research questionnaires. Any item above the mean benchmark of 2.5 was considered accepted, but anything below was rejected. Content analysis was employed for the in-depth interview. Findings from the study revealed that some scavengers have been caught red-handed and engaged in theft. It was recommended that stakeholders and their foot soldiers be issued licences to operate. And when found culpable, the licence should be withdrawn, which will serve as a deterrent to themselves and others within the profession and also be prosecuted in accordance with the stipulated laws.
Could ignorance on the part of parents and economic hardship be the reasons they fall prey to job... more Could ignorance on the part of parents and economic hardship be the reasons they fall prey to job deceit,
which might have led to teenager prostitution and baby factories, or could the parents be aware of the
practice and just want to use their child as a survival wage? It was against these backdrops that this study
examined ‘the Scourge of Job Deceit: Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria’. The
research design is explorative in nature. The sample size for the study was 35 residents in cities and towns
who identified as having experienced this act. A questionnaire was developed, titled Job Deceit:
Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria, which has a reliability coefficient of 0.75. In
scoring the instrument, the study adopted the measure of central tendency (the mean score). The highest
possible mean average was 4.00, while the least was 1.00; the mid-point mean was 2.50 (since it was a
four-point scale). Content analysis was used for the newspaper review. Findings from the study revealed
that people complain that most jobs' posters or banners with phone numbers promising huge pay are
deceitful. On this note, the study concluded that teenagers are lured into prostitution and babymaking in
baby factories on the premise of employment and financial liberation from poverty for their struggling
families. A recommendation was made that parents should desist from the act of giving their teenage
children to people who promise to help get them jobs in the city without prior notice.
Publication of the European Centre for Research Training and Development-UK, 2024
The amnesty programme in the Niger Delta is expected to improve the human capital development of ... more The amnesty programme in the Niger Delta is expected to improve the human capital development of the region and the country, which is presently low. Hence, the study investigated exploring funding mitigation for sustaining the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme. The study critically examined the role of private sector funding to the amnesty programme. The study was anchored on public-private partnership theory with the assertion that a philosophical approach to actualizing infrastructure services by leveraging private capital, know-how, and effectiveness while merging the advantages of the public and private sectors. The study adopted a qualitative approach for data collection. An in-depth interview (IDI) was used for data collection. The populations of the study were ex-militants in the Niger Delta state. The sample size is 15 exmilitants in the Niger Delta who have benefited from the amnesty programme. The IDI questions were structured in line with the two research questions. The findings revealed that private sector funding of the Niger Delta amnesty programmeme in the region would lead to continuity of the programmeme's burden of funding on the part of the federal and various states. It concluded that there is a need for the federal and state governments to seek funding from the private sector in areas of manpower training and reintegration of trained ex-militants into the world of work with appropriate functional skills. It was recommended that the government sensitise the public and private sector companies, in particular, to the need for support through funding in terms of financial or material goods that will help enhance the programme.
The study investigated ‘Family Pressure, Peer Influence, and Teenager’s Involvement in Prostituti... more The study investigated ‘Family Pressure, Peer Influence, and Teenager’s Involvement in Prostitution’. The study area was Delta State. The target population for the study was teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 found in some brothels, on the street at night, and in guest houses involved in prostitution as a way of surviving a hard time. The sample size is 120 teenagers. The questionnaire was developed by the researcher and validated by experts in the field of measurement and evaluation. Both instruments have a reliability of 0.78 and 0.85, respectively. An in-depth interview was conducted with six respondents; this was made possible by the participant observation method adopted by the research. A photograph was taken. A semi-structured interview guide was used for the IDI. The researcher transcribed the data acquired from the in-depth interviews through the use of a recording device, and they were compared with the notes taken by the note-taker during the meetings. Both the transcribed tapes and the field notes were utilized for data analysis. Simple regression was used to test the first two hypotheses, and multiple regression was used to analyzing the last hypothesis, as well as content analysis for the In-depth interview. Findings from the study revealed that peer influences are a major variable that propels teenagers into prostitution, and a lack of economic power has put strains on parents to send their girl child to the city in the name of searching for green pasture, who end up becoming prostitutes. A recommendation was made that parents should take full responsibility for the upbringing of their children and should desist from giving their children economic favors from friends and relatives. In most cases, such children end up becoming prostitutes and armed robbers.
F U O Y E Journal of Criminology and Security Studies (IJCSS), Nov 2023
The study researched Nigerian Afrobeat Lyrics as a Predictor of Juvenile Involvement in Internet ... more The study researched Nigerian Afrobeat Lyrics as a Predictor of Juvenile Involvement in Internet Fraud in Delta State. Adopted ‘Language Interactionist Theory of Social Learning’ as the theoretical frame. The study adopted a correlational survey design. The population of the study consists of 23,980 senior secondary school students in Delta State, while the sample size of the study is 987 students. A simple random sample was used in the selection of 21 senior secondary students in 47 public schools. The instruments used while collecting data for the study are The Nigeria Afrobeat Lyrics Questionnaire (NABLQ) and the Juvenile Involvement in Internet Fraud Questionnaire (JIIFQ). Each questionnaire is comprised of two sections (A and B). Section "A" contained the sociodemographic information, and Section "B" contained questions and the views of respondents. Nigerian Afrobeat lyrics as a predictor of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta State An inferential statistic (ANOVA) was used to test both hypotheses. Findings from the study reveal that Nigerian afrobeat lyrics and Juvenile involvement significantly predict internet fraud in Delta State. Juvenile involvement was the best predictor of internet fraud due to the content of Nigerian afrobeat lyrics. The recommendation was that parents and guardians should caution their children, and the government, through their regulatory boards in the entertainment industry, should step up by conducting a multistage censorship before music is airborne in public space. Keyword: Afrobeat Lyrics, Predictor, Juvenile, Internet Fraud
Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies (SGOJAHDS), 2023
Despite the numerous benefits of social media, they are capable of facilitating crime through som... more Despite the numerous benefits of social media, they are capable of facilitating crime through some inherent features. Hence, this study examined Social Media and Criminality: A Focus on Anonymity and Validity among Youths in Delta State, Nigeria. The study was geographically delimited to Delta Central Senatorial District. Two research hypotheses were tested in the study. The population of the study comprised youths resident in Delta State. In line with this, a sample of four hundred (400) respondents was drawn for the study, using the cluster random sampling technique. The respondents were randomly selected from the different geographical blocs in the Senatorial District. The method of data analysis involved the use of Pearson product-moment correlation statistical tool. The analysis of data revealed that: there is a significant relationship between social media anonymity and youths' involvement in criminal activities and also a relationship exists between the quest for validation on social media and illegal pursuits among youths in Delta State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the government should organise cyber-training programmes that are targeted at youths in Delta State bordering on how to use social media for legally profitable activities rather than criminal ones and implement cyber security safety awareness programmes to educate youths in Delta State on how to ward off criminal activities targeted towards them on social media, among others.
Scholars International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, 2023
Police checkpoints have come to be associated with extortion in Imo State, and motorists frequent... more Police checkpoints have come to be associated with extortion in Imo State, and motorists frequently become victims of a well-established pattern of unethical behavior. This work, 'Security Check Points and Police Extortion: A Study of Transport Corridors in Imo State, Nigeria', sought to investigate and understand the nature and pattern of such extortion, its significant effects on drivers, and society at large. The objective of the study is to comprehend the dynamics of this widespread problem and shed light on its deep-seated roots and wide-ranging effects. Data was primarily gathered, methodically coded, and analysed using an interpretivist philosophy and qualitative methods to help the study delve deeply into the various tactics used by the police to extort money from motorists, such as arbitrary searches, illegal fines, and intimidation tactics. Adopting Strain Anomie Theory, the study analysed the methods used at these checkpoints. The effects of this extortion scheme go beyond just the financial losses for drivers. But there is a deterioration of public confidence among the police organisation and personnel. Considering a multifaceted approach to dealing with this issue The study recommends that the police force urgently needs fundamental reforms, covering greater training, stricter supervision procedures, and increased accountability standards. Imo State can aim to eliminate this harmful behaviour and restore faith in the police institution through a concerted effort involving other law enforcement agencies, civic society, and the general public, ultimately building a safer and more just society for all.
The study investigates the traditional values and sexual orientation of adolescents in secondary ... more The study investigates the traditional values and sexual orientation of adolescents in secondary school in Delta State. The theoretical frame for the work is the Social Bond Theory. The study is carried out using both quantitative and qualitative research. A descriptive research design and in-depth interviews (IDIs) are used for the study. The study area is the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. The population of public secondary schools is 26, with about 16,783 senior secondary school students. The sample size is 520 senior secondary school students. The questionnaire titled "Traditional Values and Adolescent Sexual Orientation of Secondary School Students" is used for data collection. It has a reliability of 0.78. A median item is used to answer the research question. The benchmark of acceptance for any item is 2.5, and anything below 2.5 is rejected. The content analysis is applied to the in-depth interviews. Findings from the study revealed that adolesc...
This study sought to investigate "get rich quick syndrome": the involvement of juveniles
in spo... more This study sought to investigate "get rich quick syndrome": the involvement of juveniles
in sports gambling in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State. The study design is a
correlational survey that explains relationships between two or more variables (get-richquick syndrome and juvenile involvement in sports betting). The research employed
"rational choice theory" to explain the phenomena of "get quick syndrome" and "juvenile
involvement in sports betting and gambling." The population of this study consisted of
62,451 students from 178 public secondary schools in Delta Central Senatorial District.
The sample size of 2400 junior and senior secondary students from the eight (8)
sampled schools was used for the study. The instruments that were used for the study
were questionnaires. The questionnaire consisted of two sections (A and B). Section A
contained socio-demographic information, and Section B contained questions and views
of respondents on the "get rich quick syndrome" and juvenile involvement in sport
gambling in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State. An inferential statistic was
used in testing the hypotheses, while Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC)
was used to test hypothesis one and an independent t-test for hypothesis two of the
study. Findings from the study revealed that there is a strong and positive correlation
between get-rich-quick syndrome and juvenile involvement in sports gambling in the
Delta Central Senatorial District in Delta State. A recommendation was made that
sensitization and workshops should be effectively organized by school counselors to
educate juveniles on the damage and adverse effects of sports gambling as well as getrich-quick syndrome on their lives.
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research, 2023
The researcher investigated parental support and juvenile involvement in internet fraud in the De... more The researcher investigated parental support and juvenile involvement in internet fraud in the Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State. Two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 levels of significance. The Relative Deprivation Theory was used to explain why parents might support internet fraud. Hence, the theory is very cogent, as it explains the fact that a parent who feels relatively deprived might vent their frustration by encouraging their offspring to seek an alternative route (internet fraud) to achieve material wealth. The study used a descriptive survey research design. All SS 1-2 students who registered in public secondary schools in the Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State make up the target population. The sample consisted of 480 students, 160 from each of the three constituencies (Aniocha/Oshimili, Ika, and Ndokwa/Ukuwani), who were specifically chosen from the three constituencies using stratified random selection techniques. A questionnaire on parental support and Juvenile involvement in internet fraud was used for data collection. At a 0.05 level of significance, the T-test statistic was utilized to evaluate the stated hypotheses. Findings from the study reveal that there is a significant difference in parental materialism support and juvenile involvement in internet fraud. Recommendations were made that parents should not place much emphasis on materialism but rather encourage and foster positive and socially acceptable behavior, such as honesty, contentment, discipline, and so on, rather than sending their juveniles to HK (the hustle kingdom) to make money through internet fraud.
The study investigates the traditional values and sexual orientation of adolescents in secondary ... more The study investigates the traditional values and sexual orientation of adolescents in secondary school in Delta State. The theoretical frame for the work is the Social Bond Theory. The study is carried out using both quantitative and qualitative research. A descriptive research design and in-depth interviews (IDIs) are used for the study. The study area is the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. The population of public secondary schools is 26, with about 16,783 senior secondary school students. The sample size is 520 senior secondary school students. The questionnaire titled "Traditional Values and Adolescent Sexual Orientation of Secondary School Students" is used for data collection. It has a reliability of 0.78. A median item is used to answer the research question. The benchmark of acceptance for any item is 2.5, and anything below 2.5 is rejected. The content analysis is applied to the in-depth interviews. Findings from the study revealed that adolescents might not directly support same-sex behaviour due to the traditional values in place emanating from stigma. Also, some students might get involved in same-sex practice if they are opportune to travel out of the country; this implies that the only obstacle to such practice is traditional values. A recommendation was made that parents should educate their children about sexual orientation about our traditional values from infancy until adolescence and stop seeing it as taboo.
Global Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
The study investigates the role of Nigeria security and civil defense corps in policing crude oil... more The study investigates the role of Nigeria security and civil defense corps in policing crude oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom State. The ex-post factor design was used to generate data for the study. The population was 2173 respondents from were a sample of 337 was selected through stratified and simple random sampling technique. A 24- item self-developed questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data. Using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) at 0.05 level of significance, the results among others showed that safeguarding oil facilities and policing of crude oil bunkering activities are positively and significant related; partnership by NSCDC and policing of crude oil bunkering are positively related and significant; significant positive relationship exist between NSCDC activities and policing of crude oil; and finally, funding of NSCDC and policing of crude oil bunkering are significant and positively related. Accordingly, it is recommended, among others, that...
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research
The study examined core family values as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in D... more The study examined core family values as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta state, Nigeria. A comprehensive background of the study amongst others was examined that discussed the problem of the study. Several related literature was reviewed in line with the sub-themes of the study that examined the family values in Nigeria, Family Factors Influencing Juvenile Involvement in Crime, internet fraud and types of internet fraud and Causes of Internet Fraud among Juvenile. The research design adopted for the study was the correlational survey design. This was applied through the use of the questionnaire and in-depth interview; the research instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was administered to sample of 591 respondents and 24 respondents for in-depth interview through the use of multi-stage sampling method that was employed to randomly select respondents. The descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation technique were used to analyze the dat...
International journal of scientific and research publications, Nov 24, 2022
The study examined socioeconomic status and peer influence as correlate of juvenile involvement i... more The study examined socioeconomic status and peer influence as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta state, Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study was the correlational survey design. This was applied through the use of the questionnaire and in-depth interview; the research instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was administered to sample of 591 respondents and 24 respondents for in-depth interview through the use of multi-stage sampling method that was employed to randomly select respondents. The descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation technique were used to analyze the data obtained from the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the descriptive data comprising the bio-data in frequencies and percentages while the hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). The study concluded that there is a very low negative correlation between family socioeconomic status and juvenile involvement in internet fraud, and also there is a moderate positive correlation between peer pressure influences and juvenile involvement in internet fraud the lower the level of core family values, the higher the juvenile involvement in internet fraud and vice versa. This was the basis upon which contribution to knowledge and recommendations were put forward for further studies.
The study investigates the role of Nigeria security and civil defense corps in policing crude oil... more The study investigates the role of Nigeria security and civil defense corps in policing crude oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom State. The ex-post factor design was used to generate data for the study. The population was 2173 respondents from were a sample of 337 was selected through stratified and simple random sampling technique. A 24-item self-developed questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data. Using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) at 0.05 level of significance, the results among others showed that safeguarding oil facilities and policing of crude oil bunkering activities are positively and significant related; partnership by NSCDC and policing of crude oil bunkering are positively related and significant; significant positive relationship exist between NSCDC activities and policing of crude oil; and finally, funding of NSCDC and policing of crude oil bunkering are significant and positively related. Accordingly, it is recommended, among others, that Behaviour change communication (BCC) strategy is necessary to reorient and re-conscientize security operatives for the need for synergy to ensure security effectiveness on oil bunkering activities in Akwa Ibom State.
The study sought to investigate Indigenous counselling techniques in curbing the deviance of
ind... more The study sought to investigate Indigenous counselling techniques in curbing the deviance of indecent dressing among undergraduate students in Delta State. The reign of skimpy dresses on campus has turned many campuses to fashion runways. However, besides wearing short skirts, some male and female undergraduate students throw caution to the wind by displaying their boobs and earrings as a cheap means of getting attention. The study was guided by two research question. The study design was survey research design. The population of the study is 21, 320 undergraduate students in Delta State University Abraka and College of Education undergraduate students in Warri, Delta State. The sample size is 2132 undergraduate students both from Delta State University Abraka and College of Education Warri. The instrument that was used for collecting the data for this research was structured questionnaire which was developed by the researcher in line with the specific objectives and research questions. The questionnaire was drafted in two sections. Findings from the study revealed the various forms of indecent dressing common among undergraduate students, which are stated as follows; Look but don’t touch dressing, Tight-fitting clothes, Show Back and My Bra is Cute dressing, See my Navel / Belly dressing, and Jeans trousers that expose some parts of the buttocks and even the line of the buttocks. Moreso, recommendations was made that Lecturers should be authorized to refuse indecently dressed students in their classes and stop attending to such.
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research Vol.8, No.4 pp.1-13, 2022 Print ISSN: ISSN 2059-1209, 2022
The study examined core family values as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in D... more The study examined core family values as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta state, Nigeria. A comprehensive background of the study amongst others was examined that discussed the problem of the study. Several related literature was reviewed in line with the sub-themes of the study that examined the family values in Nigeria, Family Factors Influencing Juvenile Involvement in Crime, internet fraud and types of internet fraud and Causes of Internet Fraud among Juvenile. The research design adopted for the study was the correlational survey design. This was applied through the use of the questionnaire and in-depth interview; the research instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was administered to sample of 591 respondents and 24 respondents for indepth interview through the use of multi-stage sampling method that was employed to randomly select respondents. The descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation technique were used to analyze the data obtained from the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the descriptive data comprising the bio-data in frequencies and percentages while the hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). The study concluded that the lower the level of core family values, the higher the juvenile involvement in internet fraud and vice versa. This was the basis upon which contribution to knowledge and recommendations were put forward for further studies.
Ilorin Journal of Criminology and Security Studies, 2023
Men and women in search of real love also fall prey to these scammers, losing resources (money, t... more Men and women in search of real love also fall prey to these scammers, losing resources (money, time, psychological pains, and other material things) due to the anonymity shield the internet space provides its users, making the cloning of identities possible. The work utilised a quantitative and qualitative research design. The study sampled the views of 15 arrested internet fraudsters, also known as ‘yahoo-boys’, in police custody in Warri and Asaba metropolises of Delta State, Nigeria. The instruments used were a questionnaire, an in-depth interview, and an exploration approach. Descriptive statistics were used in testing research question one, while research question two employed the IDI and exploration approaches (newspaper reviews). Findings from the study revealed the various forms of internet fraud in cyberspace due to its anonymous nature. The different forms of internet fraud in cyberspace might have been possible due to the privacy individuals enjoy in cyberspace as their identity is secured. The study concludes that the anonymity of cyberspace has encouraged a flock of youths to welcome internet fraud as an alternative source of livelihood and wealth creation venture. It was recommended that since youths are the most involved in this crime, there is a need for them to be re-oriented and re-educated so as to disabuse their minds of internet fraud.
Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), 2024
Risky behaviour have debilitating consequences for the lives of adolescents, especially in the ar... more Risky behaviour have debilitating consequences for the lives of adolescents, especially in the areas of health, psychological growth, and social growth. The consequences of adolescent risky behaviour outweigh the benefits, sometimes amounting to sudden death, irreparable injuries, or life-threatening illnesses and diseases. Adolescents' today take part actively in cultism, as the activities are deadly, which might shorten the life of the individual. This might lead members to fighting, injury, drug use, truancy, excommunication, imprisonment, and death. The factors responsible for why adolescents get involved in risky behaviours (mainly drug use and abuse, sex, internet fraud, vandalism, and cultism) are almost similar to why other people do so. On this note, the work adopts two major theories to explain risk-taking behaviours among adolescents; they are stated below as follows: The Differential Association Theory and Broken Windows Theory. There are several risk-taking behaviours among contemporary adolescents in Nigeria. The study looked at five major risk-taking behaviours that are most common among adolescents in Nigeria: sexual intercourse, drug use and abuse, cultism, reckless driving, and internet fraud. The study also established that adolescents indulge more in risk-taking behaviour than other members of society, reflecting drug use and abuse and partaking in sexual activities that are unprotected, especially with multiple partners. it was recommended that families should create support groups where Parents and other family members can support and assist children in handling peer pressure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2024
The paper sought to juxtapose 'We don't steal nor vandalise; we only value waste': the Scavengers... more The paper sought to juxtapose 'We don't steal nor vandalise; we only value waste': the Scavengers phenomenon in Nigeria. Instances abound where scavengers have been caught red-handed engaging in property theft and vandalism. The work adopted 'Crime Pattern Theory' and the Broken Window Theory. The research design is explorative in nature. It employs both a quantitative and qualitative approach. The target populations for the study were residents in the Uviwe, Ughelli North, and Okpe local government areas, Delta State, towns where scavenging activities and large dump sites exist, and the sample size is 51. A questionnaire was used for the data collection developed by the researchers. An in-depth interview was used to elicit information. The interview questions were structured with an open and close approach. Simple percentage and item mean analyses were used to analyse the research questionnaires. Any item above the mean benchmark of 2.5 was considered accepted, but anything below was rejected. Content analysis was employed for the in-depth interview. Findings from the study revealed that some scavengers have been caught red-handed and engaged in theft. It was recommended that stakeholders and their foot soldiers be issued licences to operate. And when found culpable, the licence should be withdrawn, which will serve as a deterrent to themselves and others within the profession and also be prosecuted in accordance with the stipulated laws.
Could ignorance on the part of parents and economic hardship be the reasons they fall prey to job... more Could ignorance on the part of parents and economic hardship be the reasons they fall prey to job deceit,
which might have led to teenager prostitution and baby factories, or could the parents be aware of the
practice and just want to use their child as a survival wage? It was against these backdrops that this study
examined ‘the Scourge of Job Deceit: Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria’. The
research design is explorative in nature. The sample size for the study was 35 residents in cities and towns
who identified as having experienced this act. A questionnaire was developed, titled Job Deceit:
Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria, which has a reliability coefficient of 0.75. In
scoring the instrument, the study adopted the measure of central tendency (the mean score). The highest
possible mean average was 4.00, while the least was 1.00; the mid-point mean was 2.50 (since it was a
four-point scale). Content analysis was used for the newspaper review. Findings from the study revealed
that people complain that most jobs' posters or banners with phone numbers promising huge pay are
deceitful. On this note, the study concluded that teenagers are lured into prostitution and babymaking in
baby factories on the premise of employment and financial liberation from poverty for their struggling
families. A recommendation was made that parents should desist from the act of giving their teenage
children to people who promise to help get them jobs in the city without prior notice.
Publication of the European Centre for Research Training and Development-UK, 2024
The amnesty programme in the Niger Delta is expected to improve the human capital development of ... more The amnesty programme in the Niger Delta is expected to improve the human capital development of the region and the country, which is presently low. Hence, the study investigated exploring funding mitigation for sustaining the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme. The study critically examined the role of private sector funding to the amnesty programme. The study was anchored on public-private partnership theory with the assertion that a philosophical approach to actualizing infrastructure services by leveraging private capital, know-how, and effectiveness while merging the advantages of the public and private sectors. The study adopted a qualitative approach for data collection. An in-depth interview (IDI) was used for data collection. The populations of the study were ex-militants in the Niger Delta state. The sample size is 15 exmilitants in the Niger Delta who have benefited from the amnesty programme. The IDI questions were structured in line with the two research questions. The findings revealed that private sector funding of the Niger Delta amnesty programmeme in the region would lead to continuity of the programmeme's burden of funding on the part of the federal and various states. It concluded that there is a need for the federal and state governments to seek funding from the private sector in areas of manpower training and reintegration of trained ex-militants into the world of work with appropriate functional skills. It was recommended that the government sensitise the public and private sector companies, in particular, to the need for support through funding in terms of financial or material goods that will help enhance the programme.
The study investigated ‘Family Pressure, Peer Influence, and Teenager’s Involvement in Prostituti... more The study investigated ‘Family Pressure, Peer Influence, and Teenager’s Involvement in Prostitution’. The study area was Delta State. The target population for the study was teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 found in some brothels, on the street at night, and in guest houses involved in prostitution as a way of surviving a hard time. The sample size is 120 teenagers. The questionnaire was developed by the researcher and validated by experts in the field of measurement and evaluation. Both instruments have a reliability of 0.78 and 0.85, respectively. An in-depth interview was conducted with six respondents; this was made possible by the participant observation method adopted by the research. A photograph was taken. A semi-structured interview guide was used for the IDI. The researcher transcribed the data acquired from the in-depth interviews through the use of a recording device, and they were compared with the notes taken by the note-taker during the meetings. Both the transcribed tapes and the field notes were utilized for data analysis. Simple regression was used to test the first two hypotheses, and multiple regression was used to analyzing the last hypothesis, as well as content analysis for the In-depth interview. Findings from the study revealed that peer influences are a major variable that propels teenagers into prostitution, and a lack of economic power has put strains on parents to send their girl child to the city in the name of searching for green pasture, who end up becoming prostitutes. A recommendation was made that parents should take full responsibility for the upbringing of their children and should desist from giving their children economic favors from friends and relatives. In most cases, such children end up becoming prostitutes and armed robbers.
F U O Y E Journal of Criminology and Security Studies (IJCSS), Nov 2023
The study researched Nigerian Afrobeat Lyrics as a Predictor of Juvenile Involvement in Internet ... more The study researched Nigerian Afrobeat Lyrics as a Predictor of Juvenile Involvement in Internet Fraud in Delta State. Adopted ‘Language Interactionist Theory of Social Learning’ as the theoretical frame. The study adopted a correlational survey design. The population of the study consists of 23,980 senior secondary school students in Delta State, while the sample size of the study is 987 students. A simple random sample was used in the selection of 21 senior secondary students in 47 public schools. The instruments used while collecting data for the study are The Nigeria Afrobeat Lyrics Questionnaire (NABLQ) and the Juvenile Involvement in Internet Fraud Questionnaire (JIIFQ). Each questionnaire is comprised of two sections (A and B). Section "A" contained the sociodemographic information, and Section "B" contained questions and the views of respondents. Nigerian Afrobeat lyrics as a predictor of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta State An inferential statistic (ANOVA) was used to test both hypotheses. Findings from the study reveal that Nigerian afrobeat lyrics and Juvenile involvement significantly predict internet fraud in Delta State. Juvenile involvement was the best predictor of internet fraud due to the content of Nigerian afrobeat lyrics. The recommendation was that parents and guardians should caution their children, and the government, through their regulatory boards in the entertainment industry, should step up by conducting a multistage censorship before music is airborne in public space. Keyword: Afrobeat Lyrics, Predictor, Juvenile, Internet Fraud
Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies (SGOJAHDS), 2023
Despite the numerous benefits of social media, they are capable of facilitating crime through som... more Despite the numerous benefits of social media, they are capable of facilitating crime through some inherent features. Hence, this study examined Social Media and Criminality: A Focus on Anonymity and Validity among Youths in Delta State, Nigeria. The study was geographically delimited to Delta Central Senatorial District. Two research hypotheses were tested in the study. The population of the study comprised youths resident in Delta State. In line with this, a sample of four hundred (400) respondents was drawn for the study, using the cluster random sampling technique. The respondents were randomly selected from the different geographical blocs in the Senatorial District. The method of data analysis involved the use of Pearson product-moment correlation statistical tool. The analysis of data revealed that: there is a significant relationship between social media anonymity and youths' involvement in criminal activities and also a relationship exists between the quest for validation on social media and illegal pursuits among youths in Delta State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the government should organise cyber-training programmes that are targeted at youths in Delta State bordering on how to use social media for legally profitable activities rather than criminal ones and implement cyber security safety awareness programmes to educate youths in Delta State on how to ward off criminal activities targeted towards them on social media, among others.
Scholars International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, 2023
Police checkpoints have come to be associated with extortion in Imo State, and motorists frequent... more Police checkpoints have come to be associated with extortion in Imo State, and motorists frequently become victims of a well-established pattern of unethical behavior. This work, 'Security Check Points and Police Extortion: A Study of Transport Corridors in Imo State, Nigeria', sought to investigate and understand the nature and pattern of such extortion, its significant effects on drivers, and society at large. The objective of the study is to comprehend the dynamics of this widespread problem and shed light on its deep-seated roots and wide-ranging effects. Data was primarily gathered, methodically coded, and analysed using an interpretivist philosophy and qualitative methods to help the study delve deeply into the various tactics used by the police to extort money from motorists, such as arbitrary searches, illegal fines, and intimidation tactics. Adopting Strain Anomie Theory, the study analysed the methods used at these checkpoints. The effects of this extortion scheme go beyond just the financial losses for drivers. But there is a deterioration of public confidence among the police organisation and personnel. Considering a multifaceted approach to dealing with this issue The study recommends that the police force urgently needs fundamental reforms, covering greater training, stricter supervision procedures, and increased accountability standards. Imo State can aim to eliminate this harmful behaviour and restore faith in the police institution through a concerted effort involving other law enforcement agencies, civic society, and the general public, ultimately building a safer and more just society for all.
The study investigates the traditional values and sexual orientation of adolescents in secondary ... more The study investigates the traditional values and sexual orientation of adolescents in secondary school in Delta State. The theoretical frame for the work is the Social Bond Theory. The study is carried out using both quantitative and qualitative research. A descriptive research design and in-depth interviews (IDIs) are used for the study. The study area is the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. The population of public secondary schools is 26, with about 16,783 senior secondary school students. The sample size is 520 senior secondary school students. The questionnaire titled "Traditional Values and Adolescent Sexual Orientation of Secondary School Students" is used for data collection. It has a reliability of 0.78. A median item is used to answer the research question. The benchmark of acceptance for any item is 2.5, and anything below 2.5 is rejected. The content analysis is applied to the in-depth interviews. Findings from the study revealed that adolesc...
This study sought to investigate "get rich quick syndrome": the involvement of juveniles
in spo... more This study sought to investigate "get rich quick syndrome": the involvement of juveniles
in sports gambling in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State. The study design is a
correlational survey that explains relationships between two or more variables (get-richquick syndrome and juvenile involvement in sports betting). The research employed
"rational choice theory" to explain the phenomena of "get quick syndrome" and "juvenile
involvement in sports betting and gambling." The population of this study consisted of
62,451 students from 178 public secondary schools in Delta Central Senatorial District.
The sample size of 2400 junior and senior secondary students from the eight (8)
sampled schools was used for the study. The instruments that were used for the study
were questionnaires. The questionnaire consisted of two sections (A and B). Section A
contained socio-demographic information, and Section B contained questions and views
of respondents on the "get rich quick syndrome" and juvenile involvement in sport
gambling in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State. An inferential statistic was
used in testing the hypotheses, while Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC)
was used to test hypothesis one and an independent t-test for hypothesis two of the
study. Findings from the study revealed that there is a strong and positive correlation
between get-rich-quick syndrome and juvenile involvement in sports gambling in the
Delta Central Senatorial District in Delta State. A recommendation was made that
sensitization and workshops should be effectively organized by school counselors to
educate juveniles on the damage and adverse effects of sports gambling as well as getrich-quick syndrome on their lives.
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research, 2023
The researcher investigated parental support and juvenile involvement in internet fraud in the De... more The researcher investigated parental support and juvenile involvement in internet fraud in the Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State. Two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 levels of significance. The Relative Deprivation Theory was used to explain why parents might support internet fraud. Hence, the theory is very cogent, as it explains the fact that a parent who feels relatively deprived might vent their frustration by encouraging their offspring to seek an alternative route (internet fraud) to achieve material wealth. The study used a descriptive survey research design. All SS 1-2 students who registered in public secondary schools in the Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State make up the target population. The sample consisted of 480 students, 160 from each of the three constituencies (Aniocha/Oshimili, Ika, and Ndokwa/Ukuwani), who were specifically chosen from the three constituencies using stratified random selection techniques. A questionnaire on parental support and Juvenile involvement in internet fraud was used for data collection. At a 0.05 level of significance, the T-test statistic was utilized to evaluate the stated hypotheses. Findings from the study reveal that there is a significant difference in parental materialism support and juvenile involvement in internet fraud. Recommendations were made that parents should not place much emphasis on materialism but rather encourage and foster positive and socially acceptable behavior, such as honesty, contentment, discipline, and so on, rather than sending their juveniles to HK (the hustle kingdom) to make money through internet fraud.
The study investigates the traditional values and sexual orientation of adolescents in secondary ... more The study investigates the traditional values and sexual orientation of adolescents in secondary school in Delta State. The theoretical frame for the work is the Social Bond Theory. The study is carried out using both quantitative and qualitative research. A descriptive research design and in-depth interviews (IDIs) are used for the study. The study area is the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. The population of public secondary schools is 26, with about 16,783 senior secondary school students. The sample size is 520 senior secondary school students. The questionnaire titled "Traditional Values and Adolescent Sexual Orientation of Secondary School Students" is used for data collection. It has a reliability of 0.78. A median item is used to answer the research question. The benchmark of acceptance for any item is 2.5, and anything below 2.5 is rejected. The content analysis is applied to the in-depth interviews. Findings from the study revealed that adolescents might not directly support same-sex behaviour due to the traditional values in place emanating from stigma. Also, some students might get involved in same-sex practice if they are opportune to travel out of the country; this implies that the only obstacle to such practice is traditional values. A recommendation was made that parents should educate their children about sexual orientation about our traditional values from infancy until adolescence and stop seeing it as taboo.
Global Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
The study investigates the role of Nigeria security and civil defense corps in policing crude oil... more The study investigates the role of Nigeria security and civil defense corps in policing crude oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom State. The ex-post factor design was used to generate data for the study. The population was 2173 respondents from were a sample of 337 was selected through stratified and simple random sampling technique. A 24- item self-developed questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data. Using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) at 0.05 level of significance, the results among others showed that safeguarding oil facilities and policing of crude oil bunkering activities are positively and significant related; partnership by NSCDC and policing of crude oil bunkering are positively related and significant; significant positive relationship exist between NSCDC activities and policing of crude oil; and finally, funding of NSCDC and policing of crude oil bunkering are significant and positively related. Accordingly, it is recommended, among others, that...
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research
The study examined core family values as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in D... more The study examined core family values as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta state, Nigeria. A comprehensive background of the study amongst others was examined that discussed the problem of the study. Several related literature was reviewed in line with the sub-themes of the study that examined the family values in Nigeria, Family Factors Influencing Juvenile Involvement in Crime, internet fraud and types of internet fraud and Causes of Internet Fraud among Juvenile. The research design adopted for the study was the correlational survey design. This was applied through the use of the questionnaire and in-depth interview; the research instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was administered to sample of 591 respondents and 24 respondents for in-depth interview through the use of multi-stage sampling method that was employed to randomly select respondents. The descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation technique were used to analyze the dat...
International journal of scientific and research publications, Nov 24, 2022
The study examined socioeconomic status and peer influence as correlate of juvenile involvement i... more The study examined socioeconomic status and peer influence as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta state, Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study was the correlational survey design. This was applied through the use of the questionnaire and in-depth interview; the research instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was administered to sample of 591 respondents and 24 respondents for in-depth interview through the use of multi-stage sampling method that was employed to randomly select respondents. The descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation technique were used to analyze the data obtained from the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the descriptive data comprising the bio-data in frequencies and percentages while the hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). The study concluded that there is a very low negative correlation between family socioeconomic status and juvenile involvement in internet fraud, and also there is a moderate positive correlation between peer pressure influences and juvenile involvement in internet fraud the lower the level of core family values, the higher the juvenile involvement in internet fraud and vice versa. This was the basis upon which contribution to knowledge and recommendations were put forward for further studies.
The study investigates the role of Nigeria security and civil defense corps in policing crude oil... more The study investigates the role of Nigeria security and civil defense corps in policing crude oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom State. The ex-post factor design was used to generate data for the study. The population was 2173 respondents from were a sample of 337 was selected through stratified and simple random sampling technique. A 24-item self-developed questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data. Using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) at 0.05 level of significance, the results among others showed that safeguarding oil facilities and policing of crude oil bunkering activities are positively and significant related; partnership by NSCDC and policing of crude oil bunkering are positively related and significant; significant positive relationship exist between NSCDC activities and policing of crude oil; and finally, funding of NSCDC and policing of crude oil bunkering are significant and positively related. Accordingly, it is recommended, among others, that Behaviour change communication (BCC) strategy is necessary to reorient and re-conscientize security operatives for the need for synergy to ensure security effectiveness on oil bunkering activities in Akwa Ibom State.
The study sought to investigate Indigenous counselling techniques in curbing the deviance of
ind... more The study sought to investigate Indigenous counselling techniques in curbing the deviance of indecent dressing among undergraduate students in Delta State. The reign of skimpy dresses on campus has turned many campuses to fashion runways. However, besides wearing short skirts, some male and female undergraduate students throw caution to the wind by displaying their boobs and earrings as a cheap means of getting attention. The study was guided by two research question. The study design was survey research design. The population of the study is 21, 320 undergraduate students in Delta State University Abraka and College of Education undergraduate students in Warri, Delta State. The sample size is 2132 undergraduate students both from Delta State University Abraka and College of Education Warri. The instrument that was used for collecting the data for this research was structured questionnaire which was developed by the researcher in line with the specific objectives and research questions. The questionnaire was drafted in two sections. Findings from the study revealed the various forms of indecent dressing common among undergraduate students, which are stated as follows; Look but don’t touch dressing, Tight-fitting clothes, Show Back and My Bra is Cute dressing, See my Navel / Belly dressing, and Jeans trousers that expose some parts of the buttocks and even the line of the buttocks. Moreso, recommendations was made that Lecturers should be authorized to refuse indecently dressed students in their classes and stop attending to such.
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research Vol.8, No.4 pp.1-13, 2022 Print ISSN: ISSN 2059-1209, 2022
The study examined core family values as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in D... more The study examined core family values as correlate of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta state, Nigeria. A comprehensive background of the study amongst others was examined that discussed the problem of the study. Several related literature was reviewed in line with the sub-themes of the study that examined the family values in Nigeria, Family Factors Influencing Juvenile Involvement in Crime, internet fraud and types of internet fraud and Causes of Internet Fraud among Juvenile. The research design adopted for the study was the correlational survey design. This was applied through the use of the questionnaire and in-depth interview; the research instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was administered to sample of 591 respondents and 24 respondents for indepth interview through the use of multi-stage sampling method that was employed to randomly select respondents. The descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation technique were used to analyze the data obtained from the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the descriptive data comprising the bio-data in frequencies and percentages while the hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). The study concluded that the lower the level of core family values, the higher the juvenile involvement in internet fraud and vice versa. This was the basis upon which contribution to knowledge and recommendations were put forward for further studies.
The study sought to investigate Indigenous counselling techniques in curbing the deviance of inde... more The study sought to investigate Indigenous counselling techniques in curbing the deviance of indecent dressing among undergraduate students in Delta State. The reign of skimpy dresses on campus has turned many campuses to fashion runways. However, besides wearing short skirts, some male and female undergraduate students throw caution to the wind by displaying their boobs and earrings as a cheap means of getting attention. The study was guided by two research question. The study design was survey research design. The population of the study is 21, 320 undergraduate students in Delta State University Abraka and College of Education undergraduate students in Warri, Delta State. The sample size is 2132 undergraduate students both from Delta State University Abraka and College of Education Warri. The instrument that was used for collecting the data for this research was structured questionnaire which was developed by the researcher in line with the specific objectives and research questions. The questionnaire was drafted in two sections. Findings from the study revealed the various forms of indecent dressing common among undergraduate students, which are stated as follows; Look but don't touch dressing, Tight-fitting clothes, Show Back and My Bra is Cute dressing, See my Navel / Belly dressing, and Jeans trousers that expose some parts of the buttocks and even the line of the buttocks. Moreso, recommendations was made that Lecturers should be authorized to refuse indecently dressed students in their classes and stop attending to such.
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psychological pains, and other material things) due to the anonymity shield the internet space provides its users,
making the cloning of identities possible. The work utilised a quantitative and qualitative research design. The study
sampled the views of 15 arrested internet fraudsters, also known as ‘yahoo-boys’, in police custody in Warri and
Asaba metropolises of Delta State, Nigeria. The instruments used were a questionnaire, an in-depth interview, and
an exploration approach. Descriptive statistics were used in testing research question one, while research question
two employed the IDI and exploration approaches (newspaper reviews). Findings from the study revealed the
various forms of internet fraud in cyberspace due to its anonymous nature. The different forms of internet fraud in
cyberspace might have been possible due to the privacy individuals enjoy in cyberspace as their identity is secured.
The study concludes that the anonymity of cyberspace has encouraged a flock of youths to welcome internet fraud as
an alternative source of livelihood and wealth creation venture. It was recommended that since youths are the most
involved in this crime, there is a need for them to be re-oriented and re-educated so as to disabuse their minds of
internet fraud.
which might have led to teenager prostitution and baby factories, or could the parents be aware of the
practice and just want to use their child as a survival wage? It was against these backdrops that this study
examined ‘the Scourge of Job Deceit: Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria’. The
research design is explorative in nature. The sample size for the study was 35 residents in cities and towns
who identified as having experienced this act. A questionnaire was developed, titled Job Deceit:
Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria, which has a reliability coefficient of 0.75. In
scoring the instrument, the study adopted the measure of central tendency (the mean score). The highest
possible mean average was 4.00, while the least was 1.00; the mid-point mean was 2.50 (since it was a
four-point scale). Content analysis was used for the newspaper review. Findings from the study revealed
that people complain that most jobs' posters or banners with phone numbers promising huge pay are
deceitful. On this note, the study concluded that teenagers are lured into prostitution and babymaking in
baby factories on the premise of employment and financial liberation from poverty for their struggling
families. A recommendation was made that parents should desist from the act of giving their teenage
children to people who promise to help get them jobs in the city without prior notice.
Fraud in Delta State. Adopted ‘Language Interactionist Theory of Social Learning’ as the theoretical frame. The study adopted a correlational survey design. The population of the study consists of 23,980 senior secondary school students in Delta State, while the sample size of the study is 987 students. A simple random sample was used in the selection of 21 senior secondary students in 47 public schools. The instruments used while collecting data for the study are The Nigeria Afrobeat Lyrics Questionnaire (NABLQ) and the Juvenile Involvement in Internet Fraud Questionnaire (JIIFQ). Each questionnaire is comprised of two sections (A and B). Section "A" contained the sociodemographic information, and Section "B" contained questions and the views of respondents. Nigerian Afrobeat lyrics as a predictor of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta State An inferential statistic (ANOVA) was used to test both hypotheses. Findings from the study reveal that Nigerian afrobeat lyrics and Juvenile involvement significantly predict internet fraud in Delta State. Juvenile involvement was the best predictor of internet fraud due to the content of Nigerian afrobeat lyrics. The recommendation was that parents and guardians should caution their children, and the government, through their regulatory boards in the entertainment industry, should step up by conducting a multistage censorship before music is airborne in public space.
Keyword: Afrobeat Lyrics, Predictor, Juvenile, Internet Fraud
in sports gambling in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State. The study design is a
correlational survey that explains relationships between two or more variables (get-richquick syndrome and juvenile involvement in sports betting). The research employed "rational choice theory" to explain the phenomena of "get quick syndrome" and "juvenile involvement in sports betting and gambling." The population of this study consisted of 62,451 students from 178 public secondary schools in Delta Central Senatorial District. The sample size of 2400 junior and senior secondary students from the eight (8) sampled schools was used for the study. The instruments that were used for the study were questionnaires. The questionnaire consisted of two sections (A and B). Section A
contained socio-demographic information, and Section B contained questions and views
of respondents on the "get rich quick syndrome" and juvenile involvement in sport gambling in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State. An inferential statistic was used in testing the hypotheses, while Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test hypothesis one and an independent t-test for hypothesis two of the study. Findings from the study revealed that there is a strong and positive correlation
between get-rich-quick syndrome and juvenile involvement in sports gambling in the Delta Central Senatorial District in Delta State. A recommendation was made that
sensitization and workshops should be effectively organized by school counselors to
educate juveniles on the damage and adverse effects of sports gambling as well as getrich-quick syndrome on their lives.
indecent dressing among undergraduate students in Delta State. The reign of skimpy dresses on
campus has turned many campuses to fashion runways. However, besides wearing short skirts,
some male and female undergraduate students throw caution to the wind by displaying their boobs
and earrings as a cheap means of getting attention. The study was guided by two research question.
The study design was survey research design. The population of the study is 21, 320 undergraduate
students in Delta State University Abraka and College of Education undergraduate students in
Warri, Delta State. The sample size is 2132 undergraduate students both from Delta State
University Abraka and College of Education Warri. The instrument that was used for collecting the
data for this research was structured questionnaire which was developed by the researcher in line
with the specific objectives and research questions. The questionnaire was drafted in two sections.
Findings from the study revealed the various forms of indecent dressing common among
undergraduate students, which are stated as follows; Look but don’t touch dressing, Tight-fitting
clothes, Show Back and My Bra is Cute dressing, See my Navel / Belly dressing, and Jeans trousers
that expose some parts of the buttocks and even the line of the buttocks. Moreso, recommendations
was made that Lecturers should be authorized to refuse indecently dressed students in their classes
and stop attending to such.
psychological pains, and other material things) due to the anonymity shield the internet space provides its users,
making the cloning of identities possible. The work utilised a quantitative and qualitative research design. The study
sampled the views of 15 arrested internet fraudsters, also known as ‘yahoo-boys’, in police custody in Warri and
Asaba metropolises of Delta State, Nigeria. The instruments used were a questionnaire, an in-depth interview, and
an exploration approach. Descriptive statistics were used in testing research question one, while research question
two employed the IDI and exploration approaches (newspaper reviews). Findings from the study revealed the
various forms of internet fraud in cyberspace due to its anonymous nature. The different forms of internet fraud in
cyberspace might have been possible due to the privacy individuals enjoy in cyberspace as their identity is secured.
The study concludes that the anonymity of cyberspace has encouraged a flock of youths to welcome internet fraud as
an alternative source of livelihood and wealth creation venture. It was recommended that since youths are the most
involved in this crime, there is a need for them to be re-oriented and re-educated so as to disabuse their minds of
internet fraud.
which might have led to teenager prostitution and baby factories, or could the parents be aware of the
practice and just want to use their child as a survival wage? It was against these backdrops that this study
examined ‘the Scourge of Job Deceit: Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria’. The
research design is explorative in nature. The sample size for the study was 35 residents in cities and towns
who identified as having experienced this act. A questionnaire was developed, titled Job Deceit:
Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria, which has a reliability coefficient of 0.75. In
scoring the instrument, the study adopted the measure of central tendency (the mean score). The highest
possible mean average was 4.00, while the least was 1.00; the mid-point mean was 2.50 (since it was a
four-point scale). Content analysis was used for the newspaper review. Findings from the study revealed
that people complain that most jobs' posters or banners with phone numbers promising huge pay are
deceitful. On this note, the study concluded that teenagers are lured into prostitution and babymaking in
baby factories on the premise of employment and financial liberation from poverty for their struggling
families. A recommendation was made that parents should desist from the act of giving their teenage
children to people who promise to help get them jobs in the city without prior notice.
Fraud in Delta State. Adopted ‘Language Interactionist Theory of Social Learning’ as the theoretical frame. The study adopted a correlational survey design. The population of the study consists of 23,980 senior secondary school students in Delta State, while the sample size of the study is 987 students. A simple random sample was used in the selection of 21 senior secondary students in 47 public schools. The instruments used while collecting data for the study are The Nigeria Afrobeat Lyrics Questionnaire (NABLQ) and the Juvenile Involvement in Internet Fraud Questionnaire (JIIFQ). Each questionnaire is comprised of two sections (A and B). Section "A" contained the sociodemographic information, and Section "B" contained questions and the views of respondents. Nigerian Afrobeat lyrics as a predictor of juvenile involvement in internet fraud in Delta State An inferential statistic (ANOVA) was used to test both hypotheses. Findings from the study reveal that Nigerian afrobeat lyrics and Juvenile involvement significantly predict internet fraud in Delta State. Juvenile involvement was the best predictor of internet fraud due to the content of Nigerian afrobeat lyrics. The recommendation was that parents and guardians should caution their children, and the government, through their regulatory boards in the entertainment industry, should step up by conducting a multistage censorship before music is airborne in public space.
Keyword: Afrobeat Lyrics, Predictor, Juvenile, Internet Fraud
in sports gambling in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State. The study design is a
correlational survey that explains relationships between two or more variables (get-richquick syndrome and juvenile involvement in sports betting). The research employed "rational choice theory" to explain the phenomena of "get quick syndrome" and "juvenile involvement in sports betting and gambling." The population of this study consisted of 62,451 students from 178 public secondary schools in Delta Central Senatorial District. The sample size of 2400 junior and senior secondary students from the eight (8) sampled schools was used for the study. The instruments that were used for the study were questionnaires. The questionnaire consisted of two sections (A and B). Section A
contained socio-demographic information, and Section B contained questions and views
of respondents on the "get rich quick syndrome" and juvenile involvement in sport gambling in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State. An inferential statistic was used in testing the hypotheses, while Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test hypothesis one and an independent t-test for hypothesis two of the study. Findings from the study revealed that there is a strong and positive correlation
between get-rich-quick syndrome and juvenile involvement in sports gambling in the Delta Central Senatorial District in Delta State. A recommendation was made that
sensitization and workshops should be effectively organized by school counselors to
educate juveniles on the damage and adverse effects of sports gambling as well as getrich-quick syndrome on their lives.
indecent dressing among undergraduate students in Delta State. The reign of skimpy dresses on
campus has turned many campuses to fashion runways. However, besides wearing short skirts,
some male and female undergraduate students throw caution to the wind by displaying their boobs
and earrings as a cheap means of getting attention. The study was guided by two research question.
The study design was survey research design. The population of the study is 21, 320 undergraduate
students in Delta State University Abraka and College of Education undergraduate students in
Warri, Delta State. The sample size is 2132 undergraduate students both from Delta State
University Abraka and College of Education Warri. The instrument that was used for collecting the
data for this research was structured questionnaire which was developed by the researcher in line
with the specific objectives and research questions. The questionnaire was drafted in two sections.
Findings from the study revealed the various forms of indecent dressing common among
undergraduate students, which are stated as follows; Look but don’t touch dressing, Tight-fitting
clothes, Show Back and My Bra is Cute dressing, See my Navel / Belly dressing, and Jeans trousers
that expose some parts of the buttocks and even the line of the buttocks. Moreso, recommendations
was made that Lecturers should be authorized to refuse indecently dressed students in their classes
and stop attending to such.