ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/274 These are articles published in journals by academics staff Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:05:04 GMT 2026-04-22T00:05:04Z ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/1452 Title: Boko Haram and the global war on terror Authors: Adesoji, A. O. Abstract: Although the Boko Haram crisis started like other riots before it and was initially treated as such, its escalation and metamorphosis from ordinary religious protest to insurgency has given an air of notoriety and fatality to it in Nigeria and across the borders of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. Despite being similar in orientation, philosophy, and modus operandi to the Maitatsine religious crises of 1980 to 1985 in Nigeria, the Boko Haram crisis is clearly marked out by its more virulent nature, its sophistication, the wider global attention it has attracted, its festering nature, and more significantly the seeming inability to bring it under control. Presented here are the views and perspectives of scholars on the origin and growth of the Boko Haram phenomenon in Nigeria, its philosophy and ideology, its strategies and tactics, and its progression from common religious crisis and eventual metamorphosis to insurgency. The highly volatile religious background from which the sect emerged and the central role played by Mohammed Yusuf in its nurturing and growth are discussed. Also discussed are the impact of and the writings of Ibn Taymiyya, among others, on the sect and the motivation it derives from the global jihad movement. The article examines and appraises the Nigerian government approach in seeking to contain the group and situate it in the context of the African states and global coalition against terror and discusses why the central government has struggled to firmly contain the group. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/1452 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/1286 Title: The new Pentecostal movement in Nigeria and the politics of belonging Authors: Adesoji, A. Abstract: The Pentecostal Movement in Nigeria, like elsewhere, is a distinctly Christian organization by virtue of what it professes and what characterizes it. Increased privileges for leaders, leadership visibility and leadership style have tended to encourage other aspirants to form similar organizations. Despite the existence of an umbrella association like the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, different centres have emerged, each seeking relevance and influence. Using historical and sociological approaches, this paper discusses the trends in the New Pentecostal Movement in Nigeria, identifies some characteristic types and probes into the basis for belonging, seeking to belong or otherwise. It also interrogates the strategies employed and its effectiveness or otherwise. Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/1286 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/1277 Title: Yoruba nationalism, power elite politics and the Nigerian state, 1948-2007 Authors: Adesoji, A. O. Abstract: Known for its political sophistication, the Yoruba remain a force in Nigerian Politics. But its political peculiarities have remained more of an albatross driving a wedge within the group and limiting its political influence in a highly competitive ethno-regional and religious inclined Nigerian polity. These peculiarities have distinguished the Yoruba and its brand of nationalism. But they have also given a contradictory perception of its ideology and philosophy on one hand and its leadership on the other hand. Using its acclaimed but seriously constrained Yoruba homogeneity as a basis, this paper argues that the inability of the elite to distinguish their intent or person from the collective good of the group has proved disastrous. The paper concludes that Yoruba nationalism has suffered serious reversals since the attainment of political independence with the seemingly unending acrimonious struggle for power and its attendant benefits. The paper suggests a re-definition and a re-alignment of ideology, leadership and people’s interest, without which the idea of Yoruba nationalism will be more of noise without substance and effect either within the group or in the larger Nigerian state. Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/1277 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/1255 Title: To be or Not to be: Should Government Fund Private Universities in Nigeria? Authors: Olaniyi, O.; Adesoji, A. Abstract: The issue of funding has been critical and fundamental in the discourse on the operation of Nigeria’s university system. Indeed, over the years, the issue has generated a lot of furor, with some calling for the government’s sole funding of the university system, while others believe the government has no business running and funding universities. To address the issue, several strategies have been adopted by successive governments in Nigeria, starting with the establishment of the Education Tax fund (ETF), which later metamorphosed into the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Despite these efforts, the issue has remained contentious as private universities that have been excluded from the TETFund funding have also joined the fray, also calling for inclusion in the TETFund funding. This study, therefore, examined the issue of funding as central to the discussion of the university system in Nigeria, the desirability or otherwise of the calls by private universities in the country for inclusion in the TETFund disbursed funds. In doing this, the study made use of secondary data sources, interpreting already existing works on the subject matter. The study argued that funding of university education should not be seen as the sole duty of government; rather, public and private universities alike should adopt the acceptable best practices worldwide where universities source funds independently of government through chair endowments from individuals and corporate organizations in order to ensure total autonomy of the university system Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/1255 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z