This study investigates the profound and symbiotic relationship between corruption and insecurity within the metropolitan context of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria. While the national discourse often treats these challenges in isolation, this research posits that entrenched corruption acts as a major catalyst for escalating insecurity, creating a cyclical impediment to socio-economic development.

Utilizing a case study approach and qualitative/quantitative data, the paper specifically examines how various forms of corruption—including the diversion of public security funds, the compromise of law enforcement recruitment and effectiveness, and general bureaucratic embezzlement (e.g., ghost payroll schemes)—directly contribute to the rise of specific crimes. Key security challenges analyzed include: kidnapping for ransom, armed robbery, and cultism/organized political violence.

The findings reveal that corruption within the state's administrative and security architecture not only depletes resources meant for effective policing and infrastructure but also fosters deep public mistrust, thereby hindering community cooperation critical for intelligence gathering. The study concludes that meaningful improvement in the security landscape of Benin City requires a holistic strategy that prioritizes comprehensive anti-corruption reforms within the government and security sectors to break the destructive feedback loop.

This research examines the phenomenon of godfatherism in Nigerian politics, using the 2016 and 2020 governorship elections in Edo State as a definitive case study. Godfatherism is understood as a form of political corruption where an influential individual (the godfather) anoints a less influential candidate (the godson) for leadership positions to exert authority and influence over governance. The study is necessitated by the deep entrenchment of this practice in the Nigerian political system, which often makes it difficult for young, independent aspirants to gain power without the backing of wealthy, older politicians. This dependency frequently results in rifts, as seen in the cases of Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Ambode in Lagos and Chris Uba/Chris Ngige in Anambra, where godfathers historically held the upper hand. However, the Edo State 2020 governorship election, which saw Governor Godwin Obaseki's re-election against the wishes of his former godfather, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, represented a significant moment of resistance. This event, hailed by political figures as a "declaration of independence from the anti-democratic forces of godfatherism," provides a crucial basis for assessing the concept's changing dynamics. The aim of this research is to analyze and document the issue of godfatherism in Nigerian politics through the lens of the 2016–2020 electoral cycle in Edo State. The specific objectives are to: Document the origin and evolution of godfatherism in Edo State. Analyze the role of godfatherism in the 2016 and 2020 governorship elections in Edo State. Assess the challenges and overall effect of godfatherism in the Edo State governorship election, and its implications for the future of democracy in Nigeria. The research adopts a narrative and interdisciplinary approach, utilizing both primary sources (oral interviews) and secondary sources (textbooks, journals, and newspapers) to provide a comprehensive analysis. By focusing on the 2020 election, the study seeks to unravel the concept of godfatherism and its diminishing influence in the face of growing political awareness and the will of the electorate in Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.

Excessive prostaglandin production had been reported to lead to uterine contraction and premature cervical changes contributing to preterm birth. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of negro pepper on the prostaglandin level during the gestation period of wistar rat. Sixteen (16) female wistar rats weighing 140 to 160 were purchased from the animal house of the Department of Anatomy, University of Benin. The rats were acclimatized for two weeks to the laboratory condition with free access to food and water.
The dry fruits after being grind were soaked with n- hexane using maceration method for 24 hrs and were filtered to obtain the filtrate which was evapourated to obtain the oil. The female rats were mated with male rate in the ratio of 2:1. The rats were grouped into 4 groups (A, B, C, D) in two phases (Germinal and Embryonic Phase) and administered negro pepper extract orally at the doses of 0.25ml/Kg, 0.5ml/Kg and 1ml/Kg respectively daily for 7 days. The rats were sacrificed using chloroforms ane thesia, the uterus was collect from the animal and homogenated with buffer solution and then centrifuged to collect the Supernatant which was used for the biochemical analysis.
The result were statistically analyzed, results obtained were expressed as mean ±SEM (Standard Error of Mean). Differences among the means were determined by one way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Values were considered statistically significant if P value is less than 0.05 (P<0.05). Results: there was a significant increase in PGE2 level at 0.5ml/kg compared with control, though there was no significant differences in PGE2 at 0.25ml/kg compared with control in the embryonic phase and there was a significant decrease in PGE2 at 0.25ml/kg and 0.5ml/g in the Germinal phase compared with control though there was no significant difference in 1.0ml/kg compared to control. In conclusion, Negro Pepper Extract at 0.5ml/kg significantly increased PGE2 level at the embryonic phase but significantly decreased PGE2 in 0.25ml/kg and 0.5ml/kg in the germinal phase compared to control showing that administration of negro pepper extract during pregnancy maybe detrimental to the pregnancy.

A geophysical survey was carried out at Edo State Development and Property Agency (EDPA)Housing Estate, Benin City to determine the depth to water table at four points within the study area. The Geophysical method used was the Electrical Resistivity Method. The Vertical Electrical Sounding technique was used in the survey with the Schlumberger Array being the electrode setup of choice. Four electrical soundings were carried out with the aid of ABEM SAS 300 terrameter set. The reduction of the acquired data was done with a spreadsheet software. The Interpretation was done using software such as IX1D. 3D field was used to generate subsurface maps.
The results of our interpretation show that in every VES sounding a prolific aquifer was located at relatively shallow depths. The depth to groundwater values from VES 1, 2, 3, and 4 show us a depth to water table of 87, 107, 85, and 93 metres respectively. The groundwater flow direction was also determined and the groundwater is considered to be safe as the depth to groundwater is high enough to be out of contact with underground sewage storages and also, the clay beds above the aquifers serve as filtering medium for infiltrating groundwater and escaping sewage.

The study was conducted to ascertain the impact of solid waste management on the environmental livability in Benin city. It reveals that the problems of Solid waste management, effects of solid waste on the environment as it is related to the livability, how data for this study were collected from the secondary and primary sources. The secondary data was gathered from extant literatures that borders on the subject matter while the primary data was collected from (126) respondents with the aid of questionnaire. The data gotten with the structured questionnaire was then analysed with statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 22, and presented using frequency count, percentage and tables discriminate dumping of solid waste can be controlled, and the solution towards achieving a better livable environment.The study found that indiscriminate dumping of solid wastes is a serious problem on Benin City. It was revealed that majority of the respondents earn below a monthly income of #51,000 though they have tertiary level education. It was revealed also that majority of the respondents are aware that poor solid waste management can be toxic to the environment. In terms of problems faced with solid waste collection in the study area, it was revealed that 24.6% affirmed lack of waste vehicles as the most prominent issue. Inadequate waste management workforce is the second major problem by 21.4% of respondents while 11 .8% and 19.0% stating that indiscriminate waste dumping and irregularity in waste collection by the waste managers are the major problems with waste collection in the study area.The study concluded that indiscriminate dumping of solid waste and poor solid waste management are the major problem in Benin City. Based on this findings, the study recommends that the government of Benin City (EDSWMB)should equip waste managers with better vehicles, and other equipment.Enforcing waste management laws to prevent the indiscriminate dumping of solid waste. Ensuring the removal of illegal waste managers from the system and ensuring adherence to the situated authority.

This study was carried out to investigate the influence of transformational leadership style has on student-athletes sports achievement in NUGA: University of Benin student-athletes as a case study. In order to carry out the study, three research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated which was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive survey research design was used for this study. The population of the study comprised 638 undergraduate student athletes in the University of Benin who train daily at the various sporting facilities within the UNIBEN Ugbowo main campus. The data was collected using simple random technique and a sample size of 200 undergraduate student-athletes was derived. The research instrument used for the study was a self-structured questionnaire. The validity of the instrument was subjected to scrutiny and the Cronbach alpha method of reliability technique was used to ascertain its reliability. The correlation coefficient computed was 0.76 indicating that the instrument was reliable. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages and means, while Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypothesis. From the Results, the current study indicates that student-athletes’ performances are influenced by the transformational leadership style of sports administrators to a high extent and significant differences were found to exist among male and female student-athletes as well as across the different age groups of student athletes as regards the influence of transformational leadership style of sports administrators on their sports performance. It was recommended among others therefore, that sports administrators practice transformational leadership style to achieve the best performance for student-athletes and it is necessary to create awareness among sports stakeholders in Nigeria about the importance of transformational leadership style of sports administrators in Universities.

This study is to examine the perceived Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Diabetes among uniform men in Benin city. The finding of this study will help uniform officers/men, health worker(health educator)and government to understand the importance of having the right knowledge, attitude and preventive measures against Diabetes Mellitus ( A case study of uniform men in Benin city) with the view of improving the attitude, knowledge among uniform officers/ men and planning preventive and control measures by providing information regarding the knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among uniform officers/ men in order to helps uniform officers/ men to cultivate a positive view of Diabetes Mellitus particularly those officers/ men with negative view. This work is divided into five chapters. Chapter one contains background to the study, statement of the problem of uniform men towards Diabetes, to suggest healthful preventive practices of Diabetes in helping uniform men facing the dilemma of Diabetes Mellitus as well as avoiding the effects and complications of having Diabetes Mellitus. Chapter two deals on review of literature, types, symptoms, risk factors, prevention and effects associated with Diabetes on uniform men. Chapter three deals on the methods which was a descriptive survey research and a total a hundred questionnaires administered to uniform men to fill and analysis were made and discussions were being made, in chapter four. In the last chapter, it deals with summary, conclusion, recommendation. Based on the findings it is advisable that uniform men practice healthful preventive methods in avoiding the effects and complications of Diabetes.

This Project presents a critical examination of Aristotle's concept of gender essentialism, which posits that women's biology determines their social roles and capacities. Through a liberal feminist lens, this analysis challenges Aristotle's hierarchical and binary view of gender, arguing that it perpetuates harmful stereotypes, limits women's potential, and reinforces patriarchal norms.

This study anchored on the tenets of Uses and gratificational Theory and The Social Involvement Theory investigated the perception of the Broadcast media to Skill acquisition programmes in Edo State, Benin City. The study became necessary as a result of the need to gain a stable and consistent financial standing in the present depreciating economy . Hence it became imperative to empirically ascertain the level of awareness and views of skill acquisition in the state. Using the survey design, questionnaire was employed to elicit data from 215 Native indigenes of three local government area of Benin City consisting of Ovia North East. Egor LGA and Ovia LGA through two stages
using the simple random sample and Cluster sampling procedure. It was discovered that the broadcast media perceive skill acquisition in a positive approach through their consistent and educational communication of skill acquisition programmes. Hence, this study conclude that the broadcast media perceive skill acquisition positivity and the audience as the selected State acknowledge this fact in prove of their knowledge and involvement in skill acquisition programmes , with the suggestion that the broadcast media improve more on its programmes presentation and ideas.

Fasting is a deliberate abstinence from normal meal(s) i.e. food and drinks, or failure to eat/drink for an unusual length of time. It is a common practice in Nigeria and other parts of the world by various groups and for various reasons ranging from spiritual, health, to experimental purposes. This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of fasting the sexual performance of male Wistar rats. Eighteen (18) adult wistar rats were randomly selected into a control group (group A) containing six (6) animals and two experimental groups (B and C) each containing six animals (n= 6 per group). Group A received normal rat feed and water, Group B were subjected to fasting for a period of six (6) hours per day for two weeks and Group C were subjected to fasting for a period of twelve (12) hours per day for two weeks. The result of this experiment showed that observable Teratozoospermia in Group B rats and Teratozoospermia with Asthenozoospermia in the Group C rats. Sperm cell count and liveability significantly decreased (p<0.05) in Group C rats. Sperm cell motility across the 3 groups of rats during this experiment showed statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in the progressive motility and of rats in Group A and
Group C. In conclusion, the study showed that subjecting the rats to fasting for 6-Hours per day had little to no consequential effect whereas subjection of the rats to 12-Hours fasting per day greatly affected the sexual performance of the rats with varying clinical presentations.