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Public Service: Meaning, Characteristics, Shortcomings & Improvements

Meaning of Public Service Public service refers to the activities, roles, and functions carried out by government institutions, agencies, and individuals to meet the needs of the general public and promote the common good. It involves providing essential services, enforcing laws and regulations, maintaining infrastructure, and addressing societal needs such as education, healthcare, safety, and […]

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MEANING OF ELECTION

An election can be defined as an act, or process of voting for a candidate to represent the people of a country in the various arms of government. The concept of election implies that the voters have wider choices and can choose among them that will transform the country. IMPORTANCE OF ELECTION Choice of leaders:

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The Current Nigerian Constitution

Meaning The Nigerian Constitution is the supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It provides the framework for the governance and administration of the country, establishing the powers and responsibilities of the government institutions, as well as the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens. The current Nigerian Constitution was adopted on May 29,

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Human Rights: Characteristics & Category

Characteristics and category of human rights Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, or any other characteristic. They are considered essential for maintaining human dignity, promoting equality, and fostering a just and fair society. To ensure their protection and enforcement, human rights are often codified

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Law and Order

Law This means the whole system of rules that citizens of a country or organised group of people are expected to obey. Laws are made by the government through the legislature, which is an organ of government in a democratic state or country. Laws are made according to the constitution of a country. ORDER This

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What is Cultism?

Cultism is the membership and operation of cults. It involves secret activities where the members behave in ways that are not acceptable by society. There are many cults in Nigeria especially in tertiary educational institutions and some secondary schools making life unbearable for those who go about their affairs peacefully. Their operations are secret and

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The Role of Citizen in Constitutional Developments

1. Citizens vote to elect their representatives to the National Assembly and House of Representatives, they are the major pillars in sponsoring bills to amend any section of the constitution. 2. Sending memorandum to the National Assembly and House of Representatives on the portion that needs to be reviewed. This memorandum will serve as part

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SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES IN INTER-COMMUNAL SOCIETIES

Inter-communal societies have their gains as well as their challenges. There is no human relationship that is free from disagreements or misunderstanding. Communal societies are no exempted from this rule. Due to the simple way of life of villagers, conflict resolution in such community is also simple. However, where serious issues are involved it may

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FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO SUCCESS OF RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD

The following factors are required to bring about responsible parenthood. Effective Education: Good education is one factor that can lead to successful responsible parenthood. Education gives the necessary exposure and knowledge that will help the parents to attend to the needs of their children. Good Values System: The exhibition of positive values in the society

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State Security Service

The SSS in the federal government law enforcement agency in Nigeria it helps in internal policing. FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE SECURITY SERVICE Defending and protecting the federal government against domestic threats. Upholding and enforcing criminal laws in Nigeria. Providing leadership and criminal justice services to both federal and state law – enforcement agencies. Protection of

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TYPES OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights are a set of fundamental rights and freedoms that are inherent to all individuals, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, religion, or any other status. These rights are considered universal, inalienable, and indivisible, meaning they apply to every person equally and cannot be taken away or separated from one another. Human rights encompass

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Importance Of Citizens’ Rights and Duties

Citizens’ rights and duties play a crucial role in the functioning of a democratic society. These rights and duties are reciprocal and interdependent, and they serve as the foundation for a just and harmonious social order. Here are some key points highlighting the importance of citizens’ rights and duties: 1. Protection of Individual Liberty: Citizens’

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Citizenship

Citizen A citizen is someone who enjoys full political rights in a state and in return performs certain duties to the state. A citizen, therefore, is a legal member of a state. Citizenship Citizenship is the legal status of being a member of a particular country, entitling an individual to the rights and privileges granted

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NEEDS FOR PEOPLE OF INTEGRITY

There are needs for people of integrity in our society because of the following reason: The need for community development, only people of integrity will not compromise standard and this can actually bring about growth and development in a community. To bring about peaceful co-existence into the community, that is only the men and women

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THE RULE OF LAW

Law is the set of rules and regulations by which a society is governed to maintain peace and orderliness. The rule of law means the supremacy of law over the citizens in a country. The equality of every citizen before the law and the presence of individual rights. A.V. Dicey propounded the doctrine that leaders

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CONTENTMENT

Contentment is the quality of being satisfied with what one has or the situation one find himself while hoping and working towards a better function. A contentment person will not envy another person as he is satisfied with what he has. He’s humble disciplined. ATTRIBUTES OF CONTENTMENT SATISFACTION: A contented person is always satisfied with

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NIGERIA AS A FEDERATION

A federation or a federal system on in which there is constitutional division or three tires of government (Federal, State/region and local government). In a federation, the central (federal in Nigeria) represents the whole country and act on behalf of all in common matters like defence, external affairs, currency, and national revenue and so on.

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Attributes of a Courageous Persons

The following are some of the attributes a courageous person: Commitment: a courageous person should always be hardworking and very loyal Endurance : a courageous person should be able to tolerate suffering ,pain and hardship without complaining Determination : a courageous person should have a strong feeling or desire to achieve results or goals Steadfastness:

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EFFECTS OF LACK OF CONTENTMENT

Some of such problem that lack of contentment breeds in our society includes: THEFT: Lack of contentment leads to stealing, a child that lack contentment will steal from his friend money in school in order to live and look like them. PROSTITUTION: woman lacking contentment are easily lured into prostitution because she wants to acquire

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INTEGRITY

Integrity is the ability to stand on one’s word or promise. Irrespective of situation and circumstances one faces. It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral, principles, norms, values and belief on how we relate to people, community and our nation. ATTRIBUTES OF INTEGRITY The following are the attribute of integrity: Contentment

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