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A HERMENEUTICAL STUDY OF LEVITICUS 19: 15 AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR JUDGES IN NIGERIAN DEMOCRATIC CONTEXT
(Global Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences.Vol.03. Issue.06, 2024) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
Justice is one of the attributes of Yahweh. Judges were appointed in ancient Israel by Yahweh for the Israelites to live in peace and harmony with one another. However, it was observed that the Judges in ancient Israel did not live to expectation. Leviticus 19: 15 was chosen as a text of investigation to determine the response of Yahweh to the Judges and its implications for Judges in Nigerian democratic Context. Historical and Phenomenological methods were used for the research. It was discovered that one of the organs that is expected to play crucial roles in governance is the judiciary. The study revealed that Judges and leaders in ancient Israel failed Yahweh. Also, since the inception of Democracy in Nigeria, the Judiciary has played and is playing important roles to protect the system. One of the major roles of the Judiciary is justice and equity for all and sundry in all election petitions, disputes in political parties, removal and reinstatement of elected officer. It was observed that some members of the judiciary are not living to the expectation of the law and the people. Some of them compromise justice for pecuniary gains. Some Nigerians opined that Judiciary has been compromised and as such cannot be trusted in the events of manipulations of electoral process or results by the politicians and the electoral body that has the responsibility of conducting elections. In view of this, many Nigerians no longer have trust in the Judiciary and this has brought the vocation in to disrepute.
A Historical Overview of Islam and Islamic Scholarship in Ali-Agan Quarters in Ilorin
(Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS), University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2015) Eliasu Yahaya
From 1000AD, it was not unlikely that Islam had started to find its bearing out of Arabia which was its main origin. In addition, it was this time or thereafter that we could mention Islam Per se in Africa. But prior to this time, West African communities were ardent worshippers of gods and goddesses, animate and inanimate objects such as moon, stars, trees and so on. It must be pointed out that prior to the coming of Islam, West African communities had strong traditional background and were involved in the worship of deities. It was this situation that Islam later encountered in West Africa. By 722AD, there was a resurgence in Arabia. This resurgence culminated into the dispersal of many Arabs outside Arabia. Around 7th century, the Arabs had settled amongst the African communities and at the same time Islam was making its ways into North Africa. Islamic culture and traditional cultures created inter-group conflicts among the Muslim Arabs and the Berber settlers of North Africa. After sometime, the Arabs were able to establish themselves strongly in North Africa which resulted into exposing the Mediterranean region of North Africa which included places such as Libya and Morocco to Islamic faith. However, available evidences seem to suggest that Islam was known amongst the West Africa communities which antedated the time of the arrival of Arabs of North Africa.
A Plea for Vengeance in Psalm 35: 1-3 and Its Reflections in Africa (Yoruba) Indigenous Churches
(Verbum et Ecclesia, 2024) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
Psalm 35 is one of the most popular, widely read and used Psalm among the African indigenous churches (Yoruba) in Nigeria. This article investigates why and how Psalm 35 vv. 1-3 is used as a plea for vengeance among the Yoruba Christians in African indigenous churches in Nigeria. The article explores how the plea for vengeance is understood and expressed in the African traditional context. African biblical hermeneutics with the view of providing a useful lens to reread biblical text in African context was adopted for the study. It was discovered that as early as the 3rd-century Christian era, the book of Psalms was used in the liturgy of the church. The notion of vengeance as found in Psalm 35 vv. 1-3 is a recurrent theme in African indigenous churches in Nigeria. This Psalm is used among the Yoruba Christians in African indigenous churches as a plea for divine intervention against their enemies. Through a synthesis of biblical and traditional African sources, this article demonstrates how the plea for vengeance is expressed in the cultural practices and beliefs of African indigenous churches. The plea for vengeance in this Psalm is a reflection of African indigenous churches’ understanding of key social issues such as justice, relationships between individuals and groups, and the need to maintain social integrity. Psalm 35 is usually read, sung, memorised, inscribed on parchment, and chanted by African christians and non-christians as expression of faith in God to intervene in the issues confronting them as he did for the Psalmist. Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The Yoruba Christian readers of Psalm 35vv. 1-3 appeal to God for intervention against their enemies. The article emphasises that Christians should not take laws into their hands but trust in God for justice.
A study of bribery and corruption in Exodus 23: 8 and the Nigerian experience
(Integrity Journal of Arts and Humanities., 2024) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
Bribery and corruption are social global phenomena that have generated debates among scholars. They are problem of routine deviation from established standards and norms by public officers and parties with whom they interact. It is widely held that bribery and corruption are the bane of development of many nations in the world today. Previous studies on bribery and corruption have situated its cause in human weakness with little or no attention paid to divine position on the issue. This study examined Yahweh’s instruction to ancient Israel on bribery and corruption. Exodus 23: 8 was chosen as text of investigation to establish Yahweh’s position on bribery. As a corollary, the study explored how Nigerians are expected to handle the issue of bribery and corruption in our contemporary time. African Biblical Hermeneutics that makes the Bible relevant in any culture and nation was used for the study. It was discovered that the level of corruption in ancient Israel and Nigeria is very high. Findings revealed that some Nigerian judges and leaders collect bribe to pervert the course of justice. The poor and the less privileged in the society suffer injustice of all sorts in the hands of leaders and judges that have received bribes. These corrupt practices are partly responsible for unrests, banditry, underdevelopment, unemployment and insecurity that have bedeviled our nation today. For Nigeria to stand tall in the comity of Nations her citizens must make justice and equity their watchword. Nigerians that are involved in Bribery and Corruption be sanctioned.
A study of the social and health damages of smoking in the Diwan of "Al-Riyadh" by the poet Issa Alabi Abu Bakr
(JNAL, Cairo, Egypt, 2022) Tajudeen Yusuf
Abstract: This article aims to study a poem entitled "The Scourge of the Age" in the Diwan of "Al-Riyadh", those literary works of the poet Issa Albi Abu Bakr, the genius writer of the modern poets in Arabic in Nigeria. This article dealt with one of the social-health issues prevalent in society and represented in the pests of smoking and its harms and negative effects on individuals and society in the poetry of the poet Iss Albi Abu Bakr, and the approach followed in the study is the descriptive approach prevalent in literary studies, the aim of which is to highlight the role of African poets, especially from the sons of Nigeria is in the service of society like other contemporary Arab poets. The study shows that the poet Issa Albi Abu Bakr has a dominant position among African writers interested in contemporary social issues in order to build a human society and establish values.
A Theo-Psychological Study of Divine Forgetfulness in Joseph Narrative in Genesis 41: 51.
(AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF ARTS AKSUJA VOL 5 NO 1 2024, 2024) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju & Okunade, Nathaniel Teminijesu
Genesis 41:51 is a pivotal verse in the Joseph narrative. This act signifies a profound divine intervention, transforming Joseph’s traumatic past into a future of promise. This study exegetically analyzed the text, delving into its theological and psychological dimensions. Historical and exegetical methods were used for the study. The stud reveals how divine forgetfulness is not merely an erasure of memory but a transformative grace. Theologically, it underscores God's active role in alleviating human suffering and facilitating reconciliation and new beginnings. Psychologically, it aligns with contemporary theories on memory and trauma, suggesting that divinely enabled forgetfulness aids in overcoming past adversities and fostering resilience. This study bridges ancient scriptural insights with modern psychological practices, providing valuable perspectives for theologians, scholars, and pastoral caregivers. It redefines forgetfulness as a divine gift, crucial for healing and fulfilling one's potential within God's providential framework. This groundbreaking approach challenges traditional views, presenting divine forgetfulness as a key to spiritual and emotional liberation, making this study a reference point for contemporary theological and psychological discourse.
Aare-Ona-Kakanfo Afonja, c.1796-c.1824: An Interrogation of the Historiography of a Critical Chapter of Ilorin History
(African Studies and Research Forum, 2024) Salihu, Ismail Otukoko
Various studies have examined the transformation of Ilorin from an insignificant settlement in the 1790s to an emirate of the Sokoto Caliphate by the mid-1820s. The role played by key actors like Afonja, a Yoruba generalissimo, Solagberu, a Kanuri scholar-warrior-chief, and Alimi, a Fulani cleric, among others, has also received scholarly attention. In spite of the centrality of Afonja to the unfolding of the events that characterised the transformation, certain aspects of his era and career have remained inadequately interrogated and analysed in extant literature. This paper interrogates some themes related to Afonja’s era in the history of Ilorin. The paper adopts the interpretive approach of the historical methodology, which relies on the use and interpretation of qualitative data from primary and secondary sources. The data used for the study include archival materials such as petitions, memoranda, Gazetteers, and unpublished manuscripts, newspapers, autobiography, books, journal articles, and theses. The paper further adopted a thematic analytical framework to subject the information from various sources to historical analysis and interpretation. It argues that, as a major catalyst for the events that culminated in the rise of Ilorin emirate by c.1825, and final collapse of the Old Oyo Empire by c.1835, Afonja’s era in Ilorin lasted longer than often suggested in several works and, requires a proper chronology and analysis of the events associated with it and rationale for his actions and inactions. The paper also highlights the need for adequate incorporation of local and other neglected sources in examination of Afonja’s era. Keywords: Ilorin, History, Transformation, Historiography, Chronology
Adeoye’s neo-alienation directorial theory relived in Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaire cadet training
(Department of Theatre and Film Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2022-08-24) Ikibe, Solomon Oziakpono and Ibitoye, Oluwatosin John
The Neo-alienation directorial theory propounded by AbdulRasheed Abiodun Adeoye in directing plays, which keeps cast and crew on their toes from the beginning to the end of a play was recreated sometime ago at the Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires organised training for the recruitment of new cadets in llorin, Kwara State. Using the descriptive method and participant observation tool, the study draws out the similarities in the style used in the training of the cadets, especially during the Passing-Out-Parade (POP) and the application of Adeoye's Neo-alienation in directing the process of the recruitment process. This study concludes that indeed, Adeoye's Neo-Alienation theory is covertly applied by some other professionals without formal training in the art to train their new in-takes. The study therefore, recommends application of different artistic approaches to advance and solve life challenging problems.
Amos’ Oracle on Injustice in Amos 2:6 and Its Implications for Leadership in Nigeria
(Nasara Journal of Humanities. A Publication of Faculty of Arts Nasarawa State University, 2021) Peter Olanrewaju Awojobi
Prophets were restive whenever people and nations were not in right standing with Yahweh. Prophetic vocation comes to the fore when people abandon the way of Yahweh. Amos’ message for Israelite leaders on injustice in the eight century BC has been rated as the most explicit, detailed and timely prophetic warning in the Bible to the leaders and the reflections of the issues addressed by him in any nation have been treated with the utmost caution. Existing studies on injustice in the book of Amos have situated the cause of injustice in bad governance with little or no attention paid to the socio-economic dimension which are central to the understanding of injustice been perpetrated by the leaders in Nigeria today. This paper examined the Socio-economic dimension of injustice in Amos 2: 6 with the view of establishing parallel between the socio-religious landscapes in ancient Israel and contemporary Nigerian society. This is done through the use of the inculturation method which many African Scholars believe to be the way of making the Bible relevant in any generation. It was discovered that the situation in Amos’ time was similar with the present Nigerian society. There is oppression, injustice and moral decadence in Nigeria. This is as a result of greed, bad and corrupt leadership. The rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer. The church and her leaders who are supposed to play the role of the Prophets in Nigeria have failed because they are beneficiaries of the loot of corrupt and bad leaders in the society. This situation has hampered development in the land. For any nation to experience meaningful development; the human resources must be properly built up. In this building process, acceptable social norms and values must be operational. It is only with these we can build a virile nation.
An Appraisal Of the Significance of Arabic Language to the Muslims
(Ad-Dirayah:International JournalOf Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Nasarawa State, 2016) Tajudeen Yusuf
An Ethnomusicological Study of Bòlòjò Music of Yewa Land in Ogun State, Nigeria
(Lectito Journals (Netherlands), 2025-12-07) ADEOLA, T. S., ADEYEMI, L. S., OLALUSI, T. A., & IBITOYE, O. J
One of the dynamics of the traditional African societies is that music is a common feature of cultural expression. In Nigeria, traditional music which is rooted in the belief system and the socio religious activities of the people finds space in the musical practice of the country and therefore attracts attention of scholars for documentation and analysis. Bolojo music, a traditional genre rooted in Yorùbá oral tradition from the Yewa people of Ogun State, Nigeria serves as a cultural expression that embodies the socio-cultural dynamics, historical contexts, and musical heritage of the Yewa people. This music has received scholarly studies in aspects such as its history, sociology, its dance forms, and song texts, but its ethno musicological study is still under explored. This study is therefore an ethno musicological examination of Bòlòjò music. Engaging established theories in ethnomusicology and African cultural studies as its theoretical framework, the study examines the musical structure, social functions, adaptability, and communicative roles of Bolojo within Yewa society. The study employs qualitative research methods including participant observation, interviews with local musicians, and audio-visual recordings of Bòlòjò performances. Through participant observation, the researchers engage in communal events where Bòlòjò music is performed, gaining first-hand insights into its social functions. Interviews with Yewa elders and Bòlòjò musicians provide valuable perspectives on the genre’s cultural meanings and evolution over time. Audio-visual recordings further aid in analyzing musical structures, rhythmic patterns, and lyrical themes with Bòlòjò music. Bòlòjò music is renowned for its unique rhythms, showcasing the call-and-response patterns that foster community participation and engagement during performances, also with the variety of traditional instruments integral to Bòlòjò performances, particularly the distinctive use of drum such as talking drum (gángan), àkúbà or kóngà, bèmbé, bàtá, which create complex rhythmic patterns, as well as agogo (metal gong), sèkèrè (rattles), and the introduction of guitar by King Jossy Friday. As an essential cultural practice, Bòlòjò music plays a central role in rites of passage, festivals, weddings, funerals, communal gatherings, where it not only entertains but also reinforces Yewa identity and heritage in social cohesion, cultural expression, and moral instruction. This study concludes that Bòlòjò music serves as a vital expression of the Yewa people’s identity and cultural heritage. Its origins are rooted in the historical, social, and spiritual fabric of the community, making it not only a form of entertainment but also a powerful medium for preserving cultural memory and fostering community unity. As Bòlòjò music continues to adapt and evolve, it remains a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Yewa people in navigating their cultural heritage. The need to preserve and promote Bòlòjò music has become urgent, particularly in the face of globalization and changing social landscapes. This paper recommends that archival documentation, festival support, gender inclusivity and international collaborations should serve as safeguard for the preservation of Bòlòjò music
An interview with Professor Matiu Nnoruka : Partisan of African Literature Of French Expression
(Department of French, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria, 2020-05-05) Nnabuike, A.P.
''Analyse de la Deixis dans quelques extraits sélectionnés dans L'étranger (1942) d'Albert Camus'' Article accepted for publication in JODILL.
(Department of Arabic and French, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, 2026-04-20) Nnabuike, Pauline Akunna
En pragmatique, la deixis utilise le langage pour illustrer les relations et interactions locuteur/destinataire, leur localisation physique et leur temporalité à travers les connaissances partagées dans les fictions et les récits littéraires. Les auteurs d'œuvres littéraires telles que les romans utilisent certains personnages, leurs destinataires et leur environnement physique comme techniques narratives pour s'adresser aux lecteurs ou au public d'une manière particulière. Dans les romans, les interactions autour du narrateur et des autres caractères dans ce récit contribuent à la construction du message global. Le contexte émanant de la deixis montre comment les caractères se comprennent et incite ainsi les lecteurs à participer indirectement à ces romans en suivant le fil de l'histoire et en l'interprétant avec succès. Les lecteurs utilisent la deixis pour comprendre les relations entre les narrateurs et le monde qui les entoure pour une compréhension holistique. Cet article analyse la deixis dans quelques extraits sélectionnés dans le roman L’Étranger d’Albert Camus (1942). La méthode de collecte des données dans ce travail est documentaire en nous basant sur la classification des types de la deixis selon Levinson (1983) à savoir : deixis personnelle, de temps, de lieu, de discours et la deixis sociale. Nous avons collecté les données en lisant le roman, en identifiant la deixis et en classant les types de deixis. Le résultat présente quelques exemples de deixis personnelle, de deixis sociale, de deixis temporelle, de deixis spatiale et de deixis discursive utilisés par l’auteur pour apporter une touche pragmatique à ses techniques littéraires.
APPLICATION OF ISLAMIC LAW OF INHERITANCE: A GENERAL SURVEY OF KWARA STATE SHARI’AH COURT OF APPEAL
(KWASU Journal of Religion, 2018) Dr. MUHAMMAD JUM'AT DASUKI.
Acquisition of wealth is one of natural phenomenon in human life. It is equally natural that at the point of death, one would leave some of its acquired properties for his heirs. Tradition of sharing such estate differs from one culture to another. Islam as a system that determines the totality of Muslim life has distinct itself from other systems in its comprehensive provision for divine system of inheritance. Islamic law of inheritance is a commandment of Allah derived from the Glorious Qur’ān. Among some contemporary Nigerian Muslims internecine scramble for the distribution of the property of a deceased person has become a serious societal problem that requires profound attention. In this regard the Kwara State Sharīcah Court of Appeal has contributed positively on inheritance cases among the Muslims in the State. Therefore, this paper aims at appraisal the application of Islamic law of inheritance in Kwara State Sharīcah Court of Appeal with a view to determining the level of impact on the Muslims as well the correctness or otherwise of inheritance cases decided upon by the Court. The research employed historical, descriptive and survey methods using archival materials and interview schedules.
APPLICATION OF MAQASIDU ’SH-SHARIcAH IN ISLAMIC FINANCE WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA
(AL-HIKMAH Journal of Islamic Studies, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University Katsina, 2015) MUHAMMAD JUMAT DASUKI
Looking at a crucial position occupied by Maqasid al-shari’ah in ijtihad process of a valid examination of the text and provide protect interpretation to achieve the Islamic ruling, one will not doubt its significance to Islamic jurisprudence. The primary objective of Maqasid al- Sharicah is the realization of benefit to the people connecting their affairs both in their world and hereafter it generally held that the Sharicah in all its part aims at securing benefit for people or protecting them against corruptions and evils. The aim of this paper is to elaborate literal and technical meaning, history, methodology, classification of Maqasid al- Sharicah and its identification in Qur’an and Sunnah. The paper also aims at explanation of the concept of Maqasid al- Sharicah of Islamic jurisprudence in order to appreciate its contribution towards comprehensive rational and realistic answers to contemporary financial issues, with particular reference to its implementation in Nigeria
ARABIC LANGUAGE AND THE CHALLENGE OF IDENTITY IN MULTI-ETHNIC SOCIETIES: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA
(AL-LISĀN JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMIC SOCIETY FOR ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IN NIGERIA (ASALLIN) VOL. III NO. XII, 2021, 2021) DR. МОНАMMAD KAMEL AHMAD
Nigeria is a linguistic, ethnic, cultural and social mosaic with more than fourhundred different indigenous, endoglossic tongues.¹ According to Brann, these languages are of divergent genetic families such as Niger-Kordofanian, Afro-Asiatic, and Nilo-Saharan. Furthermore, Niger-Kordofanian has two branches: Niger-Congo and Benue-Congo. Niger-Congo itself is of three sub-branches, namely, Kwa, WestAtlantic and Adamawa. However, Benue-Congo has two sub-branches: Cross-River and Bantoid.2 a The Arabic language belongs to the Semitic family of languages. It is relative of the South-West Semitic branch that entails South Arabian and Ethiopian languages.3 The Arabic language was first introduced in to Nigeria through the Islamic faith and the Arab traders in the Northern part of the country in the ninth century A. D. when the Old Kanemi Empire was first introduced to Islam. According to Turkham as cited in Zakariya, Arabic at the initial stage was circumscribed to religious sphere in Nigeria due to its great affinity with Islam. The spread of Islam and the proliferation of the Quranic knowledge, coupled with the establishment of the religious statehood in Sokoto by Fulani Jihadists made Arabic gained enormous ground by the end of the nineteenth century. Today in Borno State, there is a sizeable ethno-linguistic minority population called Shuwa Arab whose mother tongue is Arabic. By implication, Arabic is one of the Nigerian languages. The fact that it is not given its due care in this country is regrettable.
ARABIC: THE MOST SPOKEN INDIGENOUS AFRICAN LANGUAGE IN THE CONTINENT
(Al-Nahda InternationalJournal Volume VI. No.2 December, 2024 = Rajab. 1446AH, 2021) Mohammad Kamel Ahmad, PhD
act: By: Mohammad Kamel Ahmad, PhD Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria mohammadkamelahmad65@gmail.com The number of languages natively spoken in the fifty four (54) African states is variously estimated at between 1,250 and 2,100, and by some counts at over 3000.2) These languages belong to many distinct language families. Of all these languages, five (5) are the most used by their speakers in terms of population within the African continent. The five are Arabic, Swahili, Hausa, Oromo, and Yoruba. Each of these languages is spoken by multiple African countries by small or large population. They are the leading African languages attested to by scholars and researchers and confirmed by different and rigorous studies conducted thus far.
At-Tasaamuhud-Diniy Fil-Islam” Al-Dirayah
(International Journal of Islamic Studies (DIJIS), Nasarawa State University, Keffi,, 2015) Dr. Muhammad Jum'at Dasuki
إنّ التّسامح الدّيني مطلب إنسانيّ نبيل دعت إليه الأديان السّماوية كافة بدون استثناء وافترضته الفطرة الإنسانية كما استوجبته النشأة الإجتماعية ومع ذلك إنّ الإسلام يتميّز أكثر من غيره من الأديان الأخرى في تكريم الإنسانية أتمّ تكريم، وضرب أروع الأمثلة بتعاليمه منذ أربعة عشر قرنا وزيادة في التّسامح والتّعايش الإيجابي بين الأمم والشّعوب من مختلف الحضارات والدّيانات ولا تزال هذه التّعاليم الإسلاميّة حيّة وقادرة على صقل عقل الأمة وتوجيه سلوكها وتعاملها مع كل البشر في كل زمان ومكان. هذا، فإن بلادنا نيجيريا قد عرفت الإسلام واعتنقتها منذ تاريخ متواغل وخاصّة شمالها قبل ظهور المسيحية فيها في العصر الإستعمار الإنكليزي البغيض،لم يعرف فيها ما نشاهده اليوم في بعض الولايات من احتكاكات دينية وأعمال العنف والإرهاب التي تحدث من حين إلى آخر بين أصحاب الأديان المختلفة. فهذه الورقة محاولة من الكاتب ليدرس بها مفهوم التّسامح الدّيني تجديدا لدعوة إلى العمل بمبدئه في أوساط الإنسانيّة حتّى نكون نحن المسلمون وغيرنا على وعي كامل من أهمية الموضوع. والمقالة-بمشيئةالله تعالى-تناولت الحديث بعد هذا الملخص والمقدمةحول العناصر التالية: مفهومالتسامح لغة واصطلاحا. أهمية التسامح الديني وأنواعه. قواعد التسامح الديني وأسسه. تطبيقات على التسامح الديني في الإسلام.
Barrenness in Old Testament and African and Scientific Perspectives.
(nternational Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management (IJHSSM) Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June, 2025, pp: 512-522, 2025) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju & Okunade, Nathaniel Teminijesu
Quest to overcome barrenness has been a persistent concern across cultures, religions, and scientific disciplines. In various contexts, childlessness is not merely viewed as a personal or medical issue but as a social, spiritual, and existential challenge that affects individuals, families, and communities. This study examines the Old Testament, African (Yoruba), and scientific (In Vitro Fertilization, IVF) approaches to barrenness. Historical and comparative methodologies were used. In the Old Testament, barrenness is portrayed as a divine test, often overcome through faith, prayer, and divine intervention. The Yoruba culture, integrates spiritual consultations, herbal remedies, and communal support in addressing infertility. Scientific advancements such as In Vitro Fertilization, IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) offer medical solutions but failed to address the psychological and cultural dimensions of infertility. While scientific interventions emphasize technological mastery over reproduction, the Yoruba tradition focuses on communal and spiritual practices.
Biblical Prophecy: A Catalyst for National Transformation
(KIU Journal of Social Science. Volume 6(2): 419-425, June. A Publication of College of Humanities and Social Science, Kampala International University, Uganda., 2020) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
Biblical prophecy in its character and form comprises the classical unity of prediction and proclamation, of foretelling and forth telling. Prophecy is a message from the divinity to humanity. Prophecy is the art of creating a bridge between the natural and the supernatural order. In most cases prophecy is directed at a particular person or group in a given situation. The main aim of prophecy is a positive change of attitude towards God or Man. The aim of this paper was to investigate the role Biblical prophecy played in the transformation of ancient Israel with the view of establishing its relevance in the Nigerian society. Historical method was used. It was discovered that Prophecy was used and still being used to regulate and control human behavior in ancient Israel and in the Nigerian society. The paper established that Prophecy has been instrumental to the growth and transformation of Nations. Prophets are therefore enjoined to use their office to foster unity and peace that will bring growth, development and transformation to the nation in which they serve.

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