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The study determined the influence of agricultural development program on cassava farming in Obudu Local Government Area, Cross River State. To achieve the purpose of the study, three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Survey design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 571 registered ADP cassava farmers in the study area. A sample of 200 registered ADP cassava farmers were selected using proportionate and accidental sampling techniques. A validated researcher-made questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Two hundred copies of the questionnaire were administered, however, only 181 copies were correctly responded to. Data collected from the respondents was analyzed using simple linear regression and independent t-test statistics. The result revealed that agricultural development program training and inputs significantly influence cassava farming in Obudu Local Government Area. It also revealed that there is no significant difference on the influence of agricultural development program training on cassava farming of male and female farmers in Obudu Local Government Area. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among others that government should intensify efforts in providing more ADP training to farmers, as food security is of paramount importance to the economy of the state and Nigeria, in general.

ABSTRACT<br><br><br> .Piper guineense seeds, Gongronema latifolium leaves, Aframomum melegueta seeds and Monodora myristica seeds are used in Nigeria as spices, they are also employed in traditional medicine for the treatment and management of diverse disease conditions. The study aim to investigate the in vitro antioxidant assay using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and thrombolytic capacity of these spices. Fresh samples were procured from a food market in Elele, Rivers state. Cold maceration with Methanol was performed for 72 hours, filtered and concentrated using a water bath to obtain the crude extract. The phytochemical screening and the antioxidant assay were determined accordingly using established procedures. The phytochemicals present in the methanol extracts were Alkaloids, steroids, saponins, glycosides, carbohydrates, tannins, protein and flavonoids. The DPPH assay were determined in accordance with standard procedures. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) using DPPH was (30, 25, 22, 27 μg/Ml) for P .guineense, G. latifolium, A. melegueta and M. myristica respectively for methanol. Therefore the methanol extract of A. melegueta has the lowest IC50 and therefore has the highest antioxidant activity, when compared to ascorbic acid which is the standard because the lower the IC50, the higher the antioxidant activity. For the thrombolytic assay it can be seen that at increased concentration and increased incubation time, the clot lysis for each of the samples increases. A. melegueta showed maximum clot lysis activity (47.41±0.142) as compared to the others. The present results show that plant materials used in the study have considerable thrombolytic and fibrinolytic effect as they reduce clot weight.

This study examines the role of social media in political mobilization during Nigeria’s 2023 General Election. It explores how platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp shaped political awareness, influenced voter participation, and facilitated digital activism among citizens, especially the youth. The research investigates the extent to which social media served as a tool for political communication, campaign messaging, public discourse, and mobilization efforts by political actors and civil society groups. Using a case study approach, data were gathered through surveys, interviews, and content analysis to understand patterns of online engagement and their impact on offline political behavior. Findings reveal that social media significantly enhanced political mobilization, increased access to information, and encouraged youth involvement in the electoral process, though issues such as misinformation and online toxicity posed challenges. The study concludes that social media played a critical role in shaping political participation during the 2023 election and recommends improved digital literacy, stronger regulatory frameworks, and responsible online engagement to enhance future democratic processes in Nigeria.

Abstract<br><br> PFA 499 is a special project done in the Department of The Performing Arts at the University of Ilorin, involving final year students who are grouped together to present either a full-length play, dance theatre, or opera performance. This project is a pivotal requirement for the conferral of a B.A. degree (Hons) in performing arts. The students are allocated into distinct groups to facilitate collaborative work. My particular group, denoted as group seven, is tasked with showcasing a dance theatre, for which we have selected a dance libretto titled Joromi by Steve James. Each student within the group is assigned a specific portfolio to manage. This research endeavor aims to delve into the significance of stage management in the realm of stage production. The project is delineated into three primary components: the theoretical framework, the practical framework, and the post-production analysis.<br><br> The theoretical framework serves as the phase wherein students engage in in-depth research, enabling them to acquire pertinent information and effectively prepare for the practical execution of their project. This segment encompasses comprehensive write-ups from all crew members based on their designated roles, including the Director/Choreographer, Stage Manager, Make-up Artist, Business Manager, Technical Director, Property Manager, Costumier, Drama Coordinator, Musicologist, Light and Sound Manager, and Publicity Manager.<br><br> The practical framework embodies the actualization of the play on stage, involving the application of insights garnered during the theoretical phase. Subsequently, the post-production

Abstract<br> The pervasive contamination of environmental media particularly antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) has emerged as a critical ecological and public health challenge. These contaminants, originating from wastewater treatment plants, agricultural runoff, hospital effluents, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, persist in soil, water, and sediments, where they exert selective pressure that accelerates the emergence and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Traditional remediation techniques often fail to completely eliminate these pollutants or may generate toxic by-products, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable and innovative alternatives. Bioremediation offers a promising, eco-friendly, and cost-effective solution by harnessing the natural metabolic capacities of microorganisms, plants, and enzymes to degrade or remove antibiotics and ARGs from the environment. This report presents a critical synthesis of current advances in microbial degradation, phytoremediation, enzyme-based catalysis, and integrated biotechnological systems such as constructed wetlands and membrane bioreactors. Emphasis is also placed on emerging strategies for targeting ARB and ARGs, including the use of bacteriophages, DNase treatments, and bioaugmentation with engineered microbial consortia. Despite its potential, bioremediation of environmental pollutants faces several challenges, including incomplete degradation, ecological risks of genetically modified organisms, and the resilience of ARGs in environmental reservoirs. Addressing these requires an interdisciplinary approach that combines environmental microbiology, molecular biology, and engineering innovations, supported by real-time monitoring tools like metagenomics and qPCR. Ultimately, this report underscores that while no single strategy is universally effective, a well-designed, multi-barrier bioremediation framework holds significant promise for reducing environmental pollution and mitigating the global threat of antibiotic resistance. The future of environmental and public health protection lies in advancing and scaling these biological solutions through research, policy, and global collaboration.

ABSTRACT<br> This comprehensive research project investigates the traditional marriage rites and practices within the Ngbo community of Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. Spanning from historical antecedents to contemporary dynamics, the study offers a detailed examination of the customs, rituals, and socio-cultural significance embedded within Ngbo's traditional marriage ceremonies.<br> Due to the nature of the time period under research, oral interviews were used as primary sources to gather the majority of the information for this study. However, secondary and tertiary materials were also reviewed for this study, including books, Journal articles, essays e.t.c. This study also made use of qualitative method of research in describing and analyzing the resource materials available. The project unfolds across several chapters, each providing unique insights into different facets of Ngbo's traditional marriage practices. In this study, the geographical location and origin of the people is given, the study also discusses in details the stages in which the Ngbo people marriage preparation and ceremony takes place and in the same vein talks about the significance, impacts of civilization, COVID-19, and the likes on their marriage system; the challenges that traditional marriage has undergone and is still undergoing as well as recommendations.

The study sought to find out the effect of stress on the employees; performance in selected Bank in Kontagora, Niger State. A survey research design was adopted for the study. One hundred and twenty (120) employees (Bankers) were drawn by a stratified sampling from three bank in Kontagora metropolis. Three research questions and three research hypotheses guided the study. Data were collected usury a researcher constructed questionnaire in a 4point.linkert scale and analyzed using percentage to analyze respondents bio-data mean to answer research question and chi-square (X2) to test the hypothesis formulated at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that stress has negative effect on employees performance in banks because it leads to greater job dissatisfaction increased absenteeism and low morale for work. Based on the findings, the study concludes that stress is a major contributor to health and performance problems of employees and unwanted occurrences and costs for banks. The study recommends that the environment if the work place should be made conducive for the employees so as to reduce stress. Also the employees should we trained properly in their respective fields so as to reduce the stress caused by role ambiguity. Other recommendations were made.

Intestinal parasites of water sources have become a source of concern to the people due to continued contamination of water from different sources as a result of human activities, industrial waste , sewage and wastewater etc. The study was carried out to investigate intestinal parasites of bodies of water in Ekwulumili, Nnewi South LGA. A total of 150 water samples of water were collected between June and July, 2023.These were processed by centrifugation, calcium carbonate floatation and Ziehl Nelson technique. Also , parameters(temperature, pH, electrical, conductivity, turbidity, total suspended solutes and total hardness) of the different water sources were measured using standard methods. Of all the water sources examined, 101(67.3%) were contamination with parasites. Pond water samples recorded the highest intestinal parasite contamination 29(28.7%),followed by hand dug well 23(22.8%) and river 23(22.8%). Borehole water had the least contamination rate of 5.9%. Three intestinal protozoans and helminths were the parasites isolated. These include Entamoeba histolytica(21.9%), Glardia lamblia(6.9%) and Cryptosparidium parvum(6.9%). Intestinal helminths isolated were: Ascaris lumbricoides (30.8%), Trichuris tichiura(17.8%), Strongyloides stercoralis (9.9%) and Hookworm(5.9%). The colour, taste, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity and total suspended solutes of the various water sources were within the permissible range stipulated by WHO except river sample. The results of this study indicate the need for continuous monitoring and protecting of water sources against intestinal parasites in Ekwulumili.