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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.

The influence of political and personal ideologies on objective reportage among journalists<br><br><br><br><br> in Abeokuta. This study investigated the influence of political and personal ideologies on<br><br><br><br><br> objective reportage among journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Most reporters and<br><br><br><br><br> journalist allowed bias and their ethnic and religious sentiments to becloud their editorial<br><br><br><br><br> judgment in the reportage of daily events, This study ascertain the issue of journalistic<br><br><br><br><br> objectivity and how it is maintained or otherwise in journalism practice in Abeokuta. The<br><br><br><br><br> research design adopted for the study is survey, the population of the study comprised 120 of<br><br><br><br><br> registered, accredited and practicing journalist residents of Abeokuta, Ogun state. Using the<br><br><br><br><br> stratified random sampling technique, respondents were drawn from journalists in Abeokuta,<br><br><br><br><br> Ogun State. The type of sampling used is random sampling, the researchers adopted 120<br><br><br><br><br> registered journalists in Abeokuta serving as the population and sample size. Data were<br><br><br><br><br> collected using a structured questionnaire, while analyses were done using the chi-square.<br><br><br><br><br> Findings revealed that journalists often exhibit ideological biases that can influence their<br><br><br><br><br> reporting decisions and underscore the multifaceted challenges that hinder objective<br><br><br><br><br> reporting in journalism, particularly concerning the influence of political and personal<br><br><br><br><br> ideologies. The study concluded personal ideologies play a crucial role in how journalists<br><br><br><br><br> perceive and report news. Sensationalism can overshadow factual reporting, further fostering<br><br><br><br><br> a landscape where objectivity is challenged .it was recommended that Advocacy for stronger<br><br><br><br><br> protections for journalists against political pressure can create a more favorable<br><br><br><br><br> environment for objective reporting. Similarly Media organizations should invest in ongoing<br><br><br><br><br> training for journalists that emphasizes the importance of objectivity, ethics, and critical<br><br><br><br><br> thinking. Workshops focusing on recognizing and mitigating personal biases could be<br><br><br><br><br> particularly beneficial.

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of single parenting on the academic performance of secondary schools students based on social studies education. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The target population were junior secondary schools in Epe Local Government Lagos State. The total population was 100 made up of 46 males and 54 females. The questionnaire comprised 15 close-ended items. The researcher’s supervisors validated the instrument. Reliability was established with Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.80 Data was analysed using frequencies, percentages and the independent sample t-test. All tests were determined at 0.05 significance levels. These findings align with studies by Pittman (2003) and Davis-Kean (2009), which highlight the role of socioeconomic stress and reduced parental involvement in shaping student outcomes. However, some scholars, such as Jallinoja (2010), argue that strong social support systems can mitigate these effects and foster. Again it was revealed that the main area of effects of single parenting on the academic work of pupils had to do with single parents not providing all the books their children need on time. The outcome of the study was used as a basis to recommend to school authorities, community leaders, government agencies, NGOs and professional guidance and counselling coordinators to work together by organizing school durbars, parent-teacher meetings and making use of such fora to enable parents know that their supervision of their children is vital to the success of their academic work.

*ABSTRACT*<br><br> <br><br> This paper main objective was to investigate whether pricing strategies has impact on organizationalprofitability in Nestle Food Plc,Agbara, Ogun State. This paper is quantitative in nature. Data for thepaper have been collected through primary source that are from questionnaires surveys. The data havebeen checked through statistical software to find the impact of pricing strategies on organizationalprofitability.There were two variable pricing strategies (Independent) and organizational profitability(Dependent).Descriptive statistic tools SPSS were applied on the questionnaire to see the reliabilityand consistency. The goal was to see whether pricing strategies has an impact on organizationalprofitability.Information was sourced from eighty (80) respondents which were completed and returned.The results of the first hypothesis Regression analysis shows that(F=1.78)=(16714.840);R2=.995;P

ABSTRACT<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> The research explore the impact of workers' welfare on job satisfaction among office information managers in public polytechnics in oyo state in competitive business environment, employees are the most valuable assets, and their satisfaction is critical for achieving organizational goals and objectives satisfaction employee contribution to smooth organizational functioning, improve productivity, and enhanced performance. This study build on existing research by examining how various components of workers' welfare - such as workplace facilities, financial benefits, psychosocial factors, and career development opportunities -affect job satisfaction among office information managers. The study adopts a survey research approach with a simple size of 70 office information managers selected from public polytechnics in oyo state. Data were collected through a structure questionnaire decided into section: section A covered demographic information, while section B included statements related to workers' welfare and it's influence on job satisfaction. The questionnaire was validated by expert judgement , ensuring clarity and multiplying the results by 100%. This approach provided an easy-to-understand measure of how different aspect of workers' welfare influence job satisfaction. The findings reveal that key factors such as workplace facilities, recognition , and appreciation, compensation and benefits, health and and safety, and an inclusive environment significantly affect jon satisfaction . The study also identity motivators for office information managers, including autonomy, meaningful work, financial rewards, and alignment with personal values. Moreover, improved workers' welfare positively influences organizational reputation, personal fulfillment, productivity, and team dynamics. This research offers valuable insights for policymakers, administrators, and managers in public polytechnics. By addressing the welfare needs of employees, institution can enhance job satisfaction, leading to greater organization performance and overall success.