Al-Hikmah University

The Nexus between Illegal Mining and Internal Security Erosion in Zamfara State, Nigeria (2015–2025): Stakeholder Perspectives on Drivers, Impacts and Policy Responses

Illegal mining in Zamfara State has evolved from a livelihood strategy into a driver of environmental degradation, public health crises, and armed banditry, undermining internal security across Nigeria’s northwest. Drawing on primary data from a structured questionnaire and semi-...

The Influence of Social Media on Youth Voting Behaviour in Ilorin West Local Government Area during the 2023 Kwara State Gubernatorial Election

This study examines the influence of social media on youth voting behaviour in Ilorin West Local Government Area during the 2023 Kwara State gubernatorial election. In recent years, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter (X), WhatsApp, and Instagram have become powerful...

Development of Geographic Information System-Driven Security Command and Control System for Enhancing Emergency Response and Community Safety in Kwara State

This paper examined the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-driven Security Command and Control framework to enhance emergency response and community safety in Kwara State, Nigeria. Using a convergent mixed-methods design, data were collected from 387 security pe...

Development of Geographic Information System-Driven Security Command and Control System for Enhancing Emergency Response and Community Safety in Kwara State

This paper examined the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-driven Security Command and Control framework to enhance emergency response and community safety in Kwara State, Nigeria. Using a convergent mixed-methods design, data were collected from 387 security pe...

The Effect of Political Communication on Voters' Behaviour in the 2023 Presidential Election in Nigeria

The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria represented a major shift in the relationship between political communication and voter behaviour within a developing democracy. The election was marked by the growing influence of digital communication platforms, especially social media,...

Impact of Recommendations of Commissions of Inquiry on Inter Communal Conflicts in Kwara State, Nigeria

Commissions of Inquiry are regularly established to probe inter-communal conflicts, the continued occurrence of violent conflicts indicates challenges in translating their recommendations into actionable policies. This study investigates the impact of Commissions of Inquiry recom...

The Effect of Political Communication on Voters' Behaviour in the 2023 Presidential Election in Nigeria

The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria represented a major shift in the relationship between political communication and voter behaviour within a developing democracy. The election was marked by the growing influence of digital communication platforms, especially social media,...