Al-Hikmah University

Assessment of Micronuclei Frequency and Leukocyte Immune Response Indices in Peptic Ulcer Disease Patients Among Al-Hikmah University Students, Ilorin, Nigeria

Background: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a significant global health concern due to its association with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and potential progression to gastric malignancy. This study aimed to assess...

Prevalence and predictors of HBsAg and anti-HCV co-seropositivity among inmates in two Nigerian correctional centres

The correctional facilities present an environment of high risk for transmission of infections and yet the data on the serological evidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Nigeria prisons remain limited. The seroprevalence and determinants of HBV, HCV an...

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,...

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,...

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...

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-...

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...