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    A Biblical Reflection on the Morality of Capital Punishment in Contemporary Nigerian Society
    (Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR), 2017-07-25) Okunoye, Job Oluremi
    In the recent times, the rate of kidnapping in Nigeria has made some state governors, the national assembly and eminent Nigerians to agitate for capital punishment or death penalty for the kidnappers. Capital Punishment as suggested and stipulated in the Nigeria constitution is not limited to kidnapping but to other criminal offences such as armed robbery, murder, terrorism-related offenses and so on. It is to allow justice to take its proper course and serve as deterrence to others. Indeed, justice in all levels is the outcry of all and sundry in this nation but how is the capital punishment viewed within Christianity? What does the Bible teach about capital punishment? Does capital punishment play any constructive role in our criminal justice system? Can we justify the abolition/continuation of capital punishment in contemporary Nigerian society using the Bible as a foundation? What are the pros and cons of capital punishment? These and many other questions are answered in this research paper using historical-critical hermeneutical approach. Findings reveal that the execution of criminals by the state is not prohibited in the Bible but it must be executed carefully, prudently and sparingly because it is not something that Christians should exult.
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    THE ARAB SPRING AND ITS AFTERMATH
    (Babcock University Press, 2014) Faseke Oladipo, Babajimi
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    Artificial Intelligence: The Missing Critical Component in Nigeria’s Security Architecture
    (LAJOHIS, 2021) Adewunmi, Falode; Babajimi O., Faseke; Chukwuma, Ikeanyichukwu
    Nigeria, a country of over 200 million people, has been battling with various National security threats since independence in 1960. Some of these core threats include religious extremism, ethnic conflicts, poor public health facilities, porous and poorly-manned borders; and, added to these in the 21st century are terrorism, insurgency, banditry and cybercrimes. This study discovers that the country has deployed various multi-levered measures that are a mix of both traditional defence mechanisms and socio-economic and political measures designed to ensure the survival of the Nigerian state. However, the study discovers that artificial intelligence has zero presence in the country’s strategic policy document and doctrine. It argues that Nigeria should follow in the footsteps of countries like the United States, Russia, China, Israel and Estonia that haveeffectively integrated artificial intelligence into their overall national security architecture. This integration, it discovers, has helped in the creation of a more secured environments in such states. The study concludes by arguing strongly for the integration of artificial intelligence into the Nigerian national security architecture in the areas of cybersecurity, intelligence, defence and internal security
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    Beyond the Solidarity, Trade and Aid an Interrogation of the wider Implications of Sino-Nigerian Relations, 1960-2016
    (2019-06) Faseke, Babajimi O.
    As China refocused its relations with Africa from an ideological standpoint to trade and aid in the 1990s, Nigeria became a centerpiece of Sinic operations in Africa.
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    Caring for the Poor, the Marginalized, and the Oppressed (Matthew 25:31-46): A Case Study Of Oke-Ogun Baptist Conference, Oyo State, Nigeria
    (DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIONS, FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA, 2025-06-30) Okunoye, Job Oluremi; Olayiwola, Mayowa Taiwo
    In a country like Nigeria where poverty, marginalization, and oppression persist as pressing social issues, faith-based organizations play a crucial role in addressing these challenges. Therefore, this paper examines the theological and practical dimensions of the Oke-Ogun Baptist Conference’s commitment to social justice and care for the needy, grounded in the biblical foundation of Matthew 25:31-46. The Christian responsibility to support marginalized populations is the dominant motif of the selected passage. The historical development of the Oke-Ogun Baptist Conference is then examined, highlighting its mission, vision, and previous efforts in social welfare. The paper details current outreach initiatives, including support for the poor, marginalized communities, and advocacy for the oppressed. Through case studies, it presents success stories, identifies ongoing challenges, and extracts valuable lessons for effective ministry. The role of community engagement, partnerships, and sustainable support systems is emphasized, underscoring the Church’s pivotal role in driving social change. The article concludes with practical recommendations for enhancing the impact and sustainability of the Conference’s social justice efforts.
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    Christian Fundamentalism in Nigeria and its Proclivity for Terrorism
    (KADUNA JOUNAL OF HUMANITIES, 2017) Oladipo Faseke, Babajimi
    Global terrorism in more recent years ha shifted from the political sphere to the religious. In the annual of such discourse there has been a preponderance of literature that focus on Islamic fundamentalism and its consequent terrorism
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    Christian Missionary Activities, Colonialism and the African Mentality: A Case Study of Nigeria and the Belgian Congo
    (KADUNA JOUNAL OF HUMANITIES, 2019) Faseke O., Babajimi
    It is common knowledge that faith, fame and fortune motivated European incursion into friav. There werw ,however, different agencies that carried out these objectives with the aim of disentanglement.
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    Cosmic-Ethical Order in Ecclesiastes 2:1-11: Its Implications for Contemporary Nigerian Political Leaders
    (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, 2023) Okunoye, Job Oluremi; Wambutda, Joseph Rotkang
    When the ethical world view of a people fails to align with God‟s created order, having chaotic situations within the society is indispensable. The societal ills that wreak havoc on the Nigerian society day by day are a confirmation which to a large extent have to do with the ethical misconducts of those in position of power as well as the collective destructive attitudes of the populace. This paper explores the cosmology of the book of Ecclesiastes in relation to the unethical behaviours of contemporary Nigerian Political leaders. Consequently, the research employed qualitative method as instrument of investigation. The research findings show that the level of poverty in the society today is on the increase as leadership positions have become platforms for amassing public funds for personal pleasure rather than offering service to the people. It is against this background that leaders‟ attention is drawn to the reality of the insatiable quest for materialism that inadvertently ends in self-destruction here and in eternity. Our leaders should therefore curb their inordinate ambition for material gains and focus their attention in creating a conducive environment that would better the living standard of the citizens. Leaders should be devoted to serving the people rather than using their position to divert resources meant for the development of the society.
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    THE EBOLA PANDEMIC IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE, 1976 - 2014
    (NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL STUDIES, 2015) Ogunbunmi, O. A.; Akinyoola, Niyi
    Diseases are not strange to humans and human beings are not strange to diseases. The latest challenge and threat of the Ebola pandemic is, however, alarming. This paper examined the Ebola pandemic in historical perspective since its first discovery in 1976. Primary and secondary sources were synthesized in writing this paper. Findings revealed that the Ebola pandemic is a serious danger to the continued existence of humanity; if not properly managed. It was recommended that proactive measures should be employed by government all over the world to check this new challenge.
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    Effective Poverty Alleviation Programme as Panacea for Security Challenges in Nigeria: The Ancient Israelite and the Contemporary Church Experience
    (Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., 2015) Okunoye, Job Oluremi
    Poverty and insecurity constitute two major challenges confronting Africa generally and Nigeria in particular. Both -poverty and insecurity are like Siamese twins that cannot be separated. As a matter of fact, higher percentage of the security challenges being witnessed in Nigeria is caused by poverty. Indeed, poverty in Nigeria has become a breeding forum for all social ills being experienced in the country today such as kidnapping, armed-robbery, ritual killing, pipeline vandalisation and the rest. The reason for this is not far-fetched; it is because “an idle hand is the devil’s workshop. “ Consequently, many of the unemployed youths in Nigeria engage in various criminal acts that constitute security threats to Nigeria. Bearing in mind the fact that one possible way of overcoming security challenges in Nigeria is to put effective and functional poverty alleviation programmes in place and which the Nigerian government has failed to do, this paper, therefore, examines various poverty alleviation mechanisms put in place in the Old Testament to effectively curb poverty and insecurity (food, economic, social and political insecurity) in ancient Israelite society. This is with a view that the contemporary church as collaborator with the government in finding lasting solution to the problem of poverty and insecurity would borrow a leaf from the experience of the ancient Israelite society in its attempt to respond to the cry of the poor and security challenges in Nigeria. The paper recommends that the church should actively be involved in the poverty alleviation struggles of the government (as the government alone could not do it) through effective and functional poverty alleviation programmes as practised in ancient Israelite society.
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    Effective Storage Systems as a Panacea to Food Insecurity in Nigeria: Lessons from Genesis 41:34-52.
    (Ajayi Crowther University Press, Oyo, 2025-09-10) Okunoye Job Oluremi
    Nigeria has enormous agricultural potential, yet food insecurity is still a major problem there. This paper examines the critical role of effective storage systems in addressing food insecurity challenges in Nigeria, drawing significant lessons from the biblical narrative of Joseph in Genesis 41:34-52. The study employs a comprehensive analysis of contemporary literature on food storage innovations, agricultural challenges, and food security frameworks in Nigeria. The study draws comparisons between Nigeria's contemporary storage needs and Joseph's prehistoric storage strategy during Egypt's seven years of abundance. Findings reveal that effective storage facilities substantially reduce post-harvest losses, stabilize food prices, enhance food availability during lean seasons, and ultimately improve household food security status. The paper recommends increased investment in modern storage infrastructure, revival of strategic grain reserves, adoption of hermetic storage technologies, integration of indigenous knowledge with modern storage techniques, and implementation of comprehensive food security policies. These recommendations, informed by both biblical wisdom and contemporary research, provide a roadmap for addressing Nigeria's food insecurity challenges through improved storage systems.
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    ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICT : A MENACE TO NIGERIA'S DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION
    (Archers' Peace & Conflict Studies Collective, 2013) Ogunbunmi, O. A.
    The paper carefully and critically traces the antecedent of ethnic conflict to pre - colonial, colonial and post colonial era (Independence) by given historical surveillance of some ethnic and religious crises.
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    THE HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS OF IGBOORA AND IDERE FROM EARLIEST TIME TO 1900
    (2008) Kola Aderoju, S.A; Ogunbunmi, O.A.
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    HISTORICAL ASSESSMENT AND SOCI-ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF OJE MARKET IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
    (International journal of Economic and Development, 2015) Ogunbunmi, O. A.; Folaranmi, Adams.A
    This study is an attempt to explain the historical origin of Oje as a community and as an important economic center that as attracted different caliber of traders into Ibadan
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    A HISTORICAL BACKGROUND TO THE CHALLENGE OF NATIONAL POLITICAL LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA
    (NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL STUDIES, 2015-10) Ogunbunmi, O. A.; Bamigbose, Jacob Olusola
    It is becoming an acceptable fact that leadership problem is an important challenge that faces the Nigerian polity in the contemporary age. The problem has greatly precluded sustainable growth and development of the country. This paper, therefore examines the situation and the existential realities that have networked together to precipitate the challenge of national political leadership in Nigeria. The paper discovers that the foundation of Nigeria was laid with a phenomenon that dictates the super structural political history of Nigeria that is fraught with leadership challenge after independence. Hence, the paper suggests establishment of national mechanisms that can help creates political figures with human tendencies favourable to nationhood, as well as the structures that will sustain unionism among the diverse ethnic groups in Nigeria. The work relies on qualitative analysis to address its focus. Data were sourced from books, journals, newspapers, magazines and other relevant historical documents.
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    AN HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT OF NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA TOWARDS NATION BUILDING AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    (Journal of Professional Teacher Trainers, 2014) Ogunbunmi, O. A.
    The paper discusses the historical explanation of the problems and prospects of Nigerians in Diaspora in social economic and political development of Nigeria
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    HISTORICAL REVIEW OF NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FIFTY YEAR AFTER INDEPENDENCE : PROPECT AND CHALLENGES
    (Journal of arts and social science update, 2011) Ogunbunmi, O. A.; Ogunbunmi, Solomon Tunde
    This paper examines critically the down toll of educational system in Nigeria since her independence in oct1, 1960. This historic analysis is imperative because of the noticeable and unacceptable decadence in the education sector

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