This study examined the role of the media in combating child rights violations in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, with particular focus on the activities of Do Foundation and the contributions of Glory FM Yenagoa. The study was guided by three objectives, which were to examine the extent to which Glory FM creates awareness about child rights and child rights violations, determine the role of media programmes and campaigns in supporting the advocacy activities of Do Foundation, and assess the effectiveness of media coverage in influencing public attitudes and responses toward child rights protection. The study adopted a quantitative research design, using a structured online questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The population comprised residents of Yenagoa,which is 352,285 according to 2006 Census figure, projected at 579,235 at 2.52% growth rate in 2026, while the sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan formula. Purposive sampling was employed in selecting respondents who were considered relevant to the study. A total of 384 questionnaires were administered online, out of which 340 were properly completed and used for analysis. Data were analysed using frequency counts and simple percentages. The findings revealed that Glory FM Yenagoa plays an important role in creating awareness about child rights and child rights violations, with respondents acknowledging radio as an effective medium for child rights awareness. The study also found that media programmes and campaigns support the advocacy activities of Do Foundation by increasing public awareness and strengthening child rights advocacy. Furthermore, the findings indicated that media coverage influences public attitudes and responses toward child rights protection by encouraging the reporting of child abuse and reducing tolerance for child rights violations. The study concludes that the media remains an important instrument for child rights advocacy and public enlightenment in Yenagoa. It recommends that Glory FM should increase child rights awareness programmes, while stronger collaboration between media organizations and Do Foundation should be encouraged to improve advocacy efforts and promote effective protection of children's rights. Read more

This study analyzed the mediating effect of turnover intention (TI) on the relationship between psychological contract violation (PCV) and workplace deviance (WPD), the effects of PCV on TI, and TI on WPD. Explanatory research design was used employing stratified random sampling techniques to collect data from 443 employees of Agriculture and Food Authority Directorates in Kenya. Self-administered structured questionnaires anchored on 7-point Likert scale were used to collect data. Reliability and validity of the research instrument were tested using Cronbach Alpha and Factor Analysis respectively. Regression based Hayes Process Macro model 4 was used to test the mediation effect. The results of the study showed a negative but significant mediation effect of TI on the relationship between PCV and WPD. In addition, the study established that PCV has an influence on TI, and TI also influences WPD. The findings of the study accentuate the need for the human resource managers in public organizations to delve into the problem of turnover intention and come up with appropriate mitigation strategies, so as to reduce the drawback of workplace deviance. This study contributes to the theoretical knowledge base of WPD by including TI as a mediator. It also adds into the literature of psychological contract and the social exchange theories. Read more

Respect for human rights is diminishing within Nigeria's democracy, with the political elite often acting with impunity and ignoring the rule of law. Gender discrimination and exclusion of marginalized citizens persist in politics. This study investigated human rights violations by government agencies in Nigeria, with the aim of enhancing understanding of the situation and proposing policy recommendations for promoting human rights. The study employed a descriptive survey research design, with 150 individuals randomly selected from government agencies in Lagos state. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, with the analysis focusing on patterns in conversations, text, and activities. The findings reveal the emotional and systemic impacts of government agencies' human rights violations, calling for sweeping reforms and enhanced accountability. Respondents also stress the complexity of accountability challenges and advocate for a collaborative approach. They offer valuable strategies, including government reforms, civil society involvement, education and awareness, learning from successful examples, and using media and digital platforms to promote human rights and accountability. The study concluded that the findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive and collaborative efforts to address the multifaceted challenges of human rights violations in Nigeria. This requires the involvement of all stakeholders, including the government, civil society organizations, and the media. Sweeping reforms and enhanced accountability mechanisms are essential to ensure justice and the protection of human rights for all Nigerians. This study provides a valuable overview of human rights violations by government agencies in Nigeria's democratic system of government. The findings highlight the need for urgent action to address the root causes of these violations and to ensure accountability for perpetrators. The study's recommendations offer a roadmap for promoting human rights and strengthening democracy in Nigeria. Keywords: Human Rights Violations, Government Agencies, Democratic System Read more