Kidnapping is a serious crime and has potential for transforming into other felonious
offenses, such as physical violence, financial victimisation, and murder. This paper did not …

The significant impact of kidnapping and other associated crimes is becoming worrisome
and perplexing not only to Nigerians but to the international community. This has heightened …

Abstract Nigeria's Niger Delta region has attracted global attention over the years both in the
positive and negative dimension. On the positive side, the region harbours one of the largest …

Kidnapping is a common tactic used by insurgent groups. However, why insurgents commit
kidnappings remains insufficiently understood. Based on 1,386 group-year observations of …

Crude oil extraction in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria generates 96% of all foreign
earnings and 85% of state revenues, making it crucial to the survival of the Nigerian state …

What happens to traditional conceptions of heritage in the era of fluid media
spaces?'Heritage'usually involves intergenerational transmission of ideas, customs …

This paper examines the phenomenon of kidnapping in Nigeria with a view to underscore its
implications for national security. This is against the backdrop of the rising incidence and …

The World cup transcends the interests of culture and nations worldwide. Every 4 years,
delegations from the four corners of the world compete for a month. The mass tourist …

Only virtuous humans are supposed to move in time to meet their happy destiny or karma.
The tale of Jamal in Slumdog Millionaire is such a case of serendipitous mobility towards …

This paper provides a preliminary overview of research on organized crime in Asia drawing
on selected papers from a symposium held at the National University of Singapore in June …