PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ENVORONMENTAL ISSUES OF SABON GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE; A Study of Muchia Disdtrict

Introduction

The environment provides mankind with general life support. Thus, all of man’s activities, be it economic, social or political, are carried out on the environment. It is in man’s quest to provide for his everyday needs that have spurred him to explore and exploit the environment thereby degrading the environment in the process. Thus, as man continue the degradation process, the environment in turn has its way of making sure that man does not go unharmed i.e., it places man under certain unfavorable circumstances. These circumstances usually come in the form of diseases, hunger and general hardship. Environmental degradation can contribute to social, economic and political instability, which can lead to untold hardship and security problems.

THE ACTIVITIES OF VIGILANTE GROUPS:A Study of Magume Community of Zaria Local Government Area

Introduction

In every society the world over, one of the cardinal functions of the state is to maintain law and order, and these are usually achieved through the myriad of security agencies and the legal system available. However, owing to the inability of the Nigerian state, and by extension Local Governments, to adequately perform these functions, inhabitants of urban centers nationwide have taken it upon themselves to provide such services.